Full of friendship, family and fun, Francine Pascal's iconic Sweet Valley twin sisters come to life in a brand-new graphic novel series that is perfect for fans of Jacqueline Wilson and Rollergirl.With the autumn show approaching at their Dance Studio, twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield, find themselves vying for the spotlight . . .Jessica knows she's the better dancer - but their teacher only seems to have eyes for her sister! No matter how har...

Twin sisters Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield are about to turn seven—which means party-planning and gift-giving drama! Grab some confetti and celebrate the debut of Sweet Valley Kids, the chapter book graphic novel prequel series to the beloved New York Times-bestselling Sweet Valley Twins graphic novels!Jessica and Elizabeth share a vision for their seventh birthday week: matching outfits, tons of presents, and the BEST PARTY EVER! But then those pesky de...

A passionate defence of religious faith by the great seventeenth-century philosopher, mathematician and physicistBlaise Pascal was the precociously brilliant contemporary of Descartes, but it is his unfinished apologia for the Christian religion upon which his reputation now rests. The Pensées is a collection of philosophical fragments, notes and essays in which he explores the contradictions of human nature in psychological, social, metaphysical and, above all, theologica...

In The Bitcoin Enlightenment, billionaire entrepreneur Ricardo B Salinas, who bought his first Bitcoin at $200, shares the hard-won monetary wisdom passed down through four generations of his family. Having survived Mexico's devastating hyperinflation of the 1980s, Salinas understands firsthand how fiat money destroys wealth, corrupts society, and enslaves entire populations.This groundbreaking book reveals:Why saving in dollars, euros, or any fiat currency guarantees pover...

Since the beginning of the 21st century, global warming, terrorism, the pandemic and now the war in Ukraine have created a widespread feeling that the world is an increasingly dangerous place. In response to this situation, it is understandable that many people are inclined to retreat to the safety of their home – the last refuge and safeguard against the savagery of the outside world. But the home is not just a shelter: it is a space that supplants and replaces the world, a wired cocoon t...

Are you ready to break free from the shadows of narcissistic abuse and embark on a transformative journey towards healing and empowerment? "Healing from Narcissistic Abuse Recovery" is your comprehensive guide to reclaiming your sense of self, setting healthy boundaries, and rebuilding your life with confidence and resilience.In this empowering book, emotional abuse recovery expert Callie Parker provides you with practical strategies, compassionate insights, and proven techniques t...

Developing Graphics Frameworks with Python and OpenGL shows you how to create software for rendering complete three-dimensional scenes. The authors explain the foundational theoretical concepts as well as the practical programming techniques that will enable you to create your own animated and interactive computer-generated worlds.You will learn how to combine the power of OpenGL, the most widely adopted cross-platform API for GPU programming, with the acc...

Use these best practices to increase your productivity, efficiency and quality in Captivate projects. These 30 tips are divided into 5 categories: 1. Achieving Consistency - Tips for achieving conistency in the look of buttons, images, fonts and the placement of objects in the project 2. Limiting Rework - Why reinvent the wheel? Learn ways to reduce your work load and make life easier for you in your Captivate projects 3. Time-Saving Tips - These tips will save your hours of development ti...

Fascism, communism, genocide, slavery, racism, imperialism--the West has no shortage of reasons for guilt. And, indeed, since the Holocaust and the end of World War II, Europeans in particular have been consumed by remorse. But Pascal Bruckner argues that guilt has now gone too far. It has become a pathology, and even an obstacle to fighting today's atrocities. Bruckner, one of France's leading writers and public intellectuals, argues that obsessive guilt has obscured important realities. ...

At 800-feet long, the Hindenburg was the largest airship ever built--just slightly smaller than the Titanic! Also of a disastrous end, the zeppelin burst into flame as spectators watched it attempt to land in Lakehurst, New Jersey on May 6, 1937. In under a minute, the Hindenburg was gone, people jumping from windows to escape. However, only 62 of the 97 crew members and passengers onboard survived. The exact cause of the disaster is still unknown and remains a fascinating historical myste...

Can Jessica save Elizabeth from falling in with the wrong crowd when her twin is determined to make friends with the most unpopular girl in school?! The fun and drama continues in this New York Times bestselling graphic novel series!Sophia Rizzo is the best writer in school and Elizabeth knows she'd be perfect to write the new Sweet Valley Middle School play! The one problem? There are rumors about Sophia and Jessica is sure she'll only get Elizabeth in bi...

From Francine Pascal, creator of the bestselling Sweet Valley High series, comes the fifth installment of the groundbreaking, six-part, E-original serial, The Sweet Life, continuing the adventures of beautiful blonde twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield and the gang from Sweet Valley.For Jessica and Elizabeth, the sweet life begins at 30…Three years after the events of Sweet Valley Confidential, Elizabeth and Jes...