Upgrade U
Upgrade U

Author: Ni-Ni Simone

Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.

Published: 2011-03-01

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 0758268157

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Life is poppin' and seventeen-year-old Seven McKnight is rockin' Stiles University's hottest baller, Josiah Whitaker, on her arm when it all falls apart. With groupies threatening her basketball wife status and Josiah's dreams of the NBA blowing up his ego, Seven finds herself in a tailspin. . .should she stay or leave? In steps the unbelievably fine sophomore heartthrob, Zaire St. James, who's been watching Seven and waiting for his chance. With Josiah doing his own thing, Seven finds herself falling for Zaire. But just when she decides to give Zaire her everything, Josiah becomes determined to win Seven back by any means necessary. . . Praise for Ni-Ni Simone "Ni-Ni Simone's fast-paced writing keeps me coming back for more." --L. Divine, author of the Drama High series "Simone tells authentic stories of teen life in the 'hood better than any other author currently writing contemporary YA street lit. Spiced with plenty of Simone's trademark humor." --Library Journal on Teenage Love Affair "Urban teen readers may recognize their friends and themselves in the language, music and feel of this fluffy-but-fun read." --Kirkus Reviews on If I Was Your Girl

Better U Than Me
Better U Than Me

Author: Samuel Nevels

Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Published: 2010-08-23

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1453526080

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Better U Than Me is a story of fiction that paints a painfully realistic picture of some of the many ups and downs, twists and turns, pros and cons that go along with the street life and all that it entails. As Spice finishes up a six-year bid, he’s befriended and taken under the wing of an old-timer pimp named Jazz. While studying the art of pimpology in the school of hard knocks, Spice receives some information about a possible indiscretion and betrayal by the hands of his kid’s mother and someone that he once considered a close friend. Will Spice’s plans of success in the drug game come true? Or will he find that the emotions of anger and revenge are much more important to him than his success and his freedom when the fast life offers fast women, fast cars, and fast cash? The motto is “Better me than you.” But when what was once sweet turns sour, who will change their tune to Better U Than Me?

Computerworld
Computerworld

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1992-03-09

Total Pages: 120

ISBN-13:

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For more than 40 years, Computerworld has been the leading source of technology news and information for IT influencers worldwide. Computerworld's award-winning Web site (Computerworld.com), twice-monthly publication, focused conference series and custom research form the hub of the world's largest global IT media network.

Guide to Building Control
Guide to Building Control

Author: Anthony Gwynne

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2013-02-25

Total Pages: 361

ISBN-13: 1118507762

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To clarify the practical requirements of the Building Regs and help you meet their requirements first go, all the information contained in the building regulations 2010 and approved documents is presented here in an easy-to-understand format, clear, concise and fully illustrated. Guidance is given for domestic buildings of up to three storeys in England and Wales, including extensions, loft conversions, new dwellings, conversions (garages, basements and barns), and upgrading of existing buildings - including the use of natural lime mortars, plasters renders and paints. There are clear explanations of how the technical design and construction requirements of the Building Regs can be met with sufficient information to draw up an effective specification and design to be developed. Guide to Building Control illustrates the design and construction of the various building elements and explains the principles and processes of the building regulations and approved documents - including structure, fire safety, contaminates, sound insulation, ventilation, water efficiency, drainage systems, combustion appliances, stairs and guarding, energy conservation/green building issues, disabled access, safety glazing, electrical safety, materials and workmanship. The Guide contains up-to-date examples of everyday practices and procedures gained by the author - a practicing building control surveyor - from years of responding to requests from property professionals, builders, property owners and students for clarification of the practical requirements of the building regulations. Accompanied by detailed diagrams, tables and text offering an enlightened understanding of the complexities of building regulations the Guide is both an authoritative reference for use at planning stage and a practical handbook on site. Students and professionals will find it an essential, easy-to-use resource for building control surveyors, building designers, building contractors, self-build, and others working in the construction industry.

Empire State of Mind
Empire State of Mind

Author: Zack O'Malley Greenburg

Publisher: Portfolio

Published: 2015-09-22

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1591848342

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Now updated and revised--from Forbes senior editor, a compelling portrait of American rapper Jay Z and his rise from the Brooklyn projects to the top of the business world. Only a handful of people embody the legacy of hip-hop and entrepreneurship like Jay Z. A modern-day King Midas, everything he touches--sports bars, streaming services, record labels, and cognac--turns to gold. How exactly did he do it? Forbes senior editor Zack O'Malley Greenburg reveals the story of Jay Z's legendary rise from the Marcy Projects of Brooklyn to stages and corner offices worldwide. He draws on over 100 interviews with those who knew Jay Z from the beginning: his classmates at George Westinghouse High School; the childhood friend who got him into the drug trade; and the DJ who convinced him to stop dealing and focus on the music. Also bearing witness are the artists who worked alongside him, including J. Cole and Alicia Keys. Jay Z's life is a blueprint for any hustler, businessperson, and entrepreneur who seeks to build something spectacular.

Fat Girls Dance
Fat Girls Dance

Author: Cathleen Meredith

Publisher: Dafina

Published: 2024-10-22

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 1496747968

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Irreverent, witty, full of surprises, and based on a fabulous true story, this dynamic new series debut reveals what happens when three very different, very talented, fat women break all the rules, go viral—and discover life’s most breathtaking moves . . . Liv. Reese. Faith. Yes, they are plus-size, curvy,thick, whatever. Point is, they are past sick of society’s relentless body shaming defining them. Liv slays in dance classes, where she shakes off her frustrations as a struggling writer. Introverted Reese avoids “taking up too much space” by staying in the background as Liv’s sidekick. And while diva-cold professional dancer Faith aces countless auditions, she’s “too big” for starring roles. At the end of their respective ropes, all it takes is one more insult . . . for Liv to suddenly have an idea that will unite them all. It’s a shake-it-up, zero-Fs challenge in which women like her will choreograph and perform a demanding new dance every week. For a year. Online. And just like that . . . after a boatload of hard work, FatGirlsDance becomes an Internet phenomenon, racking up thousands of followers, clicks—and controversy. More importantly, FGD creates a precious space for community. And it gives the three ladies an impossible shot: a major competition featuring the world’s best amateur dancers. Yet, while Liv is determined to prove FGD can go from amazing to outstanding, Faith thinks they’re reaching too high, and Reese is caught in the middle. As the grueling practices and new goals start taking a toll, the trio soon finds their friendship stretched to the breaking point. With their biggest test ahead of them as their drama spins out of control, can these gutsy women pull it together to remake their futures—and become the women they were meant to be?

Algorithms - ESA 2003
Algorithms - ESA 2003

Author: Giuseppe Di Battista

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2003-10-02

Total Pages: 810

ISBN-13: 3540396586

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This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th Annual European Symposium on Algorithms, ESA 2003, held in Budapest, Hungary, in September 2003. The 66 revised full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 165 submissions. The scope of the papers spans the entire range of algorithmics from design and mathematical analysis issues to real-world applications, engineering, and experimental analysis of algorithms.

Hello! iOS Development
Hello! iOS Development

Author: Eitan Mendelowitz

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2013-07-28

Total Pages: 563

ISBN-13: 1638351716

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Summary Hello! iOS Development is a tutorial designed for novice iOS developers. Using the Hello! style of User Friendly cartoons and illustrations, this entertaining book will guide you step-by-step as you write your first apps for the iPhone and iPad and add them to the App Store. About This Book To create a successful iPhone or iPad app you need a great idea, serious commitment, and some programming know-how. If you supply the idea and the commitment, this entertaining and easy-to-read book will help you pick up the coding skills you need to bring your app to life. Hello! iOS Development is a tutorial designed for new iOS developers. It builds on your existing programming knowledge to create apps for the iPhone and iPad using the Objective-C language and Apple's free Xcode tools. Characters from the User Friendly cartoon series guide you as you write your first apps and add them to the App Store. Written for readers with beginning-level programming skills. No prior experience with iOS development is assumed. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. What's Inside No iPhone or iPad development experience required Go from napkin sketch to finished app Publish your apps in the App Store Easy writing style with visual learning aids About the Authors Lou Franco is an iOS developer with over a decade of iOS experience.Eitan Mendelowitz teaches computing and the arts at Smith College. Table of Contents PART 1 HELLO! IPHONE Hello! iPhone Thinking like an iPhone developer Coding in Objective-C PART 2 IPHONE APPLICATIONS: STEP BY STEP Writing an app with multiple views Polishing your app Working with databases and table views Creating a photo-based application Moving, rotating, editing, and animating images Working with location and maps Accessing the internet PART 3 GOING FROM XCODE TO THE APP STORE Debugging and optimizing your application Building for the device and the App Store