Zero Rising
Zero Rising

Author: Ireland Gill

Publisher:

Published: 2020-03-31

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 9781081750060

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Saving the souls of the damned has been my job for several years now. I've gotten chased by demonic creatures, fallen in love with a not-so-angelic Guardian Angel, and I've even danced with the devil. Yes. You read that right. I've literally danced with the devil, which only stirred up more drama I didn't need. And to add a little more to this summary for you, (just in case you thought the chaos stopped there) . . . one of the biggest secrets of my life just found his way to my front doorstep. I've since questioned everything Hayden and the Guardian Council has ever told me. I'm tired of rules. I'm tired of lies. I'm tired of secrets. And I'm tired of being scared. I start to push boundaries to unravel every, single lie that the Guardian Council has kept hidden for years... only to find the dark truth about my mother's murder. And, as if saving the dead and feeling betrayed isn't enough, a new enemy has emerged from the Dark Realm - the only one of its kind. The Phantom has been hunting me since the day I was born. And it won't stop hunting until it finds me. It's time I blaze the path as Soldier of Light my own way. No matter what the cost. There is no turning back. "I am so in love with this series. The crap that Evika has to go through is unbelievable!" "The progression of the saga is beyond captivating to the point that you can't put the book down. Already ready for book 4...what's is going to happen?!" "Wow!...just wow! Zero Rising is AMAZING!" Zero Rising is the enthralling third installment in The Soldier of Light Chronicles. YA/NA paranormal romance with a strong female lead. A book full of intensity, supernatural adventure, and unexpected twists that will keep you guessing throughout the series. Perfect for fans of Twilight, Hush Hush, and Fallen Angel Romances. **WARNING: This book is part of a series and ends in a cliffhanger.**

The Rising Sea
The Rising Sea

Author: Orrin H. Pilkey

Publisher: Island Press

Published: 2010-04-16

Total Pages: 225

ISBN-13: 1597266434

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On Shishmaref Island in Alaska, homes are being washed into the sea. In the South Pacific, small island nations face annihilation by encroaching waters. In coastal Louisiana, an area the size of a football field disappears every day. For these communities, sea level rise isn’t a distant, abstract fear: it’s happening now and it’s threatening their way of life. In The Rising Sea, Orrin H. Pilkey and Rob Young warn that many other coastal areas may be close behind. Prominent scientists predict that the oceans may rise by as much as seven feet in the next hundred years. That means coastal cities will be forced to construct dikes and seawalls or to move buildings, roads, pipelines, and railroads to avert inundation and destruction. The question is no longer whether climate change is causing the oceans to swell, but by how much and how quickly. Pilkey and Young deftly guide readers through the science, explaining the facts and debunking the claims of industry-sponsored “skeptics.” They also explore the consequences for fish, wildlife—and people. While rising seas are now inevitable, we are far from helpless. By making hard choices—including uprooting citizens, changing where and how we build, and developing a coordinated national response—we can save property, and ultimately lives. With unassailable research and practical insights, The Rising Sea is a critical first step in understanding the threat and keeping our heads above water.

Scale Development
Scale Development

Author: Robert F. DeVellis

Publisher: SAGE Publications

Published: 2021-09-16

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 1544379358

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Scale Development: Theory and Applications, by Robert F. DeVellis and new co-author Carolyn T. Thorpe, demystifies measurement by emphasizing a logical rather than strictly mathematical understanding of concepts. The Fifth Edition includes a new chapter that lays out the key concepts that distinguish indices from scales, contrasts various types of indices, suggests approaches for developing them, reviews validity and reliability issues, and discusses in broad terms some analytic approaches. All chapters have been updated, and the book strikes a balance between including relevant topics and highlighting recent developments in measurement while retaining an accessible, user-friendly approach to the material covered.

Fuel
Fuel

Author: Naomi Shihab Nye

Publisher: BOA Editions, Ltd.

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9781880238639

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A collection of poems that find meaning in a world where we are "so tired of meaning nothing", "Fuel" covers topics ranging from the border families of southern Texas to small ferns and forgotten books to Jews and Palestinians in the Middle East.

Commodity Derivatives
Commodity Derivatives

Author: Paul E. Peterson

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-04-27

Total Pages: 296

ISBN-13: 1317512979

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Commodity Derivatives: A Guide for Future Practitioners describes the origins and uses of these important markets. Commodities are often used as inputs in the production of other products, and commodity prices are notoriously volatile. Derivatives include forwards, futures, options, and swaps; all are types of contracts that allow buyers and sellers to establish the price at one time and exchange the commodity at another. These contracts can be used to establish a price now for a purchase or sale that will occur later, or establish a price later for a purchase or sale now. This book provides detailed examples for using derivatives to manage prices by hedging, using futures, options, and swaps. It also presents strategies for using derivatives to speculate on price levels, relationships, volatility, and the passage of time. Finally, because the relationship between a commodity price and a derivative price is not constant, this book examines the impact of basis behaviour on hedging results, and shows how the basis can be bought and sold like a commodity. The material in this book is based on the author’s 30-year career in commodity derivatives, and is essential reading for students planning careers as commodity merchandisers, traders, and related industry positions. Not only does it provide them with the necessary theoretical background, it also covers the practical applications that employers expect new hires to understand. Examples are coordinated across chapters using consistent prices and formats, and industry terminology is used so students can become familiar with standard terms and concepts. This book is organized into 18 chapters, corresponding to approximately one chapter per week for courses on the semester system.

The Modern World-System II
The Modern World-System II

Author: Immanuel Wallerstein

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 2011-05-11

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 0520267583

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"The Modern World System", Immanuel Wallerstein's influential multivolume reinterpretation of global history, traces the emergence and development of the modern world from the sixteenth century to the twentieth. -- From publisher's description.

Distributed Control Applications
Distributed Control Applications

Author: Alois Zoitl

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2017-12-19

Total Pages: 512

ISBN-13: 1482259060

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Distributed Control Applications: Guidelines, Design Patterns, and Application Examples with the IEC 61499 discusses the IEC 61499 reference architecture for distributed and reconfigurable control and its adoption by industry. The book provides design patterns, application guidelines, and rules for designing distributed control applications based on the IEC 61499 reference model. Moreover, examples from various industrial domains and laboratory environments are introduced and explored.