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Adelina Amouteru's heart is set on revenge. Now known and feared as
the White Wolf, she and her sister flee Kenettra to find other
Young Elites in the hopes of building her own army. Her goal: to
strike down the Inquisition Axis, the white-cloaked soldiers who
nearly killed her. But Adelina is no heroine. Teren Santoro, leader
of the Inquisition, wants her dead. And her former friends at the
Dagger Society want to stop her thirst for vengeance. Adelina
struggles to cling to the good within her. But how can someone be
good, when her very existence depends on darkness?
I am tired of being used, hurt, and cast aside. Adelina Amouteru is
a survivor of the blood fever. A decade ago, the deadly illness
swept through her nation. Most of the infected perished, while many
of the children who survived were left with strange markings.
Adelina's black hair turned silver, her lashes went pale, and now
she has only a jagged scar where her left eye once was. Her cruel
father believes she is a malfetto, an abomination, ruining their
family's good name and standing in the way of their fortune. But
some of the fever's survivors are rumored to possess more than just
scars-they are believed to have mysterious and powerful gifts, and
though their identities remain secret, they have come to be called
the Young Elites. Teren Santoro works for the king. As Leader of
the Inquisition Axis, it is his job to seek out the Young Elites,
to destroy them before they destroy the nation. He believes the
Young Elites to be dangerous and vengeful, but it's Teren who may
possess the darkest secret of all. Enzo Valenciano is a member of
the Dagger Society. This secret sect of Young Elites seeks out
others like them before the Inquisition Axis can. But when the
Daggers find Adelina, they discover someone with powers like
they've never seen. Adelina wants to believe Enzo is on her side,
and that Teren is the true enemy. But the lives of these three will
collide in unexpected ways, as each fights a very different and
personal battle. But of one thing they are all certain: Adelina has
abilities that shouldn't belong in this world. A vengeful blackness
in her heart. And a desire to destroy all who dare to cross her. It
is my turn to use. My turn to hurt.
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Incredible Golf
Clive Gifford; Illustrated by Lu Andrade
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Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be
amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the
world of golf. With over 80 million fans worldwide, golf is a
fast-growing sport among grown-ups AND kids! Did you know that . .
. You can only compete in the annual Kris Kringle Open in the USA
if you’re dressed as Santa Claus. In Japan, a player who makes a
hole-in-one is expected to host a party and buy gifts for their
competitors! Golf has been around for centuries. In 1457 it was
banned in Scotland by King James II because it was distracting
people from practising archery. Wherever YOU are on your golf
journey, you’ll love these fascinating stories, introducing
golf's greatest heroes, inspiring episodes and the silliest, most
surprising moments from this incredible sport. Packed with facts
and stats, player profiles, a players guide, glossary and quiz.
Written by the king of sports writing, and golfing enthusiast,
Clive Gifford – with illustrations from talented Ecuadorian
illustrator Lu Andrade, a contributor to the Goodnight Stories For
Rebel Girls series. Also in the series: Incredible Cricket
Incredible Football Incredible Rugby
Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be
amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the
world of football. Meet the dog that saved Manchester United!
Discover the match that was played in space . . . . . . and the
game that was abandoned when the ref sent off ALL the players! Find
over 60 extraordinary football stories in this fun-filled book,
packed with facts, stats and match-day excitement. Meet the most
inspiring players from the men’s, women’s and para games.
Discover the world’s best – and worst – teams, hilarious
moments, mind-blowing skills, bizarre rules, funny mascots, and the
amazing lengths fans will go in support of their team. Includes a
player’s guide, quizzes and a glossary! Also in the series:
Incredible Cricket Incredible Rugby – coming soon Incredible Golf
– coming soon
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Incredible Rugby (Paperback)
Clive Gifford; Illustrated by Lu Andrade
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Whether you’re a diehard fan or new to the sport, prepare to be
amazed by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats from the
world of rugby. The book’s content spans the globe and includes
unforgettable events and players from the men’s, women’s and
para games, past and present. Discover inspiring pioneers, iconic
players, historic moments, and some of the silliest, weirdest, most
mind-boggling moments. Also in the series: Incredible Cricket
Stories Incredible Football Stories Incredible Rugby Stories
An irresistible story about finding the bright spark of braveness
inside from the creators of One Camel Called Doug, and the author
of award-winning The Littlest Yak. Mavis is not like her
adventurous friend Marge. Mavis is a chicken who finds EVERYTHING
scary (night-time and daytime and anything hairy!). So when
the slumbering peace of their cosy barn is disturbed by someone
trying to steal their friend Sandra the sheep, will Mavis be able
to find her bright spark of braveness and save Sandra? This
adorably warm-hearted story is brimful of humour, reassurance –
and two exceedingly courageous chickens! Also by Lu Fraser &
Sarah Warburton: One Camel Called Doug Also by Lu Fraser,
illustrated by Kate Hindley: The Littlest Yak The Littlest Yak: The
New Arrival  Â
Through careful classification of the opportunities and challenges
facing current financial regulatory bodies, the Research Handbook
on Financial Accounting inspects the financial implications of our
ever-changing modern economic and environmental climate. This
Research Handbook covers a broad selection of topics ranging from
globalization to sustainable accounting, providing highly relevant
contemporary insights into important subject areas such as ESG
reporting and crypto-assets accounting. Offering detailed
illustrations of the benefits and costs of adopting international
accounting standards, it explores significant current issues within
the field of financial accounting, painting a fully up-to-date
picture of the most recent accountancy trends. It details the
intricacies of company and stakeholder interactions, and presents a
growing need for changing accounting standards as businesses expand
internationally. Academics of such disciplines as finance,
accountancy, economics and business administration will find this
book to be of huge benefit. Due to its professional applicability,
this Research Handbook will additionally be ideal for those working
in the fields of accountancy, auditing and financial analysis.
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Stars and Smoke
Marie Lu
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The adorable new story starring Gertie, The Littlest Yak! In this
brand new adventure from award-winning duo Lu Fraser and Kate
Hindley, Gertie the Littlest Yak and her family are moving
mountains to pastures new. And for Gertie, that means SQUEEZING all
her belongings onto her sledge. But when someone special gets left
behind, will Gertie come to see that home is about so much more
than the things that you pack? A gorgeous and heart-melting story
about what REALLY makes a home. Also by Lu Fraser & Kate
Hindley: ​The Littlest Yak WINNER of Oscar's Book Prize 2021
WINNER of the Sainsburys Book Award 2021 The Littlest Yak: The New
Arrival By Lu Fraser, illustrated by Sarah Warburton: One Camel
Called Doug Mavis the Bravest Â
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About Last Night (DVD)
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Steve Pink directs this romantic comedy, based on David Marmet's
play 'Sexual Perversity in Chicago', starring Kevin Hart, Michael
Ealy, Regina Hall and Joy Bryant. Bernie Jackson (Hart) and his
friend Danny Martin (Ealy) consider themselves successful
womanisers. However, when they become involved with two roommates,
Joan Derrickson (Hall) and Debbie Sullivan (Bryant), Bernie and
Danny find that life becomes a lot more complicated. The two
couples go through numerous ups and downs, with the difficulties
and successes of each relationship having a knock-on effect on the
other. Can romance and friendship survive such close proximity?
*A brand-new book from bestselling author of the Legend series,
Marie Lu!* The most famous person in the world is going undercover
. . . Global phenomenon Winter Young is the pop star of a
generation. With sell-out tours and smash-hit records, everyone
wants him, or wants to be him. That's why a top-secret government
organisation think he'll make the perfect spy. His target is
infamous business tycoon, and all-round bad guy, Eli Morrison.
Because Morrison's daughter has just one birthday wish: a private
concert with Winter Young. Winter must use his stardom to crack his
target's inner circle and bring Morrison down. With him will be
expert spy, and expert bad-ass, Sydney Cossette - and she's
convinced Winter doesn't have what it takes. But as the stakes get
higher and the tension ramps up, Sydney and Winter might find their
best chance is each other . . . Love, fame, and double-crossing
infiltrate this thrilling book from the internationally bestselling
author of the Legend series, Marie Lu.
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*A brand-new book from bestselling author of the Legend series,
Marie Lu!* 'A propulsive and thrilling joyride from start to finish
. . . . I haven't smiled through a mystery like this since Knives
Out.' Adam Silvera, author of They Both Die at the End 'Sexy,
funny, action-packed, full of killer characters ready to break your
heart and look good doing it.' Leigh Bardugo, bestselling author of
Six of Crows
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The most famous person in the world is going undercover . . .
Global phenomenon Winter Young is the pop star of a generation.
With sell-out tours and smash-hit records, everyone wants him, or
wants to be him. That's why a top-secret government organisation
think he'll make the perfect spy. His target is infamous business
tycoon, and all-round bad guy, Eli Morrison. Because Morrison's
daughter has just one birthday wish: a private concert with Winter
Young. Winter must use his stardom to crack his target's inner
circle and bring Morrison down. With him will be expert spy, and
expert bad-ass, Sydney Cossette - and she's convinced Winter
doesn't have what it takes. But as the stakes get higher and the
tension ramps up, Sydney and Winter might find their best chance is
each other . . . Love, fame, and double-crossing infiltrate this
thrilling book from the internationally bestselling author of the
Legend series, Marie Lu.
Whether you’re already a fan or are new to the sport, prepare to
be BOWLED OVER by this fun-filled book of stories, facts and stats
from the world of cricket. 60 extraordinary stories span the globe
and include unforgettable events and players from the men’s,
women’s and para games, past and present. Meet Brian Lara, who
made a mind-blowing 501 not out in an innings. Meet Sajjida Shah,
who played for her country aged just 12. Find out about the match
that was played inside a volcano . . . and another that was played
on top of Africa’s highest mountain. Meet the Indian cricketer
who cut her hair to disguise herself so she could play in boy's
teams. Meet the player who owns the world's most expensive bat
(worth a whopping ÂŁ100,000) and who started adult life as a
railway ticket collector . . . Meet the biggest stars of today’s
game alongside the pioneers, emerging talents and cricketing
legends. You’ll also find facts, stats, bios, test your knowledge
quizzes and a simple players guide. Look out for Incredible
Football Stories, coming soon.
Offering critical insights to the state-of-the-art in Building
Information Modeling (BIM) research and development, this book
outlines the prospects and challenges for the field in this era of
digital revolution. Analysing the contributions of BIM across the
construction industry, it provides a comprehensive survey of global
BIM practices. Accessible and thorough, the chapters explore the
theory behind and facilitators of BIM, covering knowledge
management around BIM, the development of ontologies and language
in the area, holistic implementations, and BIM ecosystems. The book
further discusses the technological developments of BIM, including
scan-to-BIM, 3D digital reconstruction and AI and robotics
techniques. Critical analysis of BIM-enabled construction and
engineering management innovations are also examined, highlighting
prospects and challenges in the area. This will be a critical read
for engineering, construction management and architecture students
looking for a comprehensive study of BIM. It will also be
beneficial to practitioners working in the Architecture,
Engineering, Construction, Owner & Operation (AECOO) industry
wanting a better understanding of the benefits and future
developments of BIM.
A warmly reassuring rhyming story (with a fun counting element!)
about how it's ok to need a little alone time, from the author of
the award-winning The Littlest Yak. Doug the camel is all alone and
sometimes he wonders whether one is enough (it makes playing hide
and seek terribly tough...). So when at first one, then two, then
three, then four more camels turn up (followed by a whole camel
herd), Doug delights in the possibilities all these new friends
bring. But when Doug is 'all camelled out' from all the excitement
and it's time to count down to bedtime, he takes just as much
pleasure from the peace of being alone once again. Lu Fraser's
warm, funny text is a delight to read out loud and is brilliantly
illustrated by Sarah Warburton in the first book from this exciting
new picture book partnership. By Lu Fraser & Kate Hindley: The
Littlest Yak
Perfect for fans of Simon Philip and Pip Jones, The Littlest Yak is
joyous, rhyming caper that reminds us to celebrate our own unique
talents! On the tip of the top of a mountain all snowy, where the
ice-swirling, toe-curling blizzards were blowy, in a herd full of
huddling yaks, big and small, lived Gertie . . .the littlest yak of
them all. Gertie is the littlest yak in her whole herd, and she's
feeling stuck in her smallness - she wants to grow UP and have
bigness and tallness! But when it turns out that there are some
things that only Gertie can do, might she come to see that she's
perfect, just the way she is? A rollicking, heartwarming and
reassuring story from debut author, Lu Fraser and much-loved
illustrator, Kate Hindley.
This new two-volume addresses a number of state-of-the-art
developments and unsolved open issues in the field of computational
intelligence. Volume 1 focuses on data science and artificial
intelligence. It highlights the use of predictive analytics of data
from various application domains to find timely solutions to
various problems. The book focuses on the research developments,
limitations, and management of real-time problems using
computational intelligence by identifying applicable approaches in
order to enhance, automate, and develop effective solutions. The
volume introduces empirical research, prospects of theoretical
research, and applications in data science and artificial
intelligence. The chapters present diverse application of computer
intelligence and machine learning in security, healthcare and
medicine, agriculture, traffic science/smart cities, and language
and text conversion. Volume 2 demonstrates empirical, theoretical,
and application perspectives on smart technologies, computational
intelligence in network technologies, and computational
intelligence in software engineering, identifying the advantages
and limitations of each. The chapters on smart technologies address
their application in such areas as communication services,
healthcare and assistive technology, urban waste management,
vehicle pollution and accident detection, and more. The
technologies encompass the use of machine learning, blockchain, fog
computing, satellite communication technology, ant colony
optimization algorithms, etc. Together, these two volumes offer new
research on presented by young and dynamic researchers and experts
from industry and academia, sharing a plethora of new and emerging
technologies that support their effective operations in
computational intelligence in information systems. These
peer-review chapters were selected from the International
Conference on Computational Intelligence in Analytics and
Information Systems’ (CIAIS- 2021), held in April 2021 at Manav
Rachna University, India.
This irresistible follow-up to the bestselling, award-winning The
Littlest Yak celebrates new siblings and the way that a heart can
grow to fit even more love inside! Gertie the yak is back! And
she's going to be a big sister! Gertie wants the new baby to feel
right at home, so she paints a welcome sign, knits a bib and plans
to share all her favourite things. But when Gertie realises she
might have to share Mummy too, she starts to have a bit of a
wobble... This adorable and touching new adventure for the littlest
yak reassures with warmth and humour as Gertie learns that, with
the new arrival, she's loved a whole heartful more! Also by Lu
Fraser & Kate Hindley: The Littlest Yak WINNER of Oscar's Book
Prize 2021 WINNER of the Sainsburys Book Award 2021 By Lu Fraser,
illustrated by Sarah Warburton: One Camel Called Doug
An excellent guide for understanding the trends, challenges and
opportunities facing China through globalization, this Handbook
answers the pertinent questions regarding the globalization process
and China's influence on the world. With contributions from leading
experts and international researchers, each chapter covers key
topics regarding China's participation in globalization, including:
China's new role in global economic governance; outward direct
investment; China's soft power and the implications for foreign
relations; global migration, diaspora and talent. An enriching
range of case studies and extensive empirical research are used to
explore the successes and failures of globalization in China, and
to discuss the dilemmas facing decision makers in today's
globalized world. A major contribution to the field, this Handbook
offers valuable insights to China's often misunderstood
globalization process. An essential reference for academics and
researchers looking for a go-to empirical resource, this Handbook
provides scholars of economics, politics and East Asian studies
with an exemplary selection of contemporary research on China and
globalization. Contributors: G. Arboit, L. Baker, J. Chaisse, G.
Chance, Y. Chu, T.W. Cline, E. de Diego, T. Fang, Y. Feng, B. Gao,
Z. Gao, Y. He, M.-h. Huang, W. Jiang, H. Karoui, D.L.-H. Ke, W. Li,
B. Liang, G.Y. Liang, L. Lo, J. Lu, L. Miao, J.O. Moeller, M.
Pinho, F. Qin, G. Quinlivan, S. Shih, R. Singh, Y. Tan, F. Wang, H.
Wang, L. Yan, H. Zhao, W. Zhao, Z. Zhu, D. Zweig
The past two decades have witnessed a rapid increase of
cross-border marriage migration between Southeast- and East Asia.
The majority of these marriages are between are men of wealthier
countries/regions and women from economically less developed ones.
The phenomena of -brides from Asia in Japan, -Chosonjok brides and
-mixed marriages in South Korea and -foreign and mainland brides in
Taiwan, all attract huge media attention, cause public panic, and
challenge these societies whose population and immigration policies
are based on mono-ethnic principles. Despite huge scholarly
interest, we know very little about who these women are and why
they marry and migrate. This book provides an overview of the
demographic patterns of, and social issues related to cross-border
marriages in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan Hong Kong, Thailand and
Vietnam in the past two decade,s with contributions from scholars
in the fields of demography, sociology, anthropology and social
work. With its diversified methodologies and approaches, this
volume will interest scholars and students of migration and gender
studies. It also informs policy-makers and concerned civil society
groups and practitioners.
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Skyhunter (Paperback)
Marie Lu
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