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An array of original stories from around the world bring a new and
exciting twist to one of the most beloved figures in fiction:
witches. Witches! Whether you know them from Shakespeare or from
WICKED, there is no staple more beloved in folklore, fairy tale, or
fantasy than these magical beings. Witches are everywhere, and at
the heart of stories that resonate with many people around the
world. This dazzling, otherworldly collection gathers new stories
of witches from all walks of life. Whether they be maiden, mother,
crone, or other; funny, fierce, light and airy, or dark and
disturbing; witches are a vital part of some of the greatest
stories we have, and new ones start here! Bringing together
twenty-nine stories and poems from some of the greatest science
fiction and fantasy writers working today, including three tales
from a BIPOC-only open submission period, THE BOOK OF WITCHES
features Linda Addison, C.L. Clark, P Djeli Clark, Indrapramit Das,
Amal El Mohtar, Andrea Hairston, Millie Ho, Saad Hossain, Kathleen
Jennings, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Cassandra Khaw, Fonda Lee, Darcie
Little Badger, Ken Liu, Usman T. Malik, Maureen F. McHugh, Premee
Mohammed, Garth Nix, Tobi Ogundiran, Tochi Onyebuchi, Miyuki Jane
Pinckard, Kelly Robson, Angela Slatter, Andrea Stewart, Emily Teng,
Sheree Renée Thomas, Tade Thompson, and E. Lily Yu—and contains
illustrations from three-time Hugo award-nominated artist Alyssa
Winans throughout. This extraordinary anthology vividly breathes
life into one of the most captivating and feared magical
sorceresses and will become a treasured keepsake for fans of
fantasy, science fiction, and fairy tales everywhere.
Murder most fowl? In this sardonic and campy YA thriller, an
anxious, introverted nonbinary teen birder somehow finds themself
investigating a murder with their neighbor/fellow anime lover, all
while falling for a cute girl from their birding group...and trying
not to get killed next. Sixteen-year-old Bianca Torre is an
avid birder undergoing a gender identity crisis and grappling with
an ever-growing list of fears. Some, like Fear #6: Initiating
Conversation, keep them constrained, forcing them to watch birds
from the telescope in their bedroom. And, occasionally, their
neighbors. When their gaze wanders to one particular window across
the street, Bianca witnesses a creepy plague-masked murderer take
their neighbor’s life. Worse, the death is ruled a suicide,
forcing Bianca to make a choice—succumb to their long list of
fears (including #3 Murder and #55 Breaking into
a Dead Guy’s Apartment), or investigate what happened.Â
Bianca enlists the help of their friend Anderson Coleman, but the
two have more knowledge of anime than true crime. As Bianca and
Anderson dig deeper into the murder with a little help from
Bianca’s crush and fellow birding aficionado, Elaine Yee (#13
Beautiful People, #11 Parents Discovering They’re a Raging
Lesbian), the trio uncover a conspiracy much larger—and
weirder—than imagined. And when the killer catches wind of the
investigation, suddenly Bianca’s #1 fear of public speaking
doesn’t sound so bad compared to the threat of being silenced for
good. In this absurdist, darkly comical YA thriller that is a
deceptively deep exploration of anxiety and identity, perhaps the
real murder investigation is the friends we make along the
way.Â
Physical phenomena can be modeled at varying degrees of complexity
and at different scales. Multiscale modeling provides a framework,
based on fundamental principles, for constructing mathematical and
computational models of such phenomena, by examining the connection
between models at different scales. This book, by a leading
contributor to the field, is the first to provide a unified
treatment of the subject, covering, in a systematic way, the
general principles of multiscale models, algorithms and analysis.
After discussing the basic techniques and introducing the
fundamental physical models, the author focuses on the two most
typical applications of multiscale modeling: capturing macroscale
behavior and resolving local events. The treatment is complemented
by chapters that deal with more specific problems. Throughout, the
author strikes a balance between precision and accessibility,
providing sufficient detail to enable the reader to understand the
underlying principles without allowing technicalities to get in the
way.
The MRS Symposium Proceeding series is an internationally
recognised reference suitable for researchers and practitioners.
The Otherwoods is calling. And it won't be ignored. Some would call
River Rydell a 'chosen one': born with the ability to see monsters
and travel to a terrifying spirit world called The Otherwoods, they
have all the makings of a hero. But River just calls themself
unlucky. After all, it's not like anyone actually believes River
can see these things-or that anyone even believes monsters exist in
the first place. So the way River sees it, it's better to keep
their head down and ignore anything Otherwoods related. But The
Otherwoods won't be ignored any longer. When River's only friend
(and crush) Avery is kidnapped and dragged into The Otherwoods by
monsters, River has no choice but to confront the world they've
seen only in their nightmares-but reality turns out be more
horrifying than they could have ever imagined. With only their cat
for protection and a wayward teen spirit as their guide, River must
face the monsters of The Otherwoods and their own fears to save
Avery and become the hero they were (unfortunately) destined to be.
Justine Pucella Winans will have you cowering and cackling as you
follow River's reluctant hero's journey, perfect for fans of Doll
Bones, Ghost Squad, and Too Bright to See.
In 1932 a young Fonville Winans (1911--1992) left his home in
Fort Worth and set out on the waterways of south Louisiana
searching for adventure and fortune. This journal recounts, in his
own words, how the now-renowned photographer and his two friends --
first mate Bob Owen and second mate Don Horridge -- ventured onto
untamed Louisiana waters aboard a leaking, rudderless sailboat, the
Pintail.
Fonville was shooting footage for a movie that he felt certain
would make them rich and famous, telling the story of subtropical
south Louisiana's remote coastal landscapes and its curious people.
The project was ambitious and risky -- just the right combination
for three young Texans with hopes of stardom.
Developing his photographic skill, Fonville traveled during the
summers of 1932 and 1934 to swamps, barrier islands, and reefs,
from Grand Isle to New Orleans to the Atchafalaya, making friends
and taking pictures. The journal, in effect, layers Fonville's
unique voice over his now-iconic visual record of moving images and
stills.
Robert L. Winans selected more than one hundred photos to
accompany his father's diary entries, offering a fascinating inner
look at Fonville Winans's world.
Fonville Winans achieved fame with his crisp black-and- white
photographs of midcentury Louisiana life, capturing indelible
images of Depression-era Cajuns on Grand Isle, brides and
socialites around Baton Rouge, and an array of (sometimes
notorious) politicians and public figures. But many locals also
knew the renowned photographer as a passionate cook who spent
decades experimenting in the kitchen and perfecting dishes that
ranged from Louisiana creole classics to popular foods and
international cuisines, along with a healthy dose of cocktails for
entertaining. The Fonville Winans Cookbook features over 100
recipes created by the world-famous photographer, often accompanied
by his notes on his cooking trials as well as his comments on
successful dishes. After Fonville's death in 1992, his
daughter-in-law Melinda discovered journals full of original
recipes, many extensively annotated over the years with his remarks
on how to prepare dishes that would live up to his demanding
standards. This bon vivant's love of spicy, roux-based dishes is
evident in a dizzying array of recipes for Cajun gumbos, bisques,
rice dishes, and other Louisiana staples. The state's celebrated
seafood features in the recipes as well, with crabs and crawfish as
central ingredients of many dishes, including his iconic Pintail
Crab Stew, named for the boat in which he explored the coasts of
Grand Isle in the 1930s. Fonville also investigated food trends
popular in the 1950s and 1960s, developing his own recipes for
unusual dishes such as Jook, Azafrán Rice, and Coquina Stew. His
appreciation for Mexican food resulted in recipes for margaritas,
mole, and, of course, hot tamales, which he made by hand. Along
with a biography of Fonville culled from the memories of family
members and friends, The Fonville Winans Cookbook presents dozens
of his photographs, including many images never before published.
It offers a new perspective on a man celebrated for capturing the
spirit of Louisiana, pairing beautiful photography with
easy-to-prepare, satisfying recipes steeped in the state's culture
and cuisine.
This is a textbook for advanced undergraduate students and
beginning graduate students in applied mathematics. It presents the
basic mathematical foundations of stochastic analysis (probability
theory and stochastic processes) as well as some important
practical tools and applications (e.g., the connection with
differential equations, numerical methods, path integrals, random
fields, statistical physics, chemical kinetics, and rare events).
The book strikes a nice balance between mathematical formalism and
intuitive arguments, a style that is most suited for applied
mathematicians. Readers can learn both the rigorous treatment of
stochastic analysis as well as practical applications in modeling
and simulation. Numerous exercises nicely supplement the main
exposition.
An array of original stories from around the world bring a new and
exciting twist to one of the most beloved figures in fiction:
witches. Witches! Whether you know them from Shakespeare or from
WICKED, there is no staple more beloved in folklore, fairy tale, or
fantasy than these magical beings. Witches are everywhere, and at
the heart of stories that resonate with many people around the
world. This dazzling, otherworldly collection gathers new stories
of witches from all walks of life. Whether they be maiden, mother,
crone, or other; funny, fierce, light and airy, or dark and
disturbing; witches are a vital part of some of the greatest
stories we have, and new ones start here! Bringing together
twenty-nine stories and poems from some of the greatest science
fiction and fantasy writers working today, including three tales
from a BIPOC-only open submission period, THE BOOK OF WITCHES
features Linda Addison, C.L. Clark, P Djeli Clark, Indrapramit Das,
Amal El Mohtar, Andrea Hairston, Millie Ho, Saad Hossain, Kathleen
Jennings, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Cassandra Khaw, Fonda Lee, Darcie
Little Badger, Ken Liu, Usman T. Malik, Maureen F. McHugh, Premee
Mohammed, Garth Nix, Tobi Ogundiran, Tochi Onyebuchi, Miyuki Jane
Pinckard, Kelly Robson, Angela Slatter, Andrea Stewart, Emily Teng,
Sheree Renée Thomas, Tade Thompson, and E. Lily Yu—and contains
illustrations from three-time Hugo award-nominated artist Alyssa
Winans throughout. This extraordinary anthology vividly breathes
life into one of the most captivating and feared magical
sorceresses and will become a treasured keepsake for fans of
fantasy, science fiction, and fairy tales everywhere.
The book systematically introduces the basic contents of data
science, including data preprocessing and basic methods of data
analysis, handling special problems (e.g. text analysis), deep
learning, and distributed systems.In addition to systematically
introducing the basic content of data science from a theoretical
point of view, the book also provides a large number of data
analysis practice cases.
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