From humble beginnings in a physics lab on the campus of Loyola University came the sounds of the first radio station in the lower Mississippi River Valley when WWL Radio signed on in 1922. The little station would grow into a national powerhouse, with its morning Dawnbusters show and nightly broadcasts from the Blue Room of the Roosevelt Hotel. The city�s second oldest station, WSMB, with studios in the Maison Blanche Building, developed its own cast of favorites, including �Nut and Jeff....

To solve a crystal structure means to determine the precise spatial arrangements of all of the atoms in a chemical compound in the crystalline state. This knowledge gives a chemist access to a large range of information, including connectivity, conformation, and accurate bond lengths and angles. In addition, it implies the stoichiometry, the density, the symmetry and the three dimensional packing of the atoms in the solid. Since interatomic distances are in the region of100-300 pm or 1-3 A...

The “Know Thy Self program” is a six-session course designed to help you reach your individual potential. The “Know Thy Self program” concentrates on providing insights and practical techniques to assist you in reaching your potential. It is simple to understand and to follow. The “Know Thy Self program” facilitates the release of stress, helps build your confidence, thereby enabling you to enjoy life to the fullest, in fact it helps you diminish your problems altogether. With various medi...

Over the centuries, many had tried to kill the Count. All had failed. Until now . . .Eight vampires—all the spawn of Dracula—gather at their master's estate to solve the mystery of his murder. But as a new day dawns, a voice cries out and another creature of the night is slain. Trapped, the sun burning bright outside, the apex predators realize they have met their match—a diabolical killer who plans on picking them off one by one.As the day wears on and their numbers dwindl...

More than 50 years ago, with the flip of a switch and the turn of a dial, local television became an unforgettable part of New Orleans culture. For many viewers, the memories remain vivid, even if much of what they saw was in black and white. This collection of vintage photographs highlights the history of popular programs and personalities, beginning with the city�s first station, WDSU-TV. After signing on the air in 1948, Channel 6 introduced favorites like Mrs. Muffin, The Great MacNutt...

This book investigates how online platforms are reshaping the ways diplomacy and conflict unfold in the global arena. It explores how these infrastructures structure political visibility, influence strategic narratives, and redefine how states act, interact, and represent themselves online. Across five thematic chapters, the volume examines platforms as both connective technologies and geopolitical actors, integrating market and entertainment logics into international communication. It ana...

This book deals with a much understudied and poorly understood aspect of business: the role of owners and boards in value creation. While there is abundant guidance on value creation for publicly listed firms and their managers, the role played by owners, and their corporate directors, in value creation and governance has been overlooked. This book aims to fill that gap.• The first part deals with the mission, and the values and rules pertaining to the governance of the business. T...

The Bible is the primary way God talks to us. It is usually easy to understand. However, there are several sections that are confusing, perplexing, and even appear contradictory--in short, mysterious. Most notable are the following:Who Jesus is and what did He look likeGod abandoning Jesus on the CrossFour Different Resurrection AccountsHow a Global Flood HappenedThe Purpose of LifeWhen a Human Body DiesEternal Life and Its Location

A young woman with a fortune and no past that anyone can trace buys her way into the Second Empire's demi-monde and refuses everything it offers her — including a general who is used to being accepted. Massa was a cavalry officer and a marquis who wrote revues for the private theatres of the court he belonged to; he knew every room in this book from the inside.

A learn-by-doing guide to developing, testing, and pitching a startup idea, balancing a pragmatic approach and rigorous academic content.This innovative book offers a learn-by-doing guide to entrepreneurship that balances practical advice with rigorous academic content. It introduces important concepts, provides highly engaging examples, and supplies the tools needed to put lessons into practice, creating a research-supported, step-by-step reference for developing,...

Zibeline Volume 3 follows the journey of a spirited young woman whose sudden inheritance propels her into the dazzling yet demanding world of high society. Wealth brings freedom, but also scrutiny, as generosity and independence challenge accepted social norms. The narrative traces her movement through elegant gatherings and private encounters, where charm and confidence attract admiration as well as envy. Personal values guide her actions, particularly a desire to correct past injustices ...

Live la dolce vita with recipes for Italian treats from amaretti to zabaglione: "Mak[es] these potentially tricky desserts feel completely approachable." — The Kitchn.comNo true Italian meal is complete without a perfectly crafted dessert. From traditional favorites to little-known delights, this book shows how to make eye-popping, mouth-watering, authentic Italian sweets, including:• Amaretti Morbidi Soft Amaretti ...