The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, Rip Van Winkle, and Tales of a Traveller is a timeless collection of short stories written by Washington Irving, one of America's foremost literary figures. Originally published in the early years of XIX century, this collection has captivated readers for centuries with its haunting and humorous tales that have become iconic pieces of American literature. The book begins with the legendary tale of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, set in a small village in New York ...

This book sets out to search for the Second World - the (post)socialist context - in dance studies and examines the way it appears and reappears in today's globalized world.It traces hidden and invisibilized legacies over the span of one century, probing questions that can make viewers, artists, and scholars uncomfortable regarding dance histories, memories, circulations and production modes in and around the (post)socialist world. The contributions delve into a va...

Introduction to "Revolution 2.0: When AI Evolves Faster Than Humans"Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept confined to science fiction; it is rapidly shaping our present and redefining our future. But what happens when AI progresses at a rate beyond human comprehension? "Revolution 2.0: When AI Evolves Faster Than Humans" is a thought-provoking exploration into this unfolding technological revolution.This book takes rea...

Blackout: The Architects of ChaosA Techno-Thriller for the Age of DataMax Verhagen never meant to uncover a world-shattering conspiracy—he just followed the numbers. As a rising financial analyst at Mercator Bank, he spots an anomaly hidden in offshore accounts: a dizzying network of shell companies, quantum-encrypted transactions, and staggering sums of "virtual" money. Except this shadowy ledger isn't just about cash. It's a blueprint to reshape global pow...

Warfare Reimagined: Embracing AI in the MilitaryIntroductionWelcome to the age of reimagined warfare.The integration of artificial intelligence into military operations represents the most profound transformation in military affairs since the advent of nuclear weapons. But unlike the atomic revolution, which added a new dimension to warfare, AI is reshaping every aspect of military operations – from the tactical to the strategic, from train...

This book presents a tutorial review of van der Pol model, a universal oscillator model for the analysis of modern RC−oscillators in weak and strong nonlinear regimes. A detailed analysis of the injection locking in van der Pol oscillators is also presented. The relation between the van der Pol parameters and several circuit implementations in CMOS nanotechnology is given, showing that this theory is very useful in the optimization of oscillator key parameters, such as: frequency, amplitud...

Non-destructive testing (NDT) is a pertinent task in nearly every field of human activity, from the assuring of aircraft integrity to the evaluation of infrastructural decay caused by deterioration or damage. The development of non-destructive methods for quality management results in economic and environmental benefits, in an increase in

The Special Issue consolidates new approaches to the study of the EU’s role in the eastern neighbourhood and beyond, informed by post-structuralist traditions in international relations. More specifically, by revisiting the European Neighbourhood Policy’s agenda from the conceptual perspective of ‘the political’ and redefining the notions of ‘othering’, ‘differentiation’ and ‘normalisation’, this volume renders a new and much-needed theoretical and empirical outlook onto the policy develop...

Respiratory care is the largest overall component of neonatal intensive care, and the fifth edition of the Manual of Neonatal Respiratory Care is the leading bedside guide for all aspects of respiratory care in the neonatal intensive care unit. Its easy-to-read outline format is simple yet comprehensive and covers all aspects of lung disease in the newborn infant, including embryology, principles of mechanical ventilation, procedures and techniques, monitoring, devices, adjunctive...

**NATIONAL BESTSELLER • SHIRLEY JACKSON AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST EDITED ANTHOLOGY • BRAM STOKER AWARD NOMINEE FOR SUPERIOR ACHIEVEMENT IN AN ANTHOLOGY • LOCUS AWARD FINALISTA bold, clever, and sublimely sinister collection that dares to ask the question: “Are you ready to be un-settled?”“Never failed to surprise, delight, and shock.” —Nick Cutter, author of The Troop and Little HeavenFeaturing stories by:**Norris Black • Ambe...

Secret agent Jason Bourne faces off against his loyal friend who has proven to be his ultimate betrayer, from a New York Times bestselling author.Jason Bourne is searching for an elusive cadre of terrorists planning to destroy America's most strategic natural resources—and needs the help of his longtime friend, General Boris Karpov.Karpov, the newly appointed head of Russia's most feared spy agency, FSB-2, is one of the most determined, justice-hun...

"Gothic horror for the ages…Combining shiver-inducing horror with sharp-fanged social commentary, this more that merits comparison to Dracula and other genre titans."— Publishers Weekly, Starred ReviewGoodreads Most Anticipated Spring Horror Novels"I'm in your blood, and you are in mine…"The Netherlands, 1887. Lucy's twin sister Sarah is unwell. She refuses to eat, mumbles nonsensically, and is inc...