Applied Parallel Computing

A brother and sister lost and found, in a novel that seizes your heart and enthrals your mind, from the author of the Patrick Melrose series.‘Perhaps the most brilliant English novelist of his generation’ Alan Hollinghurst‘We set off in opposite directions and walked around the world until we met, and I’m very pleased we have…’Sebastian is in treatment following a breakdown that has left him with a fragile hold on reality and a hunger to connect with the mother who abandoned him. His therapist, Martin, also faces challenges, including his adopted daughter Olivia’s tenuous relationship with her biological mother. Olivia, meanwhile, is producing a radio series on natural disasters, which itself seems to be running parallel to the events unfolding in her personal life.Over a year, their fates collide and each of their destinies is revealed in a marvellous new light.‘A tale of art and family…brimming with wordplay’ Financial Times‘Sentences that whoosh past like arrows… St Aubyn’s talents

In this follow-up toThe Colliding Worlds Of Mine Lee, a boy discovers he can travel into parallel worldsto be with his girlfriend. But each time their paths collide, the fabric of their universes frays a little more. Is their love worth the unraveling of reality?"SINCERE, SMART,AND META..." —SOMAN CHAINANI, AUTHOR OF THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL SERIESJin’s whole world been turned upside down. Since meeting Mina inside her webcomic,Jin has discovered unbelievable things about his life:1. He’s been living in a parallel universe.2. His birth mother actually didn't abandon him.3. He'll never be able to see Mina again.But then the impossible happens—Jin teleports to Mina’s world. But with every visit, cataclysmic weather threatens Jin’s world. And a mysterious lab seemswaytoo interested in testing Jin’s new teleporting ability. Is Jin ready to risk it all for the girl he loves?Ellen Oh, the award-winning author and a founding member of We Need Diverse Books delivers a grounded speculative

This book follows the “adjoint method” of sensitivity analysis conceived by the author as the most efficient method for computing exactly first-order sensitivities. It will be of interest to postgradu

This comprehensive third edition takes a skills-building approach to the Cambridge IGCSE™ and IGCSE™ (9–1) and Design and Technology syllabuses (0445/0979) for first examination from 2028. The Student’s Book is designed to enhance students’ skills and knowledge and to show how their learning can be applied in a range of contexts and careers.

With a focus on real-world issues and an extensive range of thought-provoking case studies, Issues in Political Theory provides the clearest, most engaging introduction to political theory and how it is applied to address the most important issues confronting the world today.

The perfect anti-Valentine: a deliciously dark collection of love stories, from a prizewinning writer who has been compared to Margaret Atwood and Angela Carter.An utterly absorbing collection of depraved, delectable and enchanting short stories from the queen of weird girl fiction.'Absolutely obsessed. Savage, strange and spicy' Lucy Rose, author of LambCan 'no' be a declaration of love? What happens when love is savage, dangerous and all-consuming? In this gorgeous and unsettling collection, women navigate the complexities and cruelties of desire across time and place, from a medieval convent to a Victorian parlour to a 1990s high school.Intensely atmospheric, surprising and darkly funny, No & Other Stories is a richly flavoured feast that will leave you craving more.'Unsettling and addictive, glistening with transgressive thrills and erotic appetites' Daily Mail'Gleefully depraved, gloriously queer and thrillingly bold' Leon Craig, author of Parallel Hells'A dark delight, steepe

In this bold anthem, feminist organizer and bestselling author Gloria Steinem and Nobel Peace Prize winner Leymah Gbowee share their parallel journeys as activists.We, sister-friends, working our way toward equality's front door. We, taking separate journeys, but walking in the same direction. We ---- for peace. We ---- for love. We ---- for bravery.Gloria Steinem and Leymah Gbowee's dual paths have inspired a friendship empowered by the principles of equality, progress, and hope for a new generation. Here, two friends come together to tell one uplifting story of girls and women strengthening one another and changing the world.

Harley is in her Heartbreak Era ... but what if romance isn't finished with her yet? Harley and Freddie have been a couple forever – they’ve applied to the same university and even picked out their future children’s names. So when Freddie breaks up with her on their four-year anniversary, Harley is blindsided.She's devoted lunchbreaks, holidays - her entire life! - to Freddie. What is she meant to do now? Harley discovers her college’s heartbreak club, where she meets cute-if-slightly-chaotic fellow dumpee Seth. But as the past and present start to collide, Harley has a big decision on her hands.Whose Heartbreak Era is this? Praise for Red Flags: “A well-observed romp underpinned by good advice.” – Sunday Times “A romantic comedy with substance.” – Irish Times “adorable and hilarious” – Beth Reekles

A comprehensive, updated guide to applying economic principles for effective forest management and policy. A firm grounding in economics is integral to sound forestry management, investment, policies, and practices. Forest Economics, Revised and Expanded Edition, a full revision of the widely used 2011 text, is an essential textbook for forestry students. It covers the basic economic concepts, principles, and constructs and shows how these are applied in private and public forestry decision-making. The goal is to lead readers to understand how to use land, labor, and capital to produce goods and services from forests in ways that will best meet the needs of people. This comprehensive edition--which systematically covers modern forest management, timberland investment, and policy issues--contains new data, examples, and applications of economic principles throughout, along with updated references and study questions. Additional content is provided in several significant new areas: -

Enhance your introduction to marketing learning with Boone/Kurtz' best-selling CONTEMPORARY MARKETING, 20th Edition. The new chapter format and Assessment Checks ensure your effective understanding of the material. The inclusion of real-life company case studies, featuring Meta, Simon Property Group and Misfit Market, provide practical examples that deepen your understanding of marketing and demonstrate how concepts are applied in the real world. This fresh perspective helps you develop practical skills used by marketing professionals. Additionally, MindTap online learning provides access to assignments, case activities, practice quizzes and flashcards to reinforce your understanding. These resources support your course success to ensure you are well-prepared for a successful marketing career equipped with a solid foundation and a competitive edge.