A journey of a young man's life, to subsequent travels around the world, and following to life in a lot of places.A philosophical and psychological inquiry into the mind and world, with real life people and examples.

Veterinarian and Dark Knights biker Baxter “Baz” Wicked, the most charming and mysterious of the family, has a career he loves, a brotherhood he trusts, and plans that don’t include settling down just yet. Come along for the unexpected, hilarious, and heart-wrenching ride as Baz discovers that life and love can be messy, and carefully crafted plans can’t hold a candle to ten tiny fingers and toes.Talk Wicked to Me may be enjoyed as a standalone romance or ...

The school trip is fast approaching, and Takamine’s more than a little worried Shirota won’t be able to keep up with everyone else, so there’s only one thing to do—go on a trial run! Eri and Rurika are along for the ride too, and after Shirota and Eri head out to buy supplies, Rurika finds herself alone with Takamine, who she can’t help feeling awkward around. What on earth could have happened between these two, and why does only Rurika seem fazed by it…?

In today’s modern world, it is crucial to ensure diversity and inclusion are present in all forms of education. This can be particularly difficult to achieve in virtual learning environments as educators and students adjust to this new way of teaching and learning. Further study on how schools and institutions across the globe are promoting diversity in online environments is necessary to discover the best practices and ensure education as a whole remains inclusive. Comparative Research on...

A sweeping historical thriller that uncovers the explosive secrets buried under war, corruption and legend. Based on true accounts, real figure and chilling conspiracy

A year's worth of management wisdom, all in one place.We've reviewed the ideas, insights, and best practices from the past year of Harvard Business Review to keep you up to date on the most cutting-edge, influential thinking driving business today. With authors from Ginni Rometty to Robert I. Sutton and company examples from Maersk to Nvidia, this volume brings the most current and important management conversations right to your fingertips.

"Pen & Brush" brings to life the dramatic struggle for Philippine independence through the eyes of national heroes Jose Rizal, Juan Luna, Antonio Luna and Andres Bonifacio. From European cafes to the battlefields in the Philippines drenched in blood, teir voices echo in art, in books, in revolution, in sacrifices. A sweeping, emotional portrait of a nation's fight for freedom--- and the brave men who dared to dream...

An Original Dutch Master is an amusing fictional story and enjoyable read with an unexpected plot, and a big cast of interesting diverse well-rounded characters. Narrated in the first person, we follow a group of middle-aged people who use a social club where they indulge in numerous activities: crown green bowls, snooker, darts, cribbage, and other indoor activities played in pubs and clubs around the country. They interact with other members of the club. By interact I mean fallout, squab...

Deep in the heart of a bright and beautiful jungle lived Tanu the Tiger, strong and brave, and Dia the Deer, gentle and quick. Tigers and deer were never meant to be friends… but a surprising encounter changed everything.When a sudden storm separated Dia from her herd, she found herself lost and frightened. Instead of hunting her, Tanu chose to help. Together, they discovered that kindness can build bridges between even the most unlikely of friends.Through fun adventures, p...

This book explores and analyzes governance and policy issues in South, Southeast, and East Asia. It maps governance challenges and analyzes current trends from the perspectives of democracy, public policy, and public institutions. Regional public administration and governance systems have undergone some phenomenal changes over the last three decades and have played a key role in the economic progress of the area, especially in the Southeast and East Asian nations. Rich with country-specifi...

This book constitutes the Revised Selected Papers of the Second International Conference, ICAETA 2023, held in Istanbul, Turkey, during March 10–11, 2023.The 37 full papers included in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 139 submissions. The topics cover a range of areas related to engineering, technology, and applications. Main themes of the conference include, but are not limited to: Data Analysis, Visualization and Applications; Artificial Intelligence, Machine...

Iatrogenesis is the occurrence of untoward effects resulting from actions of health care providers, including medical errors, medical malpractice, practicing beyond one’s expertise, adverse effects of medication, unnecessary treatment, inappropriate screenings, and surgical errors. This is a huge public health issue: tens to hundreds of thousands of deaths are attributed to iatrogenic causes each year in the U.S., and vulnerable populations such as the elderly and minorities are particular...