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Far off the coast of Ecuador lies a group of volcanic islands unlike any other. Home to species as diverse as giant tortoises, salt-snorting marine iguanas, and the birds that made Charles Darwin famous, the Galápagos are a living laboratory for scientists working on the most urgent problem of our times: How can humans exist in harmony with nature on the only planet we are ever likely to have? Karen Romano Young, author of Antarctica: The Melting Continent, again takes to the field, visiting the archipelago to observe its environments first-hand and to interview the people who are lighting the way for the rest of us. Illustrator Amy Grimes brings Karen’s experience into vivid visual life for those of us who haven’t been there – yet.

This book provides an in-depth roadmap for qualitative research methods and data analysis across disciplines using ATLAS.ti. It encompasses and rationalizes key qualitative research concepts and methods with innovative frameworks to enrich the reader’s understanding of qualitative research methods and data analysis. The book contains multiple real-world projects that assist readers in developing conceptual and theoretical knowledge, as well as gaining insights from fieldwork, visualizing data collection, analysis, and methodological interpretations.This easy to use book provides a pragmatic approach to qualitative methods, proficiency in capturing field observations, user-friendly steps to data analysis starting from transcription, preparation of data, reading and identification of quotations, coding, memoing, commenting, code groups, creating smart codes and groups using set, semantic, and proximity operators resulting in generating numerous insightful thematic reports in avariety of

In Where Sleeping Girls Lie -- a YA contemporary mystery by Faridah 駭璭?盵璥獮? the New York Times-bestselling author of Ace of Spades -- a girl new to boarding school discovers dark secrets and coverups after her roommate disappears.A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2024 by Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, Goodreads, The Nerds Daily, She Reads, and so much more! It's like I keep stumbling into a dark room, searching for the switch to make things bright again... Sade Hussein is starting her third year of high school, this time at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy boarding school, after being home-schooled. Misfortune has been a constant companion throughout her life, but even Sade doesn't expect her new roommate, Elizabeth, to disappear after Sade's first night. Or for people to think she had something to do with it. With rumors swirling around her, Sade catches the attention of the girls collectively known as the Unholy Trinity and they bring her into their fold. Between learning more abou

No Worries shows how anyone can live a stress-free financial life and build wealth for the long term.This is not about millions of tiny decisions that drain the joy from life, like skipping daily coffee to save a few bucks. And it's not simply about having more money.The secret lies in adopting the right attitude to money and getting a small number of big things right.In his unique style, drawing on decades of expertise, finance expert Jared Dillian gives us the essential facts about personal finance that will help you see things as you never have before.Jared reveals:-how the right kind of abundance mindset works wonders-how to purge the urge to splurge (without making life a drag)-the most effective ways to use credit cards that no one tells you about-the smart ways to buy big-ticket items, from houses to cars-what's gone wrong with student loans and how to use them sensibly-how to ace investing with the set-and-forget Awesome Portfolio.No matter where you're at, Jared can help you g

From WEBTOON, the #1 digital comic platform, comes the 2nd book in the unOrdinary series – one of the site’s biggest and most exciting comics, with an incredible 1.2 BILLION VIEWS and 5.8 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS! The action-packed series from the #1 digital comic platform WEBTOON continues as high schooler John confronts his troubled past and lurking dangers from the outside world – both of which threaten to topple Wellston’s strict power hierarchy. Ever since Wellston High’s Ace, Seraphina, was suspended, the hierarchy of the school has been unstable. Not only are the high-tiers on edge, but the carefully crafted persona John has built to survive his bullying is crumbling, and Arlo is beginning to suspect that John may be a real threat to the social order.But when a new danger from the outside world hits too close to home, everyone has to put their differences aside to save one of their own and uncover a conspiracy that threatens them all.

A thrilling and satisfying new mystery featuring Keigo Higashino's enduringly popular Detective Galileo, first introduced in The Devotion of Suspect XThe body of a young man is found floating in Tokyo Bay. But his death was no accident - Ryota Uetsuji was shot. He'd been reported missing the week before by his live-in girlfriend Sonoka Shimauchi, but when detectives from the Homicide Squad go to interview her, she is nowhere to be found. She's taken time off from work, clothes and effects are missing from the apartment she shared with Ryota. And when the detectives learn that she was the victim of domestic abuse, they presume that she was the killer. But her alibi is airtight - she was hours away in Kyoto when Ryota disappeared, forcing Detectives Kusanagi and Utsumi to restart their investigation.But if Sonoko didn't kill her abusive lover, then who did? Detectives Kusanagi and Utsumi call on Detective Galileo to help them investigate ...

Mia Tang is going for the goal in the fourth Front Desk novel by New York Times bestselling author Kelly Yang!The Women's World Cup is coming to Southern California, and everyone is soccer-crazy -- especially Mia Tang! The U.S. is playing China in the finals, and Mia feels like her two identities are finally coming together. Less exciting, though? The fact that her P.E. teacher wants Mia to get out of the soccer field, too -- or fall short of the grade she needs to earn a spot at journalism camp. But as always, Mia Tang is ready with a plan: she'll track down the two women's teams, interview them, and write an A-grade article for P.E. instead!It's not so easy, though, finding professional athletes in Pasadena -- or bringing two identities together, even during a game. As Mia aims for her goals, she'll have to face prejudice, discrimination, and her own fears. But if anyone can find a way to win, it's Mia Tang!

This book offers step-by-step descriptions of various random systems and explores the world of computer simulations. In addition, this book offers a working introduction to those who want to learn how to create and run Monte Carlo simulations. Monte Carlo simulation has been a powerful computational tool for physics models, and when combined with the programming language Excel, this book is a valuable resource for readers who wish to acquire knowledge that can be applied to more complex systems. Visualization of the simulation results via the Visual Basic built in Microsoft EXCEL is presented as the first step towards the subject. Prior experience with the Excel add-in VBA is kept to a minimum. In addition, a chapter on quantum optimization simulation utilizing Python is added to explore the quantum computation. Readers will gain a fundamental knowledge and techniques of simulation physics, which can be extended to STEM projects and other research projects.

* VOTED CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR 2024 ** VOTED NOVEL OF THE YEAR @ TIKTOK 24 AWARDS ** AN INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ** OVER 6,000 FIVE STAR REVIEWS ** AUDIBLE NO.1 SIX WEEKS IN A ROW *Note: There is a chance the book cover you receive may differ from the cover displayed here.'Gloriously dark' Lucy Foley'A moody, slippery novel' Gillian McAllister'One hundred percent brilliant' Clare Mackintosh'Shocking and creepy and glorious' Nicola Walker'Utterly addictive' Claire Douglas___________Celebrating her 45th birthday at her local pub, podcaster Alix Summer crosses paths with an unassuming woman called Josie Fair. Josie is also celebrating her 45th.A few days later, they bump into each other again, this time outside Alix's children's school. Josie says she thinks she would be an interesting subject for Alix's podcast. She is, she tells Alix, on the cusp of great changes in her life.Alix agrees to a trial interview and indeed, Josie's life appears to be strange and complicated. Alix fin

Happy Hills (Book 1-3)(graphic novel)歡迎來到Happy Hills——一座歡樂、瘋狂、什麼都可能發生的小鎮！這裡住著各種搞怪角色：獨角獸Ace、愛搗蛋的朋友們、甚至還有會造成混亂的巨大危險小貓！但當反派Knick Knacks出現，打算「蒐集」這些居民當他的私人玩具時，一場鬧翻天的大冒險就此展開。由《Pizazz》系列得獎作者Sophy Henn打造，這套全彩漫畫故事節奏明快、幽默逗趣，充滿奇幻與爆笑場景，深受《Dogman》、《Bunny vs Monkey》與《Tom Gates》粉絲喜愛。這不只是一本漫畫，而是一趟想像力與歡笑交織的旅程，適合喜愛奇想世界與歡樂冒險的小讀者！Welcome to Happy Hills – the wildly hilarious town where absolutely anything can happen... and usually does! Meet unicorn Ace, a bunch of quirky friends, giant danger kittens, and other chaotic residents who somehow make this unpredictable place feel like home. But when the mischievous villain Knick Knacks shows up, ready to swipe and snatch the townsfolk into his strange collection, the whole town is thrown into an uproarious adventure!Created by award-winning author and illustrator Sophy Henn, best known for her Pizazz series, Happy Hills is a laugh-out-loud, full-colour graphic novel series perfect for fans of Bunny vs Monkey, Dogman, and Tom Gates. With fast-paced action, zan

本書收錄了劉曉明大使使英11年期間8場記者會實錄和10場演講後答聽眾問，以及作為中國朝鮮半島事務特別代表2023年4月訪問歐洲期間接受俄羅斯塔斯社副總編輯的專訪和中央廣播電視總台《魯健訪談·對話劉曉明》的訪談實錄。他不畏挑戰、不迴避問題，批駁謬論、澄清事實，向世界展現了中國可信、可愛、可敬的大國形象。 This book compiles 8 press conference transcripts and 10 post-speech Q&A sessions from Ambassador Liu Xiaoming’s 11-year tenure as China’s Ambassador to the UK. It also includes his 2023 exclusive interview with TASS Deputy Editor-in-Chief during his European visit as China’s Special Representative on Korean Peninsula Affairs, along with his dialogue on China Media Group’s “Conversation with Lu Jian.” Confronting challenges head-on, Ambassador Liu refuted fallacies, clarified facts, and presented China as a trustworthy, amiable, and respectable nation to the world.

The action-packed series from the #1 digital comic platform WEBTOON continues as high schooler John confronts his troubled past and lurking dangers from the outside world—both of which threaten to topple Wellston’s strict power hierarchy.“In a time where young adults turn to comics, in print or online, for socioemotional support, many teens will be able to see themselves in the characters. ­Whether it’s John having to hide his true self, or ­Seraphina wondering what’s the point in striving to be perfect at all times, the characters feel relatable. Teens will be entertained by this story, while also finding it identifiable—as much as one possibly can in a world where superpowers run rampant!” —School Library Journal"Another page-turning volume with intriguing character development." —Kirkus ReviewsEver since Wellston High’s Ace, Seraphina, was suspended, the hierarchy of the school has been unstable. Not only are the high-tiers on edge, but the carefully crafted persona John has

胡達準備好迎接高三生活，打算參加社團、準備考試、寫出精彩的申請作文，一切都有計畫。但爸爸媽媽卻突然要離婚，讓她的世界天翻地覆。胡達開始擔心家庭、學校成績、朋友關係，還有在社區裡的位置。生活變得混亂，她也不再確定，自己還能不能找回熟悉的節奏與方向。2025 SLJ Best Graphic NovelsIn the hilarious and poignant follow-up to National Book Award Finalist Huda F Cares?, Huda's life and worldview is turned upside down when her parents announce they're divorcing.Huda Fahmy is ready for junior year. She’s got a plan to join all the clubs, volunteer everywhere, ace the ACTs, write the most awe-inspiring essay for her scholarship applications. Easy.But then Mama and Baba announce the most unthinkable news: they’re getting a divorce. Huda is devastated. She worries about what this will mean for her family, their place in the Muslim community, and her future. Her grades start tanking, she has a big fight with her best friend, and everything feels out of control. Will her life ever feel normal again? Huda F wants to know.

★推理與懸疑元素緊湊，隨著調查層層揭露隱藏的黑暗秘密。★豐富的人物關係網絡及角色深度，描繪友情、敵意與背叛。《Where Sleeping Girls Lie》由奈及利亞作家Faridah Abike-Iyimide所著，是一部青少年懸疑小說，故事發生於著名的寄宿學校Alfred Nobel Academy（ANA）。主角Sade Hussein原本在家自學，因父親過世後決定入學。她的目標是來這所學校為她雙胞胎姐姐Jamila復仇，因為Jamila遭受了一名受歡迎且有權勢的學生Jude Ripley的毒害和性侵，最終自殺身亡。故事從Sade的室友Elizabeth神秘失蹤開始展開。Sade在努力調查失蹤案時，發現校園中隱藏著一張由學生組成的名為“The Fishermen”的網絡，散布暴力和性別歧視的信息。隨著調查深入，Sade面臨諸多挑戰...AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES bestseller. Where Sleeping Girls Lie is a haunting and compulsive new Dark Academia mystery of secrets, lies and revenge, from the award-winning, bestselling author of Ace of Spades, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé. Perfect for fans of Holly Jackson and Maureen Johnson."Dark academia fans, this novel is for you." Cosmopolitan"The slow-burn mystery, imbued with a terrible sense of menace, is worth every page." The Observer"Àbíké-Íyímídé is an incisive force - and a total vibe." Olivie Blake, NYT bestselling author of THE ATLAS SIXThis was a mistake, the voice in her head whispered. You should never h

A hands-on, code-based guide to leveraging Julia in a variety of scientific and data-driven scenarios Key Features: Augment your basic computing skills with an in-depth introduction to JuliaFocus on topic-based approaches to scientific problems and visualisationBuild on prior knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, or C/C++Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description: Julia is a well-constructed programming language which was designed for fast execution speed by using just-in-time LLVM compilation techniques, thus eliminating the classic problem of performing analysis in one language and translating it for performance in a second.This book is a primer on Julia's approach to a wide variety of topics such as scientific computing, statistics, machine learning, simulation, graphics, and distributed computing.Starting off with a refresher on installing and running Julia on different platforms, you'll quickly get to grips with the core concept