A derelict alien ship appears near earth. A shuttle discovers the wreck and the captain must decide. The fate of earth is in the balance. The alien captain, injured and unaware, just wants to go home. Can they find a way across the light years? Earth is barely in space, the aliens have been there for centuries. Will they collide or can they compromise? Join the adventure as they discover their similarities and navigate their differences. Can earth survive, can the aliens survive, each other?
Panther rescued the miners from Edahni, now they are on Mars in the sol system, one hundred twenty light years away. The alien colony discovers riches in the northern mountains and settle in, claiming the planet for their own. But earth claims Mars is thiers and moves to enforce and evict. With Panther still in the core worlds who will defend the colony? Will Panther and Giraffe make it back from the core worlds in time?When a Cyrillium destroyer appears through the gateway who will defend earth, and Mars? Major differences will divide the humans on earth while others will unite. Who will prevail? Join the continuing adventure of Panther and Giraffe in Mars Declares
Bryan Biggins wakes up to find that his life has become a video game in this funny, honest coming-of-age novel from the author of Ms. Bixby's Last Day, Sidekicked, and Minion. Meet Bryan Biggins. Most of the time he's a freckle-faced boy, small for his age, who attends a school known for its unwritten uniform of North Face jackets and Hollister jeans. The rest of the time he is Kieran Nightstalker, the level-fifty dark-elf hero of his favorite video game, Sovereign of Darkness. Until one day Bryan wakes up to find out his life has become a video game. Sort of. Except instead of fighting dragons or blasting bad guys, he's still doing geometry and getting picked last for dodgeball. It's still middle school. Only now there's much more at stake. Stealing the Twinkie from underneath the noses of those dieting teachers isn't enough to earn him another life. And battling the creature that escaped from the science lab doesn't seem to cut it either. And who knew Romeo and Juliet would turn into a zombie bloodbath? All the while he's losing hit points and gaining levels, and facing the truth that GAME OVER might flash before his eyes at any minute. It all seems to be building to something...something that has been haunting Bryan since way before his life turned into an X-Box nightmare, a challenge that only he can face. Will Bryan find a way to beat the game before it's too late?
In this hilarious, coming-of-age novel that's "Ready Player One for the middle grade crowd" (School Library Journal), twelve-year-old Bryan Biggins wakes up to find that his life has become a video game. Meet Bryan Biggins. Most of the time he's a freckle-faced boy, small for his age, who attends a school known for its unwritten uniform of North Face jackets and Hollister jeans. The rest of the time he is Kieran Nightstalker, the level-fifty dark-elf hero of his favorite video game, Sovereign of Darkness. Until one day Bryan wakes up to find out his life has become a video game. Sort of. Except instead of fighting dragons or blasting bad guys, he's still doing geometry and getting picked last for dodgeball. It's still middle school. Only now there's much more at stake. Stealing the Twinkie from underneath the noses of those dieting teachers isn't enough to earn him another life. And battling the creature that escaped from the science lab doesn't seem to cut it either. And who knew Romeo and Juliet would turn into a zombie bloodbath? All the while he's losing hit points and gaining levels, and facing the truth that GAME OVER might flash before his eyes at any minute. It all seems to be building to something...something that has been haunting Bryan since way before his life turned into an X-Box nightmare, a challenge that only he can face. Will Bryan find a way to beat the game before it's too late?
"We love this book because new puppy owners always have a ton of questions and even more so with new Pomsky owners. A book that is designed with Pomskies in mind is just what the Pomsky community needs."Mike and Christy Johnson, Purely PomskiesIf you're looking for a dog that has striking good looks and a fantastic personality in a small size, the Pomsky is the dog for you The Pomsky is an adorable crossbreed with tons of energy and affection for their owners. The cross between a Siberian Husky and a Pomeranian, this dog is a lot of fun to have around. These dogs are a fairly recent crossbreed, so it can be hard to find information about this unique dog-that's where this guide comes in handy By the time you finish this book, you'll know the basics for raising a Pomsky of your own There's more to this crossbreed than just a tiny, fluffy body and a striking visage-these dogs have great personalities and love companionship. This dog will want to spend all of their time with you, and you'll never want to leave them alone. They are the perfect dog for someone looking for a new best friend. However, dog ownership takes a lot of work, and the perfect Pomsky owner is someone who is ready to take on the challenge of training a sensitive dog, while being available for all of the love and attention your dog needs. This guide will walk you through the in's and out's of owning this phenomenal new cross-breed. Whether you're someone playing with the idea of getting a Pomsky, or have already embarked on your journey with your pup, this guide will offer an insight into how to create a happy and fulfilling life for you and your Pomsky. This book will answer all your questions such as: Is a Pomsky the right dog for me?I brought my Pomsky home. What now?How can I best train my Pomsky?What are some common mistakes should I avoid?Topics covered in the book include: What is a Pomsky? Breed History Choosing a Puppy Making your house Pomsky Proof The First Few Days with your Pomsky Puppy The First few Weeks with your Pomsky Puppy Housetraining Making Friends - a Social Pomsky Being a Puppy Parent Living with other dogs Training your Pomsky Puppy Basic Commands Traveling with Your Pomsky Nutrition Grooming your Pomsky Puppy Basic Health Care Advanced Pomsky Health Your Aging Pomsky If you've never owned a Pomsky, or you're trying to be the best owner you can be, this book will guide you through every life stage. First, you'll learn a little about the crossbreed and learn how to choose the best breeder and the best puppy. Then, you'll find solutions for all of the issues puppy owners face. In later chapters, you'll learn how to potty train your dog, housetrain your dog, and obedience train your Pomsky. Finally, you'll learn everything you need to know about keeping your dog happy and healthy. Later chapters will cover nutrition, exercise, grooming, and veterinary care. By the end, you'll feel confident in your ability to be an excellent Pomsky parent
Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications provides an introductory study of motor learning and control for students who aspire to become practitioners in exercise science, physical education, and other movement-oriented professions. The text opens with an introduction to motor skills and control, continues through attention, memory, and learning, and ends with a discussion of instruction, feedback, and practice methods. The text's strong research base, clear presentation and practical applications will help students build a solid foundation in motor skills and prepare them for further exploration on their own.Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following:• SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content.• Access to your instructor’s homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course.• Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement.• The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping.Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html
Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications, 12e, is an introduction to the study of motor learning and control for students who aspire to become practitioners in exercise science, physical education, and other movement-oriented professions. Each chapter presents motor learning and control as a set of principles and guidelines based on research evidence. The authors’ clear writing style and practical applications will help students build a solid foundation and prepare them for further exploration on their own.Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following:SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. Access to your instructors homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping.
Magill’s Motor Learning and Control: Concepts and Applications introduces the study of motor learning and control to students pursuing careers in exercise science, physical education, and other movement-oriented fields. Each chapter presents motor learning and control as a set of principles and guidelines based on research evidence. Recent scholarship is interpreted and used to explore core concepts and basic theory. Application Problems guide students to consider real-world applications of the theory and research they have studied. The authors’ clear writing style and practical applications will help students build a solid foundation and prepare them for further exploration on their own.
Used in conjunction with the main textbook, the Activity Manual for Introduction to Kinesiology: The Science of Human Physical Activity provides outstanding, accessible, hands-on application of the concepts of kinesiology.Teaching kinesiology courses can be challenging given the scope of material across all the sub-fields. Additionally, there is often a lack of resources to provide expensive laboratory equipment for introductory classes. This manual provides instructors with laboratory experiences that involve all the students in the introductory class, as well as activities for individual students in programs that do not offer lab sections. The labs and activities in the manual require minimal and inexpensive equipment.Many important features of the manual serve to enhance the textbook:Activities are provided for each chapterOne or more labs are provided for each chapterAll activities and labs have a clearly stated purpose, an introduction, methods/materials, results and discussion questions, and reference sectionsAll activities and labs have relevant graphics, charts or tables to support learningDiscussion questions stimulate critical thinking and encourage further researchMany of the activities and labs use a cross-disciplinary approach to aid understanding of the materialThe extensive range of activities in this manual makes it possible for professors to easily provide numerous opportunities for meaningful application of the study of kinesiology.
This book is intended to fill the gap between the ""ideal precision"" digital signal processing (DSP) that is widely taught, and the limited precision implementation skills that are commonly required in fixed-point processors and field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs). These skills are often neglected at the university level, particularly for undergraduates. We have attempted to create a resource both for a DSP elective course and for the practicing engineer with a need to understand fixed-point implementation. Although we assume a background in DSP, Chapter 2 contains a review of basic theory and Chapter 3 reviews random processes to support the noise model of quantization error. Chapter 4 details the binary arithmetic that underlies fixed-point processors and then introduces fractional format for binary numbers. Chapter 5 covers the noise model for quantization error and the effects of coefficient quantization in filters. Because of the numerical sensitivity of IIR filters, they are used extensively as an example system in both Chapters 5 and 6. Fortunately, the principles of dealing with limited precision can be applied to a wide variety of numerically sensitive systems, not just IIR filters. Chapter 6 discusses the problems of product roundoff error and various methods of scaling to avoid overflow. Chapter 7 discusses limit cycle effects and a few common methods for minimizing them. There are a number of simple exercises integrated into the text to allow you to test your understanding. Answers to the exercises are included in the footnotes. A number of MATLAB examples are provided in the text. They generally assume access to the Fixed-Point Toolbox. If you lack access to this software, consider either purchasing or requesting an evaluation license from The Mathworks. The code listed in the text and other helpful MATLAB code is also available at http://www.morganclaypool.com/page/padgett and http://www.rose-hulman.edu/padgett/fpsp. You will also find MATLAB exercises designed to demonstrate each of the four types of error discussed in Chapters 5 and 6. Simulink examples are also provided on the web site. Table of Contents: Getting Started / DSP Concepts / Random Processes and Noise / Fixed Point Numbers / Quantization Effects: Data and Coefficients / Quantization Effects - Round-Off Noise and Overflow / Limit Cycles
Your operations run on EOS. Why is your sales team still off the rails? You've implemented EOS to bring clarity, structure, and accountability to your business. It worked-almost everywhere. But your sales team still lags behind: resisting structure, lacking accountability, and delivering forecasts that never match reality. If your sales team feels like a rogue unit, it's time to stop patching symptoms and fix the system. This book helps you rewire how you think about sales, starting with a critical shift to the buyer's perspective. You'll learn why hiring for "industry experience" is your costliest mistake, how to build a repeatable, data-driven sales process, and how to hold sales accountable without micromanaging. If you're ready to scale, exit, or simply lead from above the business, this is the blueprint to put the right people in the right seats to achieve your vision. Build the sales team your EOS company deserves and investors expect.
Gain a strong understanding of the role of management science in the decision-making process while mastering the latest advantages of Microsoft® Office Excel® 365 with Camm/Cochran/Fry/Ohlmann/Anderson/Sweeney/Williams' AN INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT SCIENCE: QUANTITATIVE APPROACHES TO DECISION MAKING, 16E. This market-leading edition uses a proven problem-scenario approach in a new full-color design as the authors introduce each quantitative technique within an application setting. You learn to apply the management science model to generate solutions and make recommendations for management. Updates clarify concept explanations while new vignettes and problems demonstrate concepts at work. All data sets, applications and screen visuals reflect the details of Excel® 365 to prepare you to work with the latest spreadsheet tools. In addition, WebAssign courseware demonstrates techniques with instant feedback, problem walk-throughs and step-by-step tutorials.
Learn how statistical information impacts decisions in today’s business world as Camm/Cochran/Fry/Ohlmann/Anderson/Sweeney/Williams' leading ESSENTIALS OF STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS, 10E connects key concepts in each chapter to actual business practices. This edition combines clear statistical methods with a proven approach that presents a problem, then scenario. Updated applications reflect the latest developments in business and statistics. You work with more than 350 new and updated business examples, approximately 50 new and updated cases and hands-on exercises that highlight statistics in action. You also gain practice using leading professional statistical software with exercises and appendices that walk you through using Excel®, R and JMP® Student Edition. Digital resources in WebAssign are also available to help you strengthen your understanding of today's most important business statistics concepts.
Young Refugees and Forced Displacement is about young Syrian and Iraqi refugees navigating the complex realities of forced displacement in Beirut. It is based on a British Academy funded two-year project with 51 displaced youths aged 8 to 17 and under the care of three local humanitarian organisations. Focus groups, interviews and innovative arts-based methods were used to learn about their everyday lives. At the end of the project, we coproduced with them a public mural, allowing unexpected epistemological and methodological reflections on researching refugees and the "right to opacity." Families and friendships, humanitarian caregiving, racism, discrimination and everyday decencies and civilities make up the stuff of their ordinary, everyday encounters within refugeedom, defining both its sharper edges and its more inadvertent and quietly political ones. Thus, refugeedom, as we conceive it, includes "the humanitarian condition" but goes a little beyond it, to become also a human condition of political alterity. In navigating refugeedom, the young Syrians and Iraqis become sophisticated political and moral actors, using emotional reflexivity as they engage layered subjectivities to define the terms of their own forced displacement. This book will be of interest to policymakers, humanitarian organisations, social science scholars and students working on refugees, displacement, humanitarianism, intimacies and emotions, racism and discrimination. It may also be of interest to displaced youth.
Young Refugees and Forced Displacement is about young Syrian and Iraqi refugees navigating the complex realities of forced displacement in Beirut. It is based on a British Academy funded two-year project with 51 displaced youths aged 8 to 17 and under the care of three local humanitarian organisations. Focus groups, interviews and innovative arts-based methods were used to learn about their everyday lives. At the end of the project, we coproduced with them a public mural, allowing unexpected epistemological and methodological reflections on researching refugees and the "right to opacity." Families and friendships, humanitarian caregiving, racism, discrimination and everyday decencies and civilities make up the stuff of their ordinary, everyday encounters within refugeedom, defining both its sharper edges and its more inadvertent and quietly political ones. Thus, refugeedom, as we conceive it, includes "the humanitarian condition" but goes a little beyond it, to become also a human condition of political alterity. In navigating refugeedom, the young Syrians and Iraqis become sophisticated political and moral actors, using emotional reflexivity as they engage layered subjectivities to define the terms of their own forced displacement. This book will be of interest to policymakers, humanitarian organisations, social science scholars and students working on refugees, displacement, humanitarianism, intimacies and emotions, racism and discrimination. It may also be of interest to displaced youth.
