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Master the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures essential to small animal veterinary practice! Small Animal Clinical Techniques, 4th Edition, provides an illustrated, step-by-step guide to more than 100 of the most common clinical procedures performed on dogs, cats, and other small animals. For quick reference, the text is organized by body system and describes the purpose, indications and contraindications, potential complications, equipment, positioning, and restraint for each technique. Written by Susan M. Taylor, an experienced educator in Small Animal Medicine, this resource also helps you prepare for success on the Veterinary Technician National Examination (VTNE).The 100 most common procedures performed by veterinary technicians and assistants are described in a clear, concise, and highly visual wayConsistent approach to procedures includes step-by-step instructions, principles, drawings, and color photographs to show you how to think through the procedures in a logical manner

"We hold these truths to be self-evident" begins the Declaration of Independence. This is one of the most quoted lines in American history, but where did "these truths" come from? And what do they mean to Americans today? The Declaration of Independence is one of the world's most important historical documents. It has been lauded by generations of historians as "American scripture" and the "American version of the Magna Carta," but the Declaration began its life as a press release, intended to serve an immediate purpose, after which it was stored with no special care alongside the rest of the records of the Continental Congress. Its creators could not have anticipated that it would become one of the most iconic symbols of the Revolution they were waging and the nation they were building. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, however, the Declaration would begin to assume its place in the mythos and civic religion of the United States. It provided Americans with a shared politi

Sustainability for Engineering and Science provides a comprehensive overview of sustainability issues related to the built environment and in line with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals of the 2030 Agenda. It presents a broad interdisciplinary coverage of topics by instructors from Sapienza University of Rome, covering energy transition, sustainable use of resources and circular economy, sustainable mobility, hydroclimatology and water cycle sustainability, ecology and ecosystem services and the related legal framework. By presenting a compendium of themes in an introductory but technically exact way, this challenges students to recognise their interrelation and demonstrates the need for specialists to work in the overarching context.

This book is a thorough documentation of tectonics in the Hong Kong construction industry. It looks at how buildings have been designed and built in a high-density city in a subtropical climate. Written in both Chinese and English, it covers almost all aspects of building materials and technology in Hong Kong with a succinct sequence that follows the construction process of a building project. Providing invaluable information on the application of building materials and technology, case studies bring together 18 local projects that embrace a wide range of building types: single-storey buildings and high-rise towers; private developments and public institutional constructions; offices and residences. In addition to introducing new case studies, this expanded second edition presents modular integrated construction, or prefabricated units, and demonstrates how pilot projects have enhanced the efficiency and quality of construction of cross-border developments. This edition also explores t

After 20 years, Llewellyn Tarot returns in a new, deluxe edition with redesigned cards--five of which are fully re-illustrated--a color guidebook, premium packaging, and more. Now featuring color-enhanced cards with reduced borders to better showcase the illustrations, this classic kit welcomes you into a mystic world of ancient forests, sensuous seascapes, and wondrous waterfalls brimming with mystery and magic. This new edition includes a full-color guidebook and a premium box with a magnetic closure and built-in card altar. Anna-Marie Ferguson has also given five cards brand new illustrations: Strength, Hierophant, Emperor, Four of Pentacles, and Seven of Wands. With gold foil on the kit box and guidebook cover to enhance its richness, this kit gives you a deep understanding of Celtic myth and magic.

A vividly rendered graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Hindenburg Disaster, 1937 with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Mike Deas.The biggest flying machine ever built is about to crash...For Hugo Ballard, flying on the Hindenburgis a dream come true. Hugo, his parents, and his younger sister, Gertie, are making the thrilling four-thousand-mile journey across the Atlantic Ocean in a zeppelin as big as the Titanic.But as the Hindenburg gets ready to land, a blast rocks the airship and fire consumes it entirely in a mere thirty-two seconds. In the moment of the explosion, Hugo finds himself separated from his family and in a desperate race to escape the flames. The Hindenburg is doomed -- and so, it seems, is Hugo. Can he survive this historic disaster?Lauren Tarshis's New York Timesbestselling I Survived series flies high in this powerful graphic novel edition. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the

Meet the hardworking citizens of Busytown! Young readers can explore the helpful roles of everyone's favorite Richard Scarry characters in a whole new way with this interactive board book with four wooden play pieces! It’s the perfect gift for curious toddlers.Welcome to the beloved world of Busytown, where every day is filled with activity and everyone plays an important part! Now little readers can join the fun with four chunky wooden play pieces, including Farmer Alfalfa, Huckle Cat, Grocer Cat, and more, that move and fit into special spots on each page. Babies and toddlers will love reading along with the story as they help their favorite characters keep Busytown running its very busiest best.Perfect for little hands, the double-sided chunky wooden play pieces are easy to grasp, safe for play, and store neatly in the book’s built-in compartment—making this both a cool storybook and a fun activity!Series Overview: We are publishing three Richard Scarry titles in Fall 2026: Richard

Start your engines! Young readers can explore the busy streets of Richard Scarry’s Busytown in a whole new way with this interactive board book with four wooden play pieces! It’s the perfect gift for curious toddlers.Welcome to the beloved world of Busytown, where everyone has something to do, someone to help, or a place to go! Now little readers can join the fun with four chunky wooden play pieces, including Dingo Dog, Officer Flossy, a pickle car, and more, that move and fit into special spots on each page. Babies and toddlers will love reading along with the story as they help their favorite characters zip, zoom, and vroom around town.Perfect for little hands, the double-sided chunky wooden play pieces are easy to grasp, safe for play, and store neatly in the book’s built-in compartment—making this both a cool storybook and a fun activity!Series Overview: We are publishing two Richard Scarry titles in Fall 2026: Richard Scarry’s Cars and Trucks in Busytown is a full-color, 12-page b

Three courageous women realize it will take their hearts, their minds, their friendship, and their education to make a mark on the world in the fight for equality.Oberlin College, 1884. Mary Church Terrell, Anna J. Cooper, and Ida Gibbs are used to standing out in a crowd. They're well known for their vocal stances on civil rights and women's suffrage. In fact, the Black women learned to debate at Oberlin College as they challenged the very belief systems that built the school, initially by becoming the first women to register for the men's four-year bachelor's degree, and later by demanding that they be recognized as American citizens with equal rights despite the color of their skin.But before they met one another, their worlds were completely unalike. Wealth and prominence allowed Mary endless privileges, while poverty pressured Anna into servitude. It isn't until the women meet and forge a lifelong bond that they realize the power of their differences.At Oberlin, the friends face c

What do you do when the formula for success you've followed for years no longer works? For many of us, the path once seemed clear: get a "good" job, climb the ladder, earn the title, and repeat. That formula works--until the way you operated and what you prioritized in the past no longer aligns with the future you want. The truth is, the old contracts are broken. Loyalty no longer guarantees security, balance is a myth, and brilliant leaders are exhausted by chasing a version of success that doesn't feel like theirs. And all of this is unfolding in an era of mass layoffs, disengagement, and automation--forcing you to renegotiate what fulfillment, alignment, and security truly mean.In Work Life Remix, career navigation and life design coach Ronnie Dickerson Stewart offers a way through. A remix is not about discarding everything you've built--it's about keeping what serves you and releasing what doesn't. You will learn to clarify requirements, enforce boundaries, create rhythms, and str

Never back down, never give up! The Stream Team may have saved millions of people from becoming "Glitched," but the game is far from over. The epic, action-packed adventure continues in this highly anticipated sequel from Fortnite legend NickEh30 and New York Times bestselling author E.C. Myers! The Stream Team is back--and running out of time. Rhonikon's corruption is spreading all across the world, and it's up to them to stop it. Otherwise, people--like Teddy's parents--may become "Glitched" forever. The team's latest mission takes them to Brazil, where a new Dome is being built. But Rhonikon is adapting faster than ever and even the team's powers may not be enough to win this fight. With their families in danger and their favorite game turned into a real-life battle zone, the Stream Team have to level up fast--or lose everything. The final battle is coming. Are you in? "Teamwork's the name of the game in this action-packed romp." - Kirkus, The Stream: Battle Squad (Book 1)

Two months, six countries, one chance to fall in love . . . travel the world in this swoony enemies-to-lovers romance for fans of Love and Gelato, The Summer of Broken Rules and The Summer I Turned Pretty.Margot is That Girl – she's built her online audience from scratch and though her life looks perfect on screen, her influencing supports her family’s dying B&B. Theo is seen as a nepo baby – but photography is his ticket to escaping his billionaire father’s control, and the damage he has done to the local community – including Margot’s family. When they are both chosen to represent a luxury hotel chain on a global tour, they instantly clash. But as they travel together – from the markets of Hong Kong to the Austrian slopes – they realise that their online personas might be just that. Who is the real person behind the screen? And what would happen if they switch off and just lived in the moment?Turn on aeroplane mode and dive into this swoony summer romance – expect to read:*Enemie

Confessions of an AI Brain, Second Edition invites readers to not only to understand how AI works, but to imagine, question, and actively shape the kind of AI-enabled future they want to build. By framing AI as a narrator, the book ventures inside the mind of MIRANDA, a fictional yet technically grounded AI brain that narrates its own coming-of-age in a world saturated with algorithms, data, and digital infrastructure. Blending clear explanations with an engaging first-person voice, the book demystifies how modern AI systems are built, trained, deployed, and governed--without assuming any mathematical or programming background. Along the way, MIRANDA reflects on topics such as learning from data, bias and fairness, neurosymbolic reasoning, agentic AI, foundation models, digital twins, and the infrastructure that makes intelligent services possible.Rather than treating AI as a black box or distant threat, the narrative frames it as a partner in a shared human-machine ecosystem, explorin

Nightcrawler takes the spotlight as Si Spurrier explores mutantkind’s Krakoan age!On Krakoa, mutantkind has built a new Eden — but there are serpents in the garden. Snared by questions of death, law and love, only Nightcrawler can fight for the soul of Krakoa. Only he — and the curious crew he assembles — can help mutants defeat their inner darkness and find the Way of X! With Pixie on point, Juggernaut as a one-man riot squad and a cadre of fan favorites on call, Professor X’s son, Legion, hosts this unique team in the psychedelic mindspace called the Altar. But will David Haller succumb to his madness once again? Who is the Skinjacker possessing innocent mutants? Will Arakkii badass Weaponless Zsen be friend or foe? And why is Kurt Wagner growing horns? That won’t be the most surprising transformation coming for Nightcrawler — in this world or the one reshaped by Sinister! Plus: Kurt reunites with Mystique, as his definitive origin is revealed at last!COLLECTING: Way of X (2021) #1-5

The forest doesn't just take what it's owed--it takes whatever it wants.Dominic was born in Aplin Shade, a remote Canadian town built on the bones of another that vanished without a trace. Bookish and quiet, he never asked to lead his family, but after a carriage crash kills his father and leaves his sister forever changed, he has no choice.The only person who truly sees him is Lex, a logger in the camp near town and the love Dominic must keep secret. Together they dream of escaping Aplin Shade, a place where isolation breeds judgment and every kindness hides a cost.But the forest is no refuge. The Fanteur dwell there--shadowed beings who come at night to drain the dead of their blood and return them for burial by dawn.They've never touched the living.Until now.As winter descends and the Fanteur strike back against the logging camp, Dominic and Lex must fight for their lives, their love, and a way out of the woods' tightening grasp.Because the forest doesn't forgive, and it never forge

A cozy near-future novella about a crew of leftover robots opening their very own noodle shop, from acclaimed sci-fi author Annalee Newitz. An instant USA Today and indie bestseller! Indie Next pick Library Reads pick Most Anticipated at Electric Lit, Ms. Magazine, Gizmodo, Autostraddle, Book Riot, IGN, New Scientist, Reactor, and moreYou don't have to eat food to know the way to a city's heart is through its stomach. So when a group of deactivated robots come back online in an abandoned ghost kitchen, they decide to make their own way doing what they know: making food--the tastiest hand-pulled noodles around--for the humans of San Francisco, who are recovering from a devastating war. But when their robot-run business starts causing a stir, a targeted wave of one-star reviews threatens to boil over into a crisis. To keep their doors open, they'll have to call on their customers, their community, and each other--and find a way to survive and thrive in a world that wasn't built for them.

A groundbreaking examination of how the Affordable Care Act built public trust, withstood opposition, and redefined civic engagement. Can a bold new social program cultivate a supportive constituency, even as it is buffeted by political turbulence? In Against All Odds, Lawrence Jacobs, Ling Zhu, and Suzanne Mettler track the improbable journey of the Affordable Care Act, from its launch and fraught implementation, through years of fiery resistance to today, when it stands accepted as a pillar of U.S. health policy. Expanding coverage to millions, the law gradually softened polarization--even amongst Republicans--by delivering tangible benefits and restoring confidence that government can meet public needs. By 2025, sweeping budget cuts left the ACA's core protections intact, ensuring future coalitions can strengthen and expand them. Departing from the usual winner-loser narrative of lawmaking, Against All Odds reveals how health reform has nurtured a sense of shared responsibility for

Welcome to The Faraway Forest, a graphic novel series for early readers about a magical woodland village that's home to an assortment of adorable animal characters. Perfect for kids who love Animal Crossing!Hester has just moved to the Faraway Forest. As a night owl, she loves to rise just as the sun sets, and she keeps herself busy all night with her hobbies: dancing, cooking, writing, and costume making. But Hester wonders if there are new friends to be made when the sun is out. Can she stay awake long enough to find out? Or will she discover there is more to the mysterious forest night than she imagines? Either way, Hester is definitely going to have an adventure!For readers who love The Faraway Forest: Wally's Route or anyone new to this lively illustrated series, good feelings and great fun await in this delightful story."In this sweetly humorous, thoughtfully paced story world, Fong offers a gentle reminder that community is built on empathy and care. As inviting as a warm hug, t

Your mind spends most of its time dreaming. It's time to wake up. Our ability to think abstractly is humanity's superpower. It gave us language, art, science, and civilization. Before a wheel was built, it was imagined. Before a law was written, it was conceived. Abstraction lets us plan, create, and transcend our immediate circumstances. But this gift has a shadow. The same mind that builds bridges also builds prisons--of worry, comparison, and endless mental chatter. We fret over insults that never came, chase status that can't satisfy, and wage wars over lines on a map. The abstract world, once a tool, has become our cage. In The Abstract Mind, bestselling author and cognitive neuropsychologist Chris Niebauer illuminates how abstraction creates illusions that interfere with our perception of reality, how these illusions give rise to mental suffering, and how, with a little practice, you can learn to see through them. This book isn't another guide to mindfulness. It's a mirror--one t

Delilah is a lyricist looking for a muse. Emmett is a golem ready to be unmade. From the bestselling author of Rules for Ghosting comes a soul-stirring, romantic novel about a jilted singer-songwriter, her unexpected hitchhiker, and the road trip of a lifetime. When Delilah Cohen's much more famous fianc嶪 leaves her at the altar right before Delilah is supposed to start recording her first solo album, she finds herself with a notebook full of love songs that no longer make sense. Picking up a hitchhiker two hours into the road trip that was supposed to be her honeymoon seems as good a way as any to get her groove back. The last thing she expects is to start falling for her mysterious new passenger, but what's more inspiring than a rebound with a built-in expiration date? But there's more to Emmett than meets the eye. Emmett is a golem, a human-ish being of Jewish mythology who was created from clay to serve a now-deceased master. No longer needed, their final task is to make their way

聖誕節到了！寶寶忙著裝飾聖誕樹、製作薑餅屋，還要向家人送上聖誕祝福。本書以色彩鮮明的插畫呈現溫馨的節慶活動，讓小小讀者在翻閱圖畫時，認識聖誕節的各種習俗，也能和家人一起分享過節的樂趣。本書屬於專為嬰幼兒設計的 Indestructibles 系列，採用耐撕咬、防水的特殊材質製作，不怕寶寶啃咬、流口水，也能直接清洗。書本輕巧方便攜帶，以圖畫為主、文字極少的設計，鼓勵家長與寶寶一起看圖說話，讓閱讀自然融入日常生活。● Indestructibles 咬咬書系列，防水、耐咬、可清洗，適合嬰幼兒使用 ● 聖誕樹、薑餅屋與節慶祝福，透過鮮明插畫認識聖誕節 ● 輕巧好攜帶、符合 ASTM 安全標準，適合居家、外出與旅行閱讀It’s Christmastime! Baby loves decorating the tree, making a gingerbread house, and wishing Merry Christmas to family in this book that's INDESTRUCTIBLE!Original Indestructibles™ are still the best: chew proof, rip proof, drool proof, and 100% washable—books that babies can really sink their gums into!Beloved by babies and their parents, Indestructibles are built for the way babies “read” (i.e., with their hands and mouths) and are:Rip Proof—Made of ultra-durable tight-woven materialWaterproof—Can be chewed on, drooled on, and washed!Emergent Literacy Tool—Bright pictures and few or no words encourage dialogic readingPortable—Lightweight books can go anywhere, perfect for the diaper

把遊樂場裡熟悉的空氣曲棍球縮小放上書桌！Teeny-Tiny Air Hockey 將經典遊戲化為 長7英吋（約17.8公分） 的迷你版本，桌面內建風扇，能讓球盤在桌面滑行。套組附有 2支迷你球槌與球盤，隨時都能來場快速對戰，工作或讀書空檔也能玩上一局。球桌兩端設有計分器，每得一分即可立即記錄。套組另附一本 32頁迷你書，介紹空氣曲棍球的歷史與規則，並收錄趣味知識和不同玩法。小巧尺寸方便收納與攜帶，也是 RP Mini Games 桌上遊戲系列的一員，可與迷你足球、迷你高爾夫等遊戲一起收藏。● 7英吋（約17.8公分）風扇驅動迷你空氣曲棍球桌，附2支球槌與球盤，可實際雙人對戰● 球桌兩端皆有內建計分器，小巧尺寸仍保留完整遊戲元素，適合桌面隨時開玩● 附32頁迷你書，介紹空氣曲棍球歷史、規則、趣味知識與不同玩法；需4顆 AAA 電池，需另購Grab your mini mallets and get ready to send the puck flying in this miniature 2 3/4 x 7 inch desktop version of the beloved arcade classic!Arcade nostalgia in a desktop size: The 7-inch long, fan-powered air hockey table fits in the palm of your hand, and with 2 mini paddles and pucks all housed in a 2 7/8 x 3 3/4 inch box, this game is easy to take anywhere for on-the-go fun or display on your desk for a quick mid-day challenge.Easily keep score: Built-in score counters on each end make it simple to track every point.Miniature book included: Comes with a 32-page miniature book filled with the history and rules of air

This book presents the first systematic classification of Mandarin verbs within a rigorously defined modern generative framework.The classification is based on the subcategorized grammatical functions

風險創投 X 矽谷黑科技聯手打造一支史上最強NBA球隊，以及史丹佛商學院認證年度最佳企業！這個團隊的運作，根本就像一家科技公司！看世界冠軍金州勇士隊如何擁抱精明的商業慣例，以新世代科技和矽谷創新文化，不僅塑造出有史以來最有天賦的籃球隊，革新了現代NBA，同時也創造一門好生意。堪比《魔球》的改造奇蹟！勇士隊球迷根本不敢想像，這個經營不善且球員天賦在聯盟吊車尾的球隊，有可能在短時間內搖身一變成為一支奪

能與人產生連結，且仍保持真我，才是真正的歸屬感。在獨來獨往的世界裡，不會發生任何改變。往外踏出一步，就能找到自己喜歡、也被需要的存在。你也會發現，很多人都和你一樣，正走在尋找歸屬感的路上。作者艾蜜莉‧懷特，與家人關係緊密，也有數位摯交好友，就人際關係而言，她並不孤單。但她總覺得自己活得不夠踏實，生命中好像缺少了什麼。為了尋找失落的那一角，她決定從個人生活出發，逐步外拓，從人、事、物等不同層面，展開