Danny is dangerous.Not, like, drives a fast car dangerous or alcoholic gambler like my dad dangerous.He’s mafia dangerous. Russian bratva. Vory v zakone. He belongs to Nikolai Kalasnikov’s family, the most powerful mob syndicate in Houston.Months ago, we shared a secret, thrilling kiss before Danny disappeared with only a brief goodbye, sent away by his boss to handle family business.And then someone tried to kill me and my family.N...

The seeress moved a hand toward the cards captain had chosen:"Cards can lay out your past, decipher your present and reveal you the future. You are a brave and strong warrior and you understand that, in a debased and corrupted world, it is necessary to rebel in order to subvert the system. The thin boundary line that divides love from hate is crumbly.There is a path in front of you: it leads to perdition or redemption. I see death lingers around you and who stands beside you. It’s hidden u...

Wax carving is like sculpture for jewellery and allows enormous creativity, as so many different forms can be made. This practical guide introduces the techniques to this age-old method through a series of guided exercises and projects, and demonstrates how exciting it can be. Drawing on the experience of two master wax-carvers, it also gives invaluable advice on the finish of your cast pieces and how to reproduce them. With over 400 colour photos, it give advice on setting up for wax carv...

This paper presents unique evidence on health workers' career choices in Ethiopia. It shows that challenges like health workers' limited willingness to work in rural areas, as well as their likelihood to migrate abroad vary substantially and are correlated with background, motivation, and job satisfaction. Governments in Africa have identified human resources for health as a priority to improve health outcomes. This study is a valuable resource to better understand health worker choices an...

The seeress moved a hand toward the cards captain had chosen:"Cards can lay out your past, decipher your present and reveal you the future. You are a brave and strong warrior and you understand that, in a debased and corrupted world, it is necessary to rebel in order to subvert the system. The thin boundary line that divides love from hate is crumbly.There is a path in front of you: it leads to perdition or redemption. I see death lingers around you and who stands beside you. It’s hidden u...

Crazy Zen – A No-Nonsense Guide to Mindfulness for the Modern MindThis is about surviving the chaos of modern life while staying sane.Blending science, humor, and raw honesty, Crazy Zen explores the neuroscience behind mindfulness, the myths of self-improvement, and the practical ways to stay grounded in an overstimulated world. Whether you're a skeptic, a burnout, or just someone looking for clarity, this book will challenge, inspire, and transfor...

Mis Cuatro Estaciones es un testimonio de vida. Un diario personal transformado en una narracin profunda y divertida a la vez sobre cmo enfrentar una enfermedad de forma positiva, y cmo la familia y los amigos juegan el papel ms importante en la recuperacin. Tener una enfermedad, no significa estar enfermo ese es el mensaje mas contundente que nos deja este libro. Un mensaje de esperanza y de practicidad sobre cmo lidiar con momentos difciles que aparecen de repente. Esos tpicos momentos d...

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 4th Conference on Creativity in Intellectual Technologies and Data Science, CIT&DS 2021, held in Volgograd, Russia, in September 2021.The 39 full papers, 7 short papers, and 2 keynote papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 182 submissions. The papers are organized in the following topical sections: Artificial intelligence and deep learning technologies: knowledge discovery in patent and open sources; open science sema...

A consistent theory for thin anisotropic layered structures is developed starting from asymptotic analysis of 3D equations in linear elasticity. The consideration is not restricted to the traditional boundary conditions along the faces of the structure expressed in terms of stresses, originating a new type of boundary value problems, which is not governed by the classical Kirchhoff-Love assumptions. More general boundary value problems, in particular related to elastic foundations are also...

The healthcare industry is poised for a transformative leap, driven by the convergence of next-generation wireless technologies and the growing demand for patient-centered care. In the 6G era, connectivity is no longer merely a supporting tool—it is the foundation upon which healthcare delivery is being built. Patient-Centric 6G: A New Era in Smart Healthcare is a guide to understanding and harnessing this revolution, where technology and compassion converge to redefine how care i...

This book collects the contributions from the VII edition of the "UPhD Green" Conference, held in Florence, Italy on November 7, 2024, as part of the Urbanpromo event. It includes topics such as sustainable development, urban and territorial planning, urban and architectural design, and policy analysis and evaluation. These topics are crucial as they address the pressing need for sustainable solutions in urban environments, which are increasingly affected by challenges such as climate chan...

This book features a selection of the best papers presented at two SIEV seminars held in Venice, Italy, in September 2017 and 2018, in the context of the Urbanpromo Green events. Bringing together experts from a diverse range of fields – economics, appraisal, architecture, energy, urban planning, sociology, and the decision sciences – and government representatives, the seminars encouraged reflections on the role of future cites in terms of sustainable development, with a particular focus ...