The Compeer
The Compeer

Author: Jamie Applegate Hunter

Publisher:

Published: 2021-06-13

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13:

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When the humans destroyed the Earth, the gods were forced to wipe it clean and start anew. They created four immortal kings blessed with elemental powers to keep the peace among the new world and regulate their land's climate. Thousands of years later, when corruption among the four kingdoms interrupts the delicate balance, a compeer emerges with an unlikely band of allies to defeat the evil infiltrating their land. Winnie Hayward lives a double life between working her family's tavern and training in secret with the kingdom's most respected general. Thad is the mysterious Winter King with a broody demeanor, a disdain for royal life, and a romantic chip on his shoulder. When the two meet by chance under false pretenses, they fall into a steamy, whirlwind romance that eventually launches a war between kingdoms. The Compeer weaves an adrenaline-filled tale with betrayal, romance, humor, and jaw-dropping twists fans of New Adult fantasy romance will devour. Contains adult language and situations.

Peer Coaching in Higher Education
Peer Coaching in Higher Education

Author: Barbara L. Gottesman

Publisher: R&L Education

Published: 2009-10-15

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 1607094150

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Peer Coaching in Higher Education describes a simple, five-step method for the improvement of teaching in colleges and universities. Professors and instructors in small groups, as departmental faculty, or as inter- and intra-departmental partners can increase faculty collegiality and improve their teaching techniques for increases in student learning. Gottesman explains the theory and practice of peer coaching, specifically describing its application among the faculty and students of five universities. She provides directions for a faculty conducting its own peer coaching seminar, including necessary hand-outs and examples. Actual peer coaching exchanges give faculty ideas about the extended applications of this process.

The Secrets of Skin Colour
The Secrets of Skin Colour

Author: Rita Bhandari

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2022-02-22

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 1039108725

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Open your eyes! Ready your ears! It’s time to learn with the Ace Compeers! The Ace Compeers are a diverse group of friends committed to learning all about the world and helping others. Join Ang, Basma, Riley, Erika, and Manjeet as they learn about skin colour and the ways people are both different and similar. Using kid-friendly language and an antiracist framework, this first book of The Ace Compeers series uses inquiry-based learning techniques to draw connections between skin colour, genetics, geography, and history. It sets the foundation upon which children can shift their preconceived ideas of race and adopt an accurate understanding of skin colour. This book also features study questions to foster a hunger for learning and guide discussion with young readers, making this book an excellent resource for parents, schools, and educational organizations.

Peer Marriage
Peer Marriage

Author: Pepper Schwartz

Publisher:

Published: 1994

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13:

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In a book based on more than 100 probing interviews with couples, the bestselling author of American Couples: Money, Work, and Sex uncovers the hidden pitfalls, drastic changes, and unsuspected, astonishing rewards experienced by truly equal partners in a marriage.

Peer-to-Peer Computing
Peer-to-Peer Computing

Author: Quang Hieu Vu

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2009-10-20

Total Pages: 330

ISBN-13: 3642035140

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Peer-to-peer (P2P) technology, or peer computing, is a paradigm that is viewed as a potential technology for redesigning distributed architectures and, consequently, distributed processing. Yet the scale and dynamism that characterize P2P systems demand that we reexamine traditional distributed technologies. A paradigm shift that includes self-reorganization, adaptation and resilience is called for. On the other hand, the increased computational power of such networks opens up completely new applications, such as in digital content sharing, scientific computation, gaming, or collaborative work environments. In this book, Vu, Lupu and Ooi present the technical challenges offered by P2P systems, and the means that have been proposed to address them. They provide a thorough and comprehensive review of recent advances on routing and discovery methods; load balancing and replication techniques; security, accountability and anonymity, as well as trust and reputation schemes; programming models and P2P systems and projects. Besides surveying existing methods and systems, they also compare and evaluate some of the more promising schemes. The need for such a book is evident. It provides a single source for practitioners, researchers and students on the state of the art. For practitioners, this book explains best practice, guiding selection of appropriate techniques for each application. For researchers, this book provides a foundation for the development of new and more effective methods. For students, it is an overview of the wide range of advanced techniques for realizing effective P2P systems, and it can easily be used as a text for an advanced course on Peer-to-Peer Computing and Technologies, or as a companion text for courses on various subjects, such as distributed systems, and grid and cluster computing.

A Warm Winter
A Warm Winter

Author: Priyam Kumar

Publisher: Partridge Publishing

Published: 2014-04-16

Total Pages: 271

ISBN-13: 1482820897

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This is a story about two people: Abhay and Anamika, who are different, yet similar to each other. They meet in the beautiful city of Chandigarh, and fall in love. But even as they do, they have their own secrets, and pasts that they do not want to share with each other. However, as the bond of love cannot be formed with the thread of lies, they do reveal their secrets, which bring back memories that they would rather lock in a dungeon. While Anamika reveals of her dowry hungry ex-husband, Abhay talks about his former love, and his true identity comes into picture. While it seems that they have come closer to each other, the cruel hand of destiny plays a game with them, so much so that their lives are wrecked and transformed completely. While Abhay realises after a year that his love is gone, Anamika becomes famous, in the world of fashion and movies. Her life looks pretty, but is hollow, until she meets Abhay again, and their worlds collide. This is a tale of highs and lows, love, friendship, trust and patience.

Peer Power
Peer Power

Author: Cynthia Clay

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2012-02-08

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 111822728X

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Peer Power "Peer Power is my pocket coach. Useful, insightful, and immediately applicable, the book is a life saver in building business relationships and resolving conflicts." —Pamela J. Schmidt, executive director, ISA – The Association of Learning Providers "Peer Power is a great resource, full of practical suggestions for employees, managers and leaders. Cynthia Clay and Ray Olitt have gone beyond giving us the usual platitudes for dealing with difficult co-workers. Through a series of case studies, they outline specific steps one can take to improve relationships across the board in a company or organization. I highly recommend Peer Power." —Fred Allemann, national learning manager, United States Tennis Association "If you are looking for a practical and engaging book to help you transform your interpersonal relationships, read Peer Power. You will find the key principles and strategies eye opening, simple and powerful. The case studies will help you better understand the dynamics of interpersonal relationships. The cheat sheets and worksheets throughout the book will help you diagnose and devise your own solutions to refine and build your interpersonal relationships at home or at work." —Ghenno Senbetta, learning team leader, US Pipelines and Logistics, BP America, Inc. "This book offers tools for improving interpersonal relationships, with the improvement always starting 'at home.' The content is presented for quick comprehension. Cynthia and Ray have gone to extraordinary lengths to deepen the readers' understanding of each concept and strategy with real life examples, along with questionnaires at the end of each case chapter." —Nancy Scholl, CFO, Wright Hotels, Inc.

One Shoe and the Golden Medallion
One Shoe and the Golden Medallion

Author: Russel Frederick Ahrens

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2012-11

Total Pages: 254

ISBN-13: 1475961189

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Terror strikes the world as a series of identical murders rock the globe. In each case, two people are involved. The first victim is found murdered with a bloodless hole puncturing a tattoo image of an ancient sandal. The second victim ends up missing, with nothing but a single shoe left behind. Obviously, authorities are stumped. It all comes back to altruistic billionaire Henry Wainwright, who wishes to use his wealth and knowledge to improve the world. To do so, he has deployed an army of divinely possessed Virtue Warriors. He has founded the Society for Human Virtues, intended to erase the world of ignorance and self- destruction, one dead body at a time. But what really happens to each victim? In the center of this mess is Frenchman Maury Levet, employed by Wainwright for purposes as yet unknown. As time passes, Levet's suspicions increase. He notices Wainwright wears a golden medallion, and something about the piece of jewelry makes Levet uncomfortable. He doesn't trust Wainwright-which is why he is dismissed. When Wainwright goes missing, however, Levet experiences a supernatural transformation that brings great power. Now, Levet might fulfi ll the ultimate destiny of Wainwright's Society ... or he might disappear, too, leaving nothing behind but a shoe.

In the Shadow of Our Steeples
In the Shadow of Our Steeples

Author: Stewart Delisle Govig

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 0789001578

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This volume illuminates the frustration, exhaustion, and isolation that families who care for loved ones with prolonged mental illness can feel, and outlines a ministry whereby clergy and others can help share the load by offering support and encouragement.