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An introductory review of electric energy using examples, numerical calculations and theory to describe the basic elements of the field. Coverage includes electric infrastructure, the grid, system operations, renewable energy, alternating current circuits, three-phase power, power electronics, blackouts and future power systems.

The development of minimally invasive approaches to screen for multiple tumor types at one time could potentially improve health outcomes; however, the clinical utility of multicancer detection (MCD) testing has yet to be established. The National Academies National Cancer Policy Forum held a workshop in October 2024 to explore the current scientific understanding and clinical use of MCD testing, as well as implications for cancer care and outcomes for all patients.

This delightful animal-themed activity book is full of easy but fun ideas for things to draw, paint and craft, as well as some simple picture puzzles.- Easy projects, using everyday materials- Builds hand-eye coordination, concentration and pen control- Perfect for sharing with preschoolers

With over 75 flaps to lift and hundreds of things to see and say these brilliant books are perfect for toddlers to share. Every page is packed with hilarious details to keep parents and toddler engaged for hours. Written to promote language development and to help boost toddlers' confidence and enjoyment as they to learn to talk.

A fun pop-up and flaps board book for curious little ones who loveDisney’s The Lion King! Tactile elements and delightful imagery will encourage the development of motor skills and early learning.Little ones can find adventure with characters from one of Disney’s most-loved films in this adorable pop-up book!Meet Simba, Timon, Pumba, and more in this cute board book which will delight preschoolers with lively, read-aloud rhymes encouraging literacy and surprise pop-up scenes. With the help of parents and caregivers, young readers will have fun turning the sturdy board book pages, guessing what’s hiding under each flap as they reveal each picture, and playing peekaboo!

Sub-Regional Cooperation for Trade, Investment, and Employment in North-East India analyses the growth and development approach of the eight North-East Indian states, highlighting how cooperation with international neighbours can propel their own growth.

Entertaining insight into the complex topic of the digestive system through a series of gut character comic stripsIn Adventures of the Gut discover what happens when you eat - from the moment food touches your tongue to its epic journey through your body. Find out what organs make up the digestive system, the importance of eating healthily and the garden in your gut.Each book in this series focuses on a certain part of the human body, using the body part as an approachable cartoon character in a series of relatable everyday situations. This blending of simple scientific explanation with cartoon artwork makes the science highly accessible. Comic strips are interspersed with explanation spreads to consolidate the learning, too. Perfect for readers age 8+ or anyone wanting their first book about the digestive system!Books in the series:Adventures of the LungsAdventures of the HeartAdventures of the GutAdventures of the SkeletonDon't miss the incredible Adventures of the Brain series, and

Learn colours with Pip and Posy in this early learning board book illustrated by Axel Scheffler!Learning to recognise colours is an important step in a child’s development, supporting their language learning as they get ready for preschool. This bright book is designed to encourage children to learn the words to the colours they see all around them, teaching them vital early learning skills.There are lots of Pip and Posy books to collect, including: It’s Fun to Learn Numbers, Where are you? On the Farm and My First Memory Game: Play Hooray!

Looking for your next adventure? This rail map of Japan is the perfect planning and travel companion.Dreaming of sake and sushi? Blossom trees and bullet trains? With suggested itineraries, travel tips, city profiles, a handy 'where to go and when' calendar and much more, using the Collins Rail Map of Japan to plan your adventure means those dreams can become a reality.With a durable card-cover, clear mapping and essential travel information and inspiration, there's no better way to plan your journey around Japan. Showing all the essential railways across the country, differentiating between Shinkansen and normal lines for ease of use, this two-sided map provides full coverage of Japan.Additional features include: Suggested itineraries and routes as sources of inspirationCity profiles of key destinations accompanied by beautiful picturesTips for travelling in Japan, including information about ticket types and passes, train company websites, and safety information for travelersKey Japa

What’s in Ms. Rachel’s Magic Halloween Box? Find out in this sturdy lift-the-flap board book!A great big pumpkin or silly socks, I wonder what’s inside the Halloween box!Little ones will love learning about opposites with Ms. Rachel, beloved educator and YouTube phenomenon. This board book includes flaps to lift on every spread, perfect for aiding the development of fine motor skills. Play along with Ms. Rachel and Herbie in this interactive story celebrating Halloween!

Post-medieval archaeology in the Nordic countries has experienced rapid growth since the late 1990s, driven by urban development and increasing recognition of the period's importance. This volume provides a comprehensive synthesis of recent research, focusing on the region's integration into European and global networks through shifting political borders, trade, and maritime connections. Research traditions vary across the Nordic countries, influenced by differences in legislation, funding, and methodologies. While Norway's Cultural Heritage Act excludes most post-medieval sites, Sweden's 2014 reform expanded legal protections. Denmark emphasizes regional studies, often conducted by museums, while Finland and Iceland use a hybrid model combining state and private sector research. This volume brings together contributions that not only discuss local phenomena but also place them within broader Nordic and European contexts, offering valuable insights into the development and future direc

Discover Bluey and Bingo's favourite foods in this touch-and-feel booK!Bluey and Bingo love munching, slurping, crunching and chomping their favourite food. Join them in this touch-and-feel book and play with different food from their games. Touch the sticky duck cake, hold the squishy magic asparagus and stroke Unicorse’s bobbly broccoli. Nom-nom-nom.Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Keepy UppyBluey: Bluey and Friends Jigsaw BookBluey: Bluey’s Bedtime: A Tabbed Board BookBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun?collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.?

Boost your reading skills as you learn about the cute, kind, and remarkable Grogu in this LEGO® Star Wars™: The Mandalorian Level 2 reader, carefully levelled to help children learn to read.Join Grogu on an exciting journey through the galaxy. Meet brave allies such as the Mandalorian, Din Djarin, who are battling to save Grogu from fearsome foes like Moff Gideon. Discover the awesome vehicles that carry Grogu across the stars, from the Razor Crest to the N-1 starfighter. Relive exciting moments from The Mandalorian as you learn about Grogu’s action-packed life.The engaging text has been carefully levelled using the Lexile reading scheme so that children are set up to succeed. Colourful LEGO Star Wars images, clear vocabulary, and a fun quiz will help young readers build their reading ability and confidence.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practise reading by:*Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.*Building knowledge while progressing Year 3 and 4 read

Join Bluey and her friends and family in this colouring in sticker book!Bluey is having a great time with her family and friends in this activity-filled colouring in sticker book. Join the fun and complete the spot the difference, design your own ice cream flavours and enjoy lots of colouring in. Make sure you colour in the sticker design to bring it to life and then use them in the activities. Wackadoo!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: How to DrawBluey: Father’s Day FunBluey: Bluey and Bingo’s Fancy Restaurant CookbookBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

When you add water to the black and white pictures in this book using the brush included, the world below the waves fills with beautiful colours. Once the water dries, the colour magically vanishes... so you can keep painting it and bringing the colours back. From clownfish and squid to sharks and whales, the sturdy board pages are always waiting for you to fill them with colour again.- Chunky board book with6 reusable double-page spreads-Just add waterto bring the black and white pictures magically to life- Let it dry and the colours disappear to enjoy itall over again- Idealmess-free, on the go activity- Suitable for age3 years and up

Boost your reading skills as you uncover Ninja battle secrets in this fun-filled Level 2 reader, carefully levelled to help children learn to read.Meet the Ninja’s allies and enemies. Discover the vehicles, mechs, and weapons that help the brave Ninja beat their most fearsome foes. Learn about their winning moves, Spinjitzu skills, and awesome dragon power. Villains beware—the Ninja are ready for battle!The engaging text has been carefully levelled using the Lexile reading scheme so that children are set up to succeed. Colourful LEGO NINJAGO images, clear vocabulary, and a fun quiz will help young readers build their reading ability and confidence.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practise reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics.Building knowledge while progressing Year 3 and 4 reading skills.Developing subject vocabulary on popular topics, including a variety of LEGO titles.Boosting understanding and retention through comprehension quizzes.Eac

Learn numbers with Pip and Posy in this early learning board book illustrated by Axel Scheffler!Learning to recognise numbers is an important step in a child’s development, supporting their numerical language learning as they get ready for preschool. This bright, playful book, featuring two best friends who love to laugh and play, makes learning fun while supporting children’s understanding of one-to-one correspondence as they count objects in a group, teaching them vital early learning skills.There are lots of Pip and Posy books to collect, including: It’s Fun to Learn Colours, Where are you? On the Farm and My First Memory Game: Play Hooray!

The ultimate one-stop guide to the subject, this book takes you on a fascinating journey through the questions that have puzzled humanity for more than 2,500 years. From metaphysics and ethics to political philosophy and the philosophy of science, learn a different branch of philosophy across nine separate modules, explaining all of the key ideas of history's greatest thinkers--from Plato and Descartes to de Beauvoir and Nietzsche--and how they still resonate today. Perfect for complete beginners, Philosophy: A Complete Course untangles complex concepts using clear, jargon-free explanations paired with bold infographics, thought experiments, summaries of key works, and practical exercises to assess what you have learned. The book's innovative, graphic approach simplifies even the most challenging ideas like existentialism, empiricism, and dualism, making them easier than ever to understand. Whether you are studying philosophy, expanding your knowledge, or simply exploring life's bigges

This book chronicles Tung Wah’s 150-year journey, highlighting recent developments while outlining broader historical perspectives. Divided into three parts—1870s–1950s, 1960s–1990s, and 2000–2020—the book examines how Tung Wah has adapted to changing times. Through medical care, education, social services, cultural and traditional services, Tung Wah has played an indispensable role in shaping Hong Kong’s development. Amid the city’s political, economic, and social transformations, Tung Wah has continually refined its governance structures and expanded its service portfolio to address emerging public needs. What has remained constant is Tung Wah’s unwavering commitment to serving the community, steadfast in its mission to do good and walk alongside the people of Hong Kong.

In this debut collection of essays and poetry, musician, speaker, and activist Propaganda inspires us to create a better, more equitable world."If we get to make the very cultures that shape who we are, then let us remake them in the best way possible."In this deep, challenging, and thoughtful book, Propaganda looks at the ways in which our world is broken. Using the metaphor of terraforming--creating a livable world out of an inhospitable one--he shows how we can begin to reshape our homes, friendships, communities, and politics.In this transformative time--when we are redefining what a truly just and equitable world looks like, and reflecting on the work that needs to be done both in our spiritual and secular lives--Propaganda rallies readers to create that just world. He sheds light on how nefarious origin stories have skewed our views of ourselves and others and allowed gross injustices, and demonstrates how great storytelling and excellent art can create and shape new perspectives

The MoI had a global impact during the war and its work has reverberated in British culture ever since, from Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four to memes based on the slogan 'Keep Calm and Carry On'. The book discusses the development of the Ministry, those who worked for it, and the many audiences it addressed, both in Britain and internationally.