A nonbinary middle schooler saves a dog from bullies and is offered the chance to become the Dog Knight, protector of a magical pact between humans and dogs, in the first book of this humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel series from Jeremy Whitely, author of Princeless, and Bre Indigo, illustrator of Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy: A Graphic Novel.Frankie knows who they are. They're a drummer, they're nonbinary, and they're... the Dog Knight? One day Frankie is a relatively normal middle schooler, with relatively normal challenges, like finding the perfect outfit to wear during their drum solo during the upcoming band concert. The next, they save a friendly golden retriever from bullies and suddenly find themselves in a giant magical doghouse, with a funny looking helmet, talking to a group of dog superheroes called the Pawtheon about a job offer. If Frankie can prove that they possess the six dog virtues of loyalty, kindness, honesty, justice, stubbornness, and smell, they will be named the Dog Knight and be given the power to fight alongside the Pawtheon and save the world from the forces of chaos. Maybe there is more to Frankie than they thought?
Frankie knows who they are. They’re a drummer, they’re nonbinary, and they’re . . . the Dog Knight? One day Frankie is a relatively normal middle schooler, with relatively normal challenges, like finding the perfect outfit to wear during their upcoming drum solo. Then, they save a friendly golden retriever from bullies and wake up in a giant magical doghouse, with a funny looking helmet, talking to a group of dog superheroes called the Pawtheon. If Frankie can prove that they possess the six dog virtues of loyalty, kindness, honesty, justice, stubbornness, and smell, they will be named the Dog Knight and be given the power to fight the forces of chaos. Maybe there is more to Frankie than they thought?
""An Introduction to the Foundations and Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics"" by Howard Whitley Eves is a comprehensive guide to the basic principles and concepts of mathematics. The book covers a wide range of topics, including number theory, algebra, geometry, calculus, and logic. It is designed to provide a solid foundation for students who are just starting to study mathematics, as well as for those who want to deepen their understanding of the subject.The book begins with an introduction to the history of mathematics, tracing the development of mathematical ideas from ancient times to the present day. It then moves on to cover the basic concepts of number theory, including prime numbers, divisibility, and modular arithmetic. The book also covers algebraic concepts such as polynomials, equations, and functions, as well as the geometry of lines, angles, and circles.The second half of the book focuses on calculus, including limits, derivatives, and integrals. The book also covers the basics of logic and set theory, as well as the foundations of geometry and topology. Throughout the book, Eves emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying concepts and principles of mathematics, rather than just memorizing formulas and procedures.Overall, ""An Introduction to the Foundations and Fundamental Concepts of Mathematics"" is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to develop a strong foundation in mathematics. It is written in a clear and accessible style, with numerous examples and exercises to help readers master the material. Whether you are a student, a teacher, or just someone who wants to deepen your understanding of mathematics, this book is an excellent choice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
An Elder of the Universe wants to fight Earth's strongest hero - but will Thor and Hulk ever agree on who that is? Of course not They'll have to run a gauntlet of impossible challenges to prove their worth...but what's really waiting for them at the finish line? COLLECTING: THOR VS. HULK: CHAMPIONS OF THE UNIVERSE 1-6
This is it The Red Room wants Nadia back, and they'll pull out all the stops to get her. The clock is ticking and both Nadia and her friend Ying's lives are in the balance. That means the geniuses of G.I.R.L. are up against their fi rst real science challenge Can they outsmart the Red Room, or will Nadia be forced back to the bunker? Whatever happens, Nadia's fate will be forever altered - but can the original Wasp, Janet Van Dyne, help her fi nd a way forward? When they get together, few can resist their sting Plus, in a classic tale, Janet Van Dyne meets Hank Pym, and a heroic legacy is born - as Ant-Man and the Wasp battle the Creature from Kosmos COLLECTING: THE UNSTOPPABLE WASP 5-8, TALES TO ASTONISH 44
Back by popular demand, it's Nadia Van Dyne - the Unstoppable Wasp And her team of girl scientists is along for the ride too With the backing of Janet Van Dyne, the original Wasp, there's no problem the Agents of G.I.R.L. can't solve But they're not the only acronym-toting science organization out there - and when A.I.M. strikes, Nadia and the ladies of Genius In action Research Labs answer the call But who is A.I.M.'s new super-powered lieutenant? How does this new foe know Nadia? And what does A.I.M.'s plan have to do with Nadia's father, Hank Pym? Plus, a girls' night out for Nadia and Jan Tensions run high as G.I.R.L. prepares for their big science expo debut And Nadia meets her match in the form of a returning fan-favorite female fighter COLLECTING: THE UNSTOPPABLE WASP 1-6
The buzzworthy adventures of the Unstoppable Wasp continue The agents of G.I.R.L. rally around Nadia Van Dyne as she recovers from a personal crisis that put the whole lab at risk. But after a fateful A.I.M. attack, one of Nadia's lab mates is undergoing some mysterious changes...and Nadia finds herself flying into battle once more. What newfound danger will the Wasp and her loyal allies have to face this time? Is Nadia ready to return to action? And for crying out loud, will things ever get back to normal for the girls at Genius In action Research Labs? COLLECTING: THE UNSTOPPABLE WASP (2018) 6-10
Nadia spent the entire first half of her life a captive of the Red Room, but now this teenage super scientist is spreading her wings Hank Pym's daughter has a lot of time to make up for, and she's determined to change the world. With Jarvis at her side, she's on a mission to bring together the brightest girl geniuses of the Marvel Universe - starting with Lunella Lafayette, the miraculous Moon Girl But Nadia didn't count on evil scientists, man-eating giant rats or Devil Dinosaur -or the lethal lady wrestlers known as the Grapplers And even as Nadia's recruiting drive continues, the Red Room is on her trail - and they'll pull out all the stops to get her back Can the geniuses of G.I.R.L. find a way to save Nadia from being dragged back to the bunker? Whatever happens, Nadia's fate will be forever altered - but can the original Wasp, Janet Van Dyne, help her find a way forward? When they get together, few can resist their sting
I sometimes react to making a mistake as if I have betrayed myself. My fear of making a mistake seems to be based on the hidden assumption that I am potentially perfect and that if I can just be very careful I will not fall from heaven. But a 'mistake' is a declaration of the way I am, a jolt to the way I intend, a reminder I am not dealing with the facts. When I have listened to my mistakes I have grown. -Hugh Prather
The ideal bank or treasury department has a maximum return from effective balance sheet planning through the management of assets and liabilities. Due to the scale of treasury operations and stricter internal and external controls, this management has become increasingly complex. This comprehensive text will therefore serve to guide the financial aspects of asset/liability management such as requirement for capital adequacy through to discussion of duration and gap management. The text is aimed at those involved in plotting long term strategy for major institutions and will provide an invaluable reference source for Chairman, Chief Executives and those involved in portfolio management and the implementation of management information systems. Contributions are from major institutions involved in ALCO work and include; Price Waterhouse, Abbey National, Bank of England, Chase Manhattan, First Chicago and Smith New Court.
After being convinced to attend her high school reunion on the high seas, Jensen Webster finds herself drowning in unwanted attention when all she is longing for is to be reunited with her beloved Cam; who is on the other side of the world. She also learns of another past life filled with adventure, but one she never imagined she would have lived. Will she be able to balance her commitment to her best friend to relax and enjoy the reunion cruise while fighting off her past's temptations and her past life's danger?
Nearly a year after her archaeological work in Pompeii, Italy, Jensen Webster has grown bored of her less exciting life in New York. In need of a relaxing vacation, she finally caves to her friend Cam's persistent requests to visit him in South America. She soon learns that her fears of the jungle will be just one obstacle she will have to overcome when a stranger she crosses paths with has a more sinister plan for her.
Jensen Webster just got her PhD in Archaeology and is ready to take on working on her dream excavation in Pompeii, Italy. When an unfortunate accident postpones her trip by three years, she realizes that she's not only an expert in ancient cultures, but she also possesses an extraordinary ability to experience her past life through the artifacts she touches. Forced to re-evaluate everything she believes; her trip becomes more complicated after an old flame resurfaces and a new spark is ignited with someone that she feels is far beyond her reach. Does she venture down a familiar path or take a risk with someone that will show her a side of life she has never experienced?
In the second edition of The Idea of Nature in Disney Animation, David Whitley updates his 2008 book to reflect recent developments in Disney and Disney-Pixar animation such as the apocalyptic tale of earth's failed ecosystem, WALL-E. As Whitley has shown, and Disney's newest films continue to demonstrate, the messages animated films convey about the natural world are of crucial importance to their child viewers. Beginning with Snow White, Whitley examines a wide range of Disney's feature animations, in which images of wild nature are central to the narrative. He challenges the notion that the sentimentality of the Disney aesthetic, an oft-criticized aspect of such films as Bambi, The Jungle Book, Pocahontas, Beauty and the Beast, and Finding Nemo, necessarily prevents audiences from developing a critical awareness of contested environmental issues. On the contrary, even as the films communicate the central ideologies of the times in which they were produced, they also express the ambiguities and tensions that underlie these dominant values. In distinguishing among the effects produced by each film and revealing the diverse ways in which images of nature are mediated, Whitley urges us towards a more complex interpretation of the classic Disney canon and makes an important contribution to our understanding of the role popular art plays in shaping the emotions and ideas that are central to contemporary experience.
In the second edition of The Idea of Nature in Disney Animation, David Whitley updates his 2008 book to reflect recent developments in Disney and Disney-Pixar animation such as the apocalyptic tale of earth's failed ecosystem, WALL-E. As Whitley has shown, and Disney's newest films continue to demonstrate, the messages animated films convey about the natural world are of crucial importance to their child viewers. Beginning with Snow White, Whitley examines a wide range of Disney's feature animations, in which images of wild nature are central to the narrative. He challenges the notion that the sentimentality of the Disney aesthetic, an oft-criticized aspect of such films as Bambi, The Jungle Book, Pocahontas, Beauty and the Beast, and Finding Nemo, necessarily prevents audiences from developing a critical awareness of contested environmental issues. On the contrary, even as the films communicate the central ideologies of the times in which they were produced, they also express the ambiguities and tensions that underlie these dominant values. In distinguishing among the effects produced by each film and revealing the diverse ways in which images of nature are mediated, Whitley urges us towards a more complex interpretation of the classic Disney canon and makes an important contribution to our understanding of the role popular art plays in shaping the emotions and ideas that are central to contemporary experience.
