It's 1965, on a small island in the South Pacific, a group of astronomers gather to witness the passing of a comet, but when a young boy dies during a meteor shower, the lives of the scientists and th
Through the fundamental work of Deligne and Lusztig in the 1970s, further developed mainly by Lusztig, the character theory of reductive groups over finite fields has grown into a rich and vast area of mathematics. It incorporates tools and methods from algebraic geometry, topology, combinatorics and computer algebra, and has since evolved substantially. With this book, the authors meet the need for a contemporary treatment, complementing in core areas the well-established books of Carter and Digne–Michel. Focusing on applications in finite group theory, the authors gather previously scattered results and allow the reader to get to grips with the large body of literature available on the subject, covering topics such as regular embeddings, the Jordan decomposition of characters, d-Harish–Chandra theory and Lusztig induction for unipotent characters. Requiring only a modest background in algebraic geometry, this useful reference is suitable for beginning graduate students as well as res
Pharaoh's cats have wandered into the Great Pyramids! Rescue the most cats in this fast-paced and light family strategy game with an Egyptian twist!In this easy-to-learn puzzle game, 2-4 players strategically place pyramid tiles in order to gather and rescue as many adorable cats as possible. The player who quickly rescues the most royal cats wins! Minimal pieces make this game ideal for on-the-go play, and included expansions offer new twists to the game for endlessly engaging feline fun.
Kickstart your social life with over 350 fun-filled activities designed to help you make new friends, bond with your family, and make the most out of every day.What do you want to do today? That's easysimply gather some friends and pick out your next adventure from The Live Life Now List. If you're struggling to figure out your weekend plans, trying to avoid the same-old activities you and your friends do every night, or simply can't stand to spend another night on the couch, this book has you covered. From planning the perfect themed dinner party to checking out the latest nightlife hotspots, simply pick-and-choose from over 350 fun and unique activities that are sure to kickstart your social plans. Try activities like: -Living like a tourist in your own city by visiting an unexplored neighborhood -Reconnecting with old friends through double dating -Visiting your childhood competitive game of laser tag with your siblings -And many more! Whether you're looking to meet new friends, bon
After nearly one million books sold in the US, New York Times bestselling author Jane Harper is back with a new mystery featuring Aaron Falk, the detective from our bestselling novel and major motion picture The DryAt a busy festival site on a warm spring night, a baby lies alone in her pram, her mother vanishing into the crowds.A year on, Kim Gillespie’s absence casts a long shadow as her friends and loved ones gather deep in the heart of South Australian wine country to welcome a new addition to the family.Joining the celebrations is federal investigator Aaron Falk. But as he soaks up life in the lush valley, he begins to suspect this tight-knit group may be more fractured than it seems. Between Falk’s closest friend, a missing mother, and a woman he’s drawn to, dark questions linger as long-ago truths begin to emerge.
In the spirit of The Snowy Day, a group of kids from A to Z arrive at the bus stop only to discover that the bus is a no-show―snow day!It’s time for school, and all the neighborhood kids, from Antoine to Mahmoud to Zoey, gather one by one in the frosty dawn to wait for the school bus. But something more thrilling arrives first. Snowflakes fall, transforming the bus stop into a winter wonderland―and an official snow day. No school!
