What blooms becomes deadly, in this lush historical fantasy about an assassin on a quest for revenge perfect for fans of Shen Tao and Amelie Wen Zhao.Far away from the Court of Wei where she was born, Xinni trains in the art of revenge at the Blooming Lotus Sect, a cult of female assassins shrouded in the clouds of Mount Hua that offers revenge to anyone who seeks it. Her mysterious teacher, Sanren, is ruthless and hard to please, but by blinding her targe...

An irresistibly dark reimagining of 1930s Shanghai filled with glamour, gods and gangsters, perfect for fans of S. A. Chakraborty and Fonda Lee.‘I was utterly swept up . . . seductive, sprawling, full of malice’ – Kendare Blake, New York Times bestselling author of Three Dark CrownsIn Shanghai, danger wears many faces . . .1932, Shanghai. By day, Jingwen delivers bones for her grandmother, an exclu...

Genres collide in this dark and atmospheric reimagining of 1930s Shanghai for fans of Nghi Vo and S. A. Chakraborty.Jingwen spends her nights as a showgirl at the Paramount, one of the most lavish clubs in Shanghai, competing ruthlessly to charm wealthy patrons. To cap off her shifts, she runs money for her grandmother, the exclusive surgeon to the most powerful gang in the city. A position her grandmother is pressuring her to inherit…When a series of dance...

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to nature-inspired metaheuristic methods for search and optimization, including the latest trends in evolutionary algorithms and other forms of natural computing. Over 100 different types of these methods are discussed in detail. The authors emphasize non-standard optimization problems and utilize a natural approach to the topic, moving from basic notions to more complex ones.An introductory chapter covers the necessary biological...

This textbook focuses on the fundamental principles and the essential and latest technologies required for the successful design of modern wireless communications systems. The authors provide detailed coverage of the lower layers of the open systems interconnection model of the International Organization for Standardization, particularly the physical and medium-access control layers.Wireless Communication Systems (second edition) is thoroughly reorganized for easy understa...

This book will be of interest to a broad readership, regardless of whether they have a background in sociolinguistics, functional linguistics or genre theories. It presents an accessible “meta-language” (i.e. a language for talking about language) that is workable and usable for teachers and researchers from both language and content backgrounds, thus facilitating collaboration across content and language subject panels. Chapters 1 to 3 lay the theoretical foundation of this common meta-la...

A devotional, reflectional book of Christian prose and poetry, interspersed with personal anecdotes, chronicling the author’s immigrant experience and challenges which she overcame through her firm faith in God.

Rudolf Steiner's inspiring words provide rich and nourishing thoughts and ideas for self-development and spiritual enlightenment. Daily Contemplations offers a separate passage from Steiner's lectures – a special gift upon which to reflect – to accompany each day of the year. Carefully selected by Jean-Claude Lin, the quotations are sourced from lectures and addresses that Steiner gave on the specific day in question. Thus, the ordering is not arbitrary but arises from the historical fact ...

This book is a compilation of selected papers from the 2nd International Petroleum and Petrochemical Technology Conference (IPPTC 2018). The work focuses on petroleum & petrochemical technologies and practical challenges in the field. It creates a platform to bridge the knowledge gap between China and the world. The conference not only provides a platform to exchanges experience but also promotes the development of scientific research in petroleum & petrochemical technologies. The book wil...

Monitoring and control of microstructure evolution in metal processing is essential in developing the right properties in a metal. Microstructure evolution in metal forming processes summarises the wealth of recent research on the mechanisms, modelling and control of microstructure evolution during metal forming processes.Part one reviews the general principles involved in understanding and controlling microstructure evolution in metal forming. Techniques for modelling microstructure and o...

The Mossling Press High Contrast Series features high-contrast illustrations designed to support your baby's developing vision at every turn of the page.Garden introduces twelve plants — plum blossom, bamboo, lotus, sunflower and more — as bold, detailed black-and-white illustrations built on a variety of rich flora. One plant per spread, with generous white space and a quiet rhythm designed for the earliest months of life.Every Mossling Press High Contrast book leads with ...

The Mossling Press High Contrast Series features high-contrast illustrations designed to support your baby's developing vision at every turn of the page.Sky introduces twelve sights overhead — sun, cloud, kite, rainbow and more — as bold, detailed black-and-white illustrations that follow one day from morning sun to the nighttime moon. One sight per spread, with generous white space and a quiet rhythm designed for the earliest months of life.Every Mossling Press High Contra...