Author: Melanie Tays
Publisher: Goldlight Enterprises LLC
ISBN: 1952141141
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Their saviors became tyrants. Their safe haven became a prison. And worst of all, most people don't have a clue they should be fighting for their lives. The City, which was once a sanctuary from a ravaging pandemic, has become a prison. With unique ties to one of the Council members, Eason alone has a chance to set everyone free. But the forces that seek to hold The City captive will not be easy to outwit and overcome. Long before Emery crossed the Wall of Fire, Eason was already hard at work undermining the Council and laying the groundwork for the downfall of The City. Finally, Eason has his chance to share all the secrets he's been guarding so closely—about his family, about The City, and about Emery. First Spark is Book 4 in the young adult, dystopian Wall of Fire series. In this prequel told from Eason's perspective, discover what happened in the two years leading up to Emery's heroic rescue of The City and what Eason was really planning when he enlisted Emery's help.
First Spark
Author: Melanie Tays
Publisher: Goldlight Enterprises LLC
ISBN: 1952141141
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Their saviors became tyrants. Their safe haven became a prison. And worst of all, most people don't have a clue they should be fighting for their lives. The City, which was once a sanctuary from a ravaging pandemic, has become a prison. With unique ties to one of the Council members, Eason alone has a chance to set everyone free. But the forces that seek to hold The City captive will not be easy to outwit and overcome. Long before Emery crossed the Wall of Fire, Eason was already hard at work undermining the Council and laying the groundwork for the downfall of The City. Finally, Eason has his chance to share all the secrets he's been guarding so closely—about his family, about The City, and about Emery. First Spark is Book 4 in the young adult, dystopian Wall of Fire series. In this prequel told from Eason's perspective, discover what happened in the two years leading up to Emery's heroic rescue of The City and what Eason was really planning when he enlisted Emery's help.
Publisher: Goldlight Enterprises LLC
ISBN: 1952141141
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
Their saviors became tyrants. Their safe haven became a prison. And worst of all, most people don't have a clue they should be fighting for their lives. The City, which was once a sanctuary from a ravaging pandemic, has become a prison. With unique ties to one of the Council members, Eason alone has a chance to set everyone free. But the forces that seek to hold The City captive will not be easy to outwit and overcome. Long before Emery crossed the Wall of Fire, Eason was already hard at work undermining the Council and laying the groundwork for the downfall of The City. Finally, Eason has his chance to share all the secrets he's been guarding so closely—about his family, about The City, and about Emery. First Spark is Book 4 in the young adult, dystopian Wall of Fire series. In this prequel told from Eason's perspective, discover what happened in the two years leading up to Emery's heroic rescue of The City and what Eason was really planning when he enlisted Emery's help.
A Kind of Spark
Author: Elle McNicoll
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0593374282
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Perfect for readers of Song for a Whale and Counting by 7s, a neurodivergent girl campaigns for a memorial when she learns that her small Scottish town used to burn witches simply because they were different. "A must-read for students and adults alike." -School Library Journal, Starred Review Ever since Ms. Murphy told us about the witch trials that happened centuries ago right here in Juniper, I can’t stop thinking about them. Those people weren’t magic. They were like me. Different like me. I’m autistic. I see things that others do not. I hear sounds that they can ignore. And sometimes I feel things all at once. I think about the witches, with no one to speak for them. Not everyone in our small town understands. But if I keep trying, maybe someone will. I won’t let the witches be forgotten. Because there is more to their story. Just like there is more to mine. Award-winning and neurodivergent author Elle McNicoll delivers an insightful and stirring debut about the European witch trials and a girl who refuses to relent in the fight for what she knows is right.
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0593374282
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 209
Book Description
Perfect for readers of Song for a Whale and Counting by 7s, a neurodivergent girl campaigns for a memorial when she learns that her small Scottish town used to burn witches simply because they were different. "A must-read for students and adults alike." -School Library Journal, Starred Review Ever since Ms. Murphy told us about the witch trials that happened centuries ago right here in Juniper, I can’t stop thinking about them. Those people weren’t magic. They were like me. Different like me. I’m autistic. I see things that others do not. I hear sounds that they can ignore. And sometimes I feel things all at once. I think about the witches, with no one to speak for them. Not everyone in our small town understands. But if I keep trying, maybe someone will. I won’t let the witches be forgotten. Because there is more to their story. Just like there is more to mine. Award-winning and neurodivergent author Elle McNicoll delivers an insightful and stirring debut about the European witch trials and a girl who refuses to relent in the fight for what she knows is right.
Quest for the Spark
Author: Tom Sniegoski
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 054514101X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
As the evil Nacht spreads his darkness across the valley, Tom and his friends, the Bone family, desperately try to find the Spark that will heal the Dreaming and save the world.
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 054514101X
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
As the evil Nacht spreads his darkness across the valley, Tom and his friends, the Bone family, desperately try to find the Spark that will heal the Dreaming and save the world.
First Spark of Revolution
Author: Arun Chandra Guha
Publisher: Bombay : Orient Longman
ISBN:
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
Publisher: Bombay : Orient Longman
ISBN:
Category : India
Languages : en
Pages : 538
Book Description
Spark
Author: John J. Ratey
Publisher: Little, Brown Spark
ISBN: 0316113506
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Bestselling author and renowned psychiatrist Dr. Ratey presents a groundbreaking and fascinating investigation into the transformative effects of exercise on the brain.
Publisher: Little, Brown Spark
ISBN: 0316113506
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
Bestselling author and renowned psychiatrist Dr. Ratey presents a groundbreaking and fascinating investigation into the transformative effects of exercise on the brain.
Muriel Spark
Author: David Herman
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 0801895537
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
"A substantial addition to Spark criticism, of which there has been surprisingly little published in recent years."--Aileen Christianson, University of Edinburgh --Book Jacket
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 0801895537
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 254
Book Description
"A substantial addition to Spark criticism, of which there has been surprisingly little published in recent years."--Aileen Christianson, University of Edinburgh --Book Jacket
The Spark of Life: Electricity in the Human Body
Author: Frances Ashcroft
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393089541
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
"This is a wonderful book. Frances Ashcroft has a rare gift for making difficult subjects accessible and fascinating." —Bill Bryson, author of The Body: A Guide for Occupants What happens during a heart attack? Can someone really die of fright? What is death, anyway? How does electroshock treatment affect the brain? What is consciousness? The answers to these questions lie in the electrical signals constantly traveling through our bodies, driving our thoughts, our movements, and even the beating of our hearts. The history of how scientists discovered the role of electricity in the human body is a colorful one, filled with extraordinary personalities, fierce debates, and brilliant experiments. Moreover, present-day research on electricity and ion channels has created one of the most exciting fields in science, shedding light on conditions ranging from diabetes and allergies to cystic fibrosis, migraines, and male infertility. With inimitable wit and a clear, fresh voice, award-winning researcher Frances Ashcroft weaves together compelling real-life stories with the latest scientific findings, giving us a spectacular account of the body electric.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393089541
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 367
Book Description
"This is a wonderful book. Frances Ashcroft has a rare gift for making difficult subjects accessible and fascinating." —Bill Bryson, author of The Body: A Guide for Occupants What happens during a heart attack? Can someone really die of fright? What is death, anyway? How does electroshock treatment affect the brain? What is consciousness? The answers to these questions lie in the electrical signals constantly traveling through our bodies, driving our thoughts, our movements, and even the beating of our hearts. The history of how scientists discovered the role of electricity in the human body is a colorful one, filled with extraordinary personalities, fierce debates, and brilliant experiments. Moreover, present-day research on electricity and ion channels has created one of the most exciting fields in science, shedding light on conditions ranging from diabetes and allergies to cystic fibrosis, migraines, and male infertility. With inimitable wit and a clear, fresh voice, award-winning researcher Frances Ashcroft weaves together compelling real-life stories with the latest scientific findings, giving us a spectacular account of the body electric.
In Search of Cell History
Author: Franklin M. Harold
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022617431X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
This comprehensive history of cell evolution “deftly discusses the definition of life” as well as cellular organization, classification and more (San Francisco Book Review). The origin of cells remains one of the most fundamental mysteries in biology, one that has spawned a large body of research and debate over the past two decades. With In Search of Cell History, Franklin M. Harold offers a comprehensive, impartial take on that research and the controversies that keep the field in turmoil. Written in accessible language and complemented by a glossary for easy reference, this book examines the relationship between cells and genes; the central role of bioenergetics in the origin of life; the status of the universal tree of life with its three stems and viral outliers; and the controversies surrounding the last universal common ancestor. Harold also discusses the evolution of cellular organization, the origin of complex cells, and the incorporation of symbiotic organelles. In Search of Cell History shows us just how far we have come in understanding cell evolution—and the evolution of life in general—and how far we still have to go. “Wonderful…A loving distillation of connections within the incredible diversity of life in the biosphere, framing one of biology’s most important remaining questions: how did life begin?”—Nature
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
ISBN: 022617431X
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
This comprehensive history of cell evolution “deftly discusses the definition of life” as well as cellular organization, classification and more (San Francisco Book Review). The origin of cells remains one of the most fundamental mysteries in biology, one that has spawned a large body of research and debate over the past two decades. With In Search of Cell History, Franklin M. Harold offers a comprehensive, impartial take on that research and the controversies that keep the field in turmoil. Written in accessible language and complemented by a glossary for easy reference, this book examines the relationship between cells and genes; the central role of bioenergetics in the origin of life; the status of the universal tree of life with its three stems and viral outliers; and the controversies surrounding the last universal common ancestor. Harold also discusses the evolution of cellular organization, the origin of complex cells, and the incorporation of symbiotic organelles. In Search of Cell History shows us just how far we have come in understanding cell evolution—and the evolution of life in general—and how far we still have to go. “Wonderful…A loving distillation of connections within the incredible diversity of life in the biosphere, framing one of biology’s most important remaining questions: how did life begin?”—Nature
The Ballad of Peckham Rye
Author: Muriel Spark
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 0811221334
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
A slender satirical gem from the “master of malice and mayhem” (The New York Times) The Ballad of Peckham Rye is a wickedly farcical tale of an English factory town turned upside-down by a Scot who may or may not be in league with the Devil. Dougal Douglas is hired to do “human research” into the lives of the workers, Douglas stirs up mutiny and murder.
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 0811221334
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
A slender satirical gem from the “master of malice and mayhem” (The New York Times) The Ballad of Peckham Rye is a wickedly farcical tale of an English factory town turned upside-down by a Scot who may or may not be in league with the Devil. Dougal Douglas is hired to do “human research” into the lives of the workers, Douglas stirs up mutiny and murder.
Spark in Action
Author: Petar Zecevic
Publisher: Manning
ISBN: 9781617292606
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Summary Spark in Action teaches you the theory and skills you need to effectively handle batch and streaming data using Spark. Fully updated for Spark 2.0. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Big data systems distribute datasets across clusters of machines, making it a challenge to efficiently query, stream, and interpret them. Spark can help. It is a processing system designed specifically for distributed data. It provides easy-to-use interfaces, along with the performance you need for production-quality analytics and machine learning. Spark 2 also adds improved programming APIs, better performance, and countless other upgrades. About the Book Spark in Action teaches you the theory and skills you need to effectively handle batch and streaming data using Spark. You'll get comfortable with the Spark CLI as you work through a few introductory examples. Then, you'll start programming Spark using its core APIs. Along the way, you'll work with structured data using Spark SQL, process near-real-time streaming data, apply machine learning algorithms, and munge graph data using Spark GraphX. For a zero-effort startup, you can download the preconfigured virtual machine ready for you to try the book's code. What's Inside Updated for Spark 2.0 Real-life case studies Spark DevOps with Docker Examples in Scala, and online in Java and Python About the Reader Written for experienced programmers with some background in big data or machine learning. About the Authors Petar Zečević and Marko Bonaći are seasoned developers heavily involved in the Spark community. Table of Contents PART 1 - FIRST STEPS Introduction to Apache Spark Spark fundamentals Writing Spark applications The Spark API in depth PART 2 - MEET THE SPARK FAMILY Sparkling queries with Spark SQL Ingesting data with Spark Streaming Getting smart with MLlib ML: classification and clustering Connecting the dots with GraphX PART 3 - SPARK OPS Running Spark Running on a Spark standalone cluster Running on YARN and Mesos PART 4 - BRINGING IT TOGETHER Case study: real-time dashboard Deep learning on Spark with H2O
Publisher: Manning
ISBN: 9781617292606
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Summary Spark in Action teaches you the theory and skills you need to effectively handle batch and streaming data using Spark. Fully updated for Spark 2.0. Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About the Technology Big data systems distribute datasets across clusters of machines, making it a challenge to efficiently query, stream, and interpret them. Spark can help. It is a processing system designed specifically for distributed data. It provides easy-to-use interfaces, along with the performance you need for production-quality analytics and machine learning. Spark 2 also adds improved programming APIs, better performance, and countless other upgrades. About the Book Spark in Action teaches you the theory and skills you need to effectively handle batch and streaming data using Spark. You'll get comfortable with the Spark CLI as you work through a few introductory examples. Then, you'll start programming Spark using its core APIs. Along the way, you'll work with structured data using Spark SQL, process near-real-time streaming data, apply machine learning algorithms, and munge graph data using Spark GraphX. For a zero-effort startup, you can download the preconfigured virtual machine ready for you to try the book's code. What's Inside Updated for Spark 2.0 Real-life case studies Spark DevOps with Docker Examples in Scala, and online in Java and Python About the Reader Written for experienced programmers with some background in big data or machine learning. About the Authors Petar Zečević and Marko Bonaći are seasoned developers heavily involved in the Spark community. Table of Contents PART 1 - FIRST STEPS Introduction to Apache Spark Spark fundamentals Writing Spark applications The Spark API in depth PART 2 - MEET THE SPARK FAMILY Sparkling queries with Spark SQL Ingesting data with Spark Streaming Getting smart with MLlib ML: classification and clustering Connecting the dots with GraphX PART 3 - SPARK OPS Running Spark Running on a Spark standalone cluster Running on YARN and Mesos PART 4 - BRINGING IT TOGETHER Case study: real-time dashboard Deep learning on Spark with H2O