Born on the serene island of Jersey, Irene Camus Smith\'s life took an unexpected turn as the shadows of war descended upon her homeland. The Channel Islands, Britain\'s oldest possessions, faced the threat of Hitler\'s invasion during World War II. When the islands were demilitarized and left defenceless, German forces swiftly occupied them for five arduous years, marking Hitler\'s triumph of setting

This book draws on author\'s wealth of knowledge working on numerous projects across many countries. It provides a clear overview of the development of the SDI concept and SDI worldwide implementation and brings a logical chronological approach to the linkage of GIS technology with SDI enabling data. The theory and practice approach help understand that SDI development and implementation is very much

A sneak peek at the future of the internet, from one of the web\'s most prescient voices In The Future Internet: How the Metaverse, Web3, and NFTs Will Transform Business & Society, acclaimed futurist, author, and digital strategist Bernard Marr delivers a compelling and engaging discussion of the technologies driving the impending--and ongoing--transformation of the internet, including blockchain,

A graphic novel memoir recounting one parent\'s unique and wrenching journey caring for a child with a terminal diagnosis When Rick and Emily\'s infant son Ronan is diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, an incurable neurological disorder, they are faced with the practical and emotional hurdles of parenting and loving their son--despite the shadow of inevitable loss. Rick Louis narrates this original graphic memoir,

The beloved yuri/Girls\' Love webtoon from Lezhin that became a global favorite! Don\'t miss this beautiful, full-color paperback in English for Mature audiences. Mel, a renowned heart surgeon, is well-known for being a stoic loner. She views her erotic flings with other women as a tool for pleasure rather than a show of affection. Then she meets Lynn, a beautiful and spirited cardiac patient who needs

Children can set off on an incredible adventure through the Universe and discover planets, stars, space travel, astronauts and much, much more. Quirky cartoon characters communicate extra fun facts, and a practical activity on every spread encourages reader participation. Also included is a wall poster of our Solar System, plus a useful

Laurie Cabot, the Official Witch of Salem, Massachusetts, opens up her Book of Shadows, the Witch\'s tome of spells, recipes, and secrets, to share them with the world. Here you will find everything from the essentials of how to create and cast your own spells to detailed recipes and rituals from Laurie\'s years of experience as a high priestess and

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This innovative textbook by two leading experts in Biblical Hebrew combines the best of traditional grammars, new insights into Hebrew linguistics, and a creative pedagogical approach. The material has been field tested and refined for more than a decade by the authors, who are actively engaged in Biblical Hebrew discussions and research.The book includes fifty brief grammar lessons with accompanying

Dr. Judith Orloff offers 365 days of self-care meditations, reflections, and journaling suggestions as daily inoculations against stress and overwhelmEmpaths have so much to offer as healers, creatives, friends, lovers, and innovators at work. Yet highly sensitive and empathic people often give too much at the expense of their own well-being--and end up absorbing the stress of others. \"To stay healthy

Draw 50 Buildings and Other Structures teaches aspiring artists how to draw with ease by following simple, step-by-step instructions. Celebrated author Lee J. Ames shows readers how to draw famous structures from all over the world, as well as an igloo, a barn and silo, a windmill, and even a teepee. Ames\'s illustration style and renowned drawing method has made him a leader in the step-by-step drawing

The original mindfulness book, in a landmark new translation by the award-winning translator of the I Ching and The Art of War A Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition, with flaps and deckle-edged paper The most translated book in the world after the Bible, the Tao Te Ching, or \"Book of the Tao,\" is a guide to cultivating a life of peace, serenity, and compassion. Through aphorisms and parable, it leads

This book presents cutting-edge qualitative case-study research across a range of educational contexts, as well as theory-oriented chapters by distinguished multilingual education scholars, which take stock of the field of translanguaging in relation to the education of multilingual individuals in today\'s globalized

Explore Paris with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city\'s trendiest places, and get tips on shopping, what to do on a limited budget and ideas for travel with kids. Let Marco Polo show you all this wonderful city has to

Ivy Benson was born to be a musician. A good pianist by the age of ten, she was influenced by the music of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, and other jazz legends to become a professional instrumentalist--and at age fifteen, having taught herself to play the clarinet and saxophone, Benson joined an all-girl band in Yorkshire, England. Sax Appeal chronicles Benson\'s life--beginning with her childhood of

Through the years, The Avengers have always found a way to reach victory - no matter the odds, no matter the sacrifi ce. But now, Earth\'s Mightiest Heroes face a different kind of menace. A menace so great, ithas made allies out of sworn enemies. This seemingly unconquerable enemy is... the future! Seven time-lost Avengers - plucked from the past, present, and future - must protect their longtime

Lizzie refuses to speak. She doesn\'t want to talk to Rory or Jake, her new stepbrothers. Or to Sam, their dad. Or even to her mum. She\'s completely fed up with having to join a new family, and nothing can convince her to speak to them. Not football, not pizza, not a new bedroom. That is, until she meets Great-Gran - a member of the new family who is even more stubborn than she is . .

In this picture book celebrating Chinese New Year, animals from the Chinese zodiac help a little girl deliver a gift to her grandmother. Ruby has a special card to give to her grandmother for Chinese New Year. But who will help her get to grandmother\'s house to deliver it? Will it be clever Rat, strong Ox, or cautious Rabbit? Ruby meets each of the twelve zodiac animals on her journey. This picture

A 2005 Evangelical Christian Publishing Association Gold Medallion finalist. How can we make our lives matter? John Adams and Thomas Jefferson lived in serious times. And, because they chose to live serious lives, they turned the course of history. As the modern era transitions into postmodern turbulence, we, too, find ourselves in serious times. How can we make a difference in the world around us?