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Autonomous sensors transmit data and power their electronics without using cables. They can be found in e.g. wireless sensor networks (WSNs) or remote acquisition systems. Although primary batteries p

Have you ever had one of those “I wish I hadn’t just said that!” moments?In “Say This, Not That,” expert communication trainer Dan O’Connor gives you the words and phrases you can use to effortlessly

Can a one-legged boy become a great samurai warrior? Meet some unique aspiring champions in this kick-off to an exciting new martial arts series.Niya Moto is the only one-legged samurai kid in Japan, famous for falling flat on his face in the dirt. The one school that will accept him is the Cockroach Ryu, led by the legendary sensei Ki-Yaga. He may be an old man overly fond of naps, but Ki-Yaga is also known for taking in kids that the world has judged harshly: an albino girl with extra fingers and toes, a boy who is blind, a big kid whose past makes him loath to fight. A warrior in his time, Ki-Yaga demands excellence in everything from sword fighting to poetry. But can the ragtag Cockroaches make the treacherous journey to the Samurai Trainee Games, never mind take on the all-conquering Dragons? In a fast-moving, action-filled tale that draws on true details of feudal Japan, Niya finds there’s no fear they can’t face as long as they stick together — for

Terence the Tapir is going to be a doctor, just like his mummy! Off they go to the hospital... Terence knows that the most important thing is to cheer up the patients - and his dancing and bouncing an

This book discusses cryptographic and combinatorial properties of Boolean functions. Boolean functions are very easy to understand (but deep in analysis) and the subject covers significant amount of m

Revered management thinker Peter F. Drucker is our trusted guide in this thoughtful, day-by-day companion that offers his penetrating and practical wisdom. Amid the multiple pressures of our daily work lives, The Daily Drucker provides the inspiration and advice to meet the many challenges we face. With his trademark clarity, vision, and humanity, Drucker sets out his ideas on a broad swath of key topics, from time management, to innovation, to outsourcing, providing useful insights for each day of the year.These 366 daily readings have been harvested from Drucker's lifetime of work. At the bottom of each page, the reader will find an action point that spells out exactly how to put Drucker's ideas into practice. It is as if the wisest and most action-oriented management consultant in the world is in the room, offering his timeless gems of advice. The Daily Drucker is for anyone who seeks to understand and put to use Drucker's powerful words and ideas.

More than 1 million books sold in the Practice Makes Perfect series!Based on the successful approach of the series, a clear and engaging introduction to Portuguese, specifically designed for beginnersConsisting of 60 compact units, each lesson in Practice Makes Perfect: Beginning Portuguese with Two Audio CDs can be completed in just 20 minutes. Rather than focusing on grammar, each accessible lesson includes essential vocabulary, an easy-to-follow dialogue, an engaging exercise for you to practice what you've learned, a section on common phrases, and an interesting cultural comment. This approach allows you to master the basics of Portuguese communication without being intimidated by grammar. Each dialogue is given in Portuguese and voiced by native speakers. Every new word or phrase for the dialogues is given in the vocabulary section, and each dialogue appears on an audio recording, giving you the opportunity to hear correct pronunciation and develop your own speaking skills.Practic

What do elevators, beloved character actor Wilford Brimley, mall maps, flashing yellow traffic lights, the Weather Channel, and Allstate commercials have in common? Not much other than they all are o

Eva Longoria may be most recognized for her role as Desperate Housewives’ saucy Gabrielle Solis, but on her own time, there are few places she would rather be than in the kitchen, cooking th

In his bestselling memoir Tweak, Nic Sheff took readers on an emotionally gripping roller-coaster ride through his days as a crystal meth and heroin addict. Now in this powerful follow-up about his co

Based on the Cornell note-taking format, this resource incorporates writing into the learning process. Directly linked to the student text, this notebook provides a systematic approach to learning sci

More Favorite Songs of Praise is the newest edition of the time-honored "Favorite" series. Michael Lawrence has carefully chosen some of the best-known "Favorites" of Contemporary Christian Praise Son

More Favorite Songs of Praise is the newest edition of the time-honored "Favorite" series. Michael Lawrence has carefully chosen some of the best-known "Favorites" of Contemporary Christian Praise Son

Simpson (special education, Sam Houston State U.) and Bakken (special education, Illinois State U.) provide a resource for teachers consisting of 26 chapters by occupational therapists, speech-languag

Applies the Roman calendar to daily modern life, bringing together history, myth, wisdom, prayer, and cuisine to demonstrate the Roman secret of enjoying each day fully.