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The authors show that there are underlying mathematical reasons for why games and puzzles are challenging (and perhaps why they are so much fun). They also show that games and puzzles can serve as powerful models of computation-quite different from the usual models of automata and circuits-offering a new way of thinking about computation. The appendices provide a substantial survey of all known results in the field of game complexity, serving as a reference guide for readers interested in the computational complexity of particular games, or interested in open problems about such complexities. Product details Format Hardback | 248 pages Dimensions

Über 100 köstliche Rezepte für jeden Anlass. Dieses Kochbuch bietet Rezepte mit frischen Zutaten, die überall leicht erhältlich sind. Zu jedem Rezept sind Farbfotos abgebildet mit leicht nachvollziehbaren Anleitungen. Product details Format Hardback | 208 pages Dimensions 120 x 152 x 22mm | 325g Publication date 20 Jul 200

Updated edition of this authoritative introduction to management, incorporating theory and practice, with emphasis on the changed Irish and global business environments. Extensively revised, this edition includes: historical and recent developments in the Irish business sector, supported by new data, trends, legislation and policy emphasis on the role of ethics in business and management today, with specific reference to Irish case studies the changed global business environment; its challenges and impact an introduction to change management, its pivotal link with innovation, and it's strategic role in a rapidly changing business environment. Includes many new case studies, vignettes and bestpractice examples, reflecting today's workplace in a variety of industries and sectors. Provides practical information and examples in how to apply management theory in a changing and challenging work environment. Engaging examples as well as skill-building and application exercises in e

The international bestseller in an all-new specialty box set with Gerald the giraffe plush! This box set includes a "Giraffe's Can't Dance" book as well as an adorable plush doll of Gerald the giraffe! "Giraffe's Can't Dance" is a touching tale of Gerald the giraffe, who wants nothing more than to dance. With crooked knees and thin legs, it's harder for a giraffe than you would think. Gerald is finally able to dance to his own tune when he gets some encouraging words from an unlikely friend. With light-footed rhymes and high-stepping illustrations, this tale is gentle inspiration for every child with dreams of greatness. Product details For ages 0-5 Format

What is happening emotionally when we grieve for a loved one? Is there a 'right' way to grieve? What effect does grief have on how we see ourselves? The Psychology of Grief is a humane and intelligent account that highlights the wide range of responses we have to losing a loved one and explores how psychologists have sought to explain this experience. From Freud's pioneering psychoanalysis to discredited ideas that we must pass through 'stages' of grief, the book examines the social and cultural norms that frame or limit our understanding of the grieving process, as well as looking at the language we use to describe it. Everyone, at some point in their lives, experiences bereavement and The Psychology of Grief will help readers understand both their own and others' feelings of grief that accompany it. Product details Format

THE #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ______________________________________________ 'A triumph ... a masterclass in the bottling of its subject's seductive essence. His presence in this book is so strong that it's hard to believe he has really left the building' MOJO 'Handsomely presented, visually sumptuous' THE TIMES ______________________________________________ From Prince himself comes the brilliant coming-of-age-and-into-superstardom story of one of the greatest artists of all time-featuring never-before-seen photos, original scrapbooks and lyric sheets, and the exquisite memoir he began writing before his tragic death. Prince was a musical genius, one of the most talented, beloved, accomplished, popular, and acclaimed musicians in pop history. But he wasn't only a musician-he was also a startlingly original visionary with an imagination deep enough to whip up whole worlds, from the sexy, gritty funk paradise of his early records to the mythical lands

When Grandma starts to become forgetful, Alice and her family create a box of memories to remind her of all the good times they have shared together. Alice puts some pretty packets of seeds in the box, to remind Grandma of their happy times planting seeds and watching them grow into beautiful flowers. Her brother Harry puts some toy animals in the box, to remind Grandma of their fun trips to the zoo when the chimpanzees made them laugh. Grandpa puts a photo from their wedding day in the box, when Grandma looked so beautiful and happy. What a lot of wonderful memories in Grandma's box! What would you put in? This beautifully-illustrated story helps to explain dementia to children aged 4 to 7 years in a gentle and engaging way, and prompts discussions about what children can do to help a grandparent living with dementia. It is an ideal starting point for family discussions and a book that dementia care professionals will want to recommend to the families they work with.

Perfume blogger Polly is in crisis. Will her husband's absence break her ... or make her? A novel of perfumes, exploring life, love, loss and forgiveness - Maggie Alderson's new bestseller. 'Delicious and delightful in every way' Daily Mail Are you still married if you haven't seen your husband for months? Polly's life is great. Her children are away at uni, her glamorous mother - still modelling at eighty-five - is happily settled in a retirement village, and her perfume blog is taking off. Then her husband announces he needs some space and promptly vanishes. As Polly grapples with her bewildering situation, she clings to a few new friends to keep her going - Shirlee, the loudmouthed yoga student; Guy, the mysterious, infuriating and hugely talented perfumer; and Edward, an old flame from university. And while she distracts herself with the heady world of luxury perfume, Polly knows she can't keep reality at bay forever. Eventually she is forced to confront

Prognostics is the science of making predictions of engineering systems. It is part of a suite of techniques that determine whether a system is behaving within nominal operational performance and - if it does not - that determine what is wrong and how long it will take until the system no longer fulfills certain functional requirements. This book presents the latest developments and research findings on the topic of prognostics by the Prognostics Center of Excellence at NASA Ames Research Center. The book is intended to provide a practitioner with an understanding of the foundational concepts as well as practical tools to perform prognostics and health management on different types of engineering systems and in particular to predict remaining useful life. Product details Format Paperback

Excerpt from John Sherman During all of this interesting four-cornered conversation the host spoke scarcely a word. He smoked a pretty good cigar' and seemed to get a great deal of satisfaction out of it. They all smoked, and they all talked except the host. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. Product details

Concussion and Traumatic Encephalopathy is a ground breaking text that offers neurologists, neuropsychologists, psychologists, and physiatrists the first comprehensive reconceptualization of concussive brain injury in 100 years. During the twentieth century, progress in understanding concussion was hamstrung by resistance to the observation that many survivors suffer long-term sequelae, and by the lack of advanced neuroimaging technologies. As a result, the potentially immense impact of concussion on global health was largely overlooked. The last decade has witnessed a dramatic renaissance in concussion science. We are just beginning to fathom the implications for society. Informed by twenty-first century advances, this new text updates the definition, epidemiology, pathophysiology, late effects, and promising therapies for concussion. Multiple experts have collaborated to summarize the latest scientific evidence in an engaging way and provide the reader with the first paradigm shiftin

Welcome to the world of Justin Bieber. No ordinary teenager. Since being discovered on YouTube at the age of 15 by talent scout Scooter Braun, this Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist has gone on to conquer the charts across the entire planet. Over the course of the past four years, Justin has sold over 15 million records, released three Number One albums, starred in his own mega-hit movie Never Say Never and is the most-followed person on Twitter, having amassed an army of 45 million fans This is the ultimate celebration of the prince of pop that no fan can be without. It is a beautifully packaged, fascinating and in-depth book that takes an up close and personal journey inside the life, music and costume changes of the world's most exciting and popular teen sensation. Product details Format

Anime Milfs Coloring Book contains collection of 60 detailed coloring pages with cute anime moms. No hentai (even nipples;)) included. Each image is printed on a separate page to prevent bleed-through. Product details Format Paperback | 122 pages Dimensions 216 x 279 x 7mm | 299g Publication date 23 Jul 2018

Explore Miffy's world in this 8x8 storybook based on the TV show Miffy's Adventures Big and Small! Miffy's world is full of wonder. Come along and explore! Meet Miffy's friends and family, visit her favorite places, and create your own adventures, big and small. You are always welcome in Miffy's world! 'Miffy and Friends' (c) copyright Mercis Media bv, all rights reserved. Product details For ages 6-8 Format Paperback | 24 pages Dimensions 193

A bizarre mystery surrounding a family tragedy forms the centrepiece of this atmospheric story of a mixed-race girl's struggle for identity. Orphaned and alone, young Rachel is taken under the wing of her strict African-American grandmother and moved to a mostly black community where her light brown skin, blue eyes, and astonishing beauty start to attract a troubling level of attention. As the terrible secrets begin to emerge, Rachel learns to swallow her grief and construct her own self-image in a world that wants to see her as either Black or White. Inspired by the true story of a mother's twisted love, The Girl Who Fell from the Sky is a lyrical and poignant journey into loss, trauma, and the kinship that eventually allows a young girl to face the truth, confront the demons she has buried, and finally achieve a sense of peace. Product details Format

Taking readers on a breathtaking visual and scientific adventure, renowned physicist Brian Cox reveals the Solar System as you have never seen it before: from Saturn's moons, where giant ice fountains spout into space and oceans are made of liquid methane, to Jupiter, where storms rage that are twice the size of Earth and giant super-volcanoes dominate its tortured moon of Io. Professor Cox takes you on a journey of discovery where alien worlds become places you can see and explore. He introduces you to the planets and moons beyond our world, finding the biggest and most bizarre and powerful natural phenomena. He visits some of the most spectacular and extreme locations here on Earth to unveil what our planet can reveal about the wonders of the Solar System. Employing his trademark authoritative yet down-to-earth approach, Brian explores how these previously unseen phenomena have dramatically expanded our horizons with new discoveries about the planets, their moons, and how they ca

Straight from the mind of New York Times bestselling author Nathan W. Pyle, Strange Planet is an adorable and profound universe in pink, blue, green, and purple, based on the phenomenally popular Instagram of the same name! Strange Planet covers a full life cycle of the planet's inhabitants, including milestones such as: The Emergence DayBeing Gains a SiblingThe Being Family Attains a BeastThe Formal Education of a BeingCelebration of Special DaysBeing Begins a VocationThe Beings at HomeHealth Status of a BeingThe Hobbies of a BeingThe Extended Family of the BeingThe Being Reflects on Life While Watching the Planet Rotate With dozens of never-before-seen illustrations in addition to old favorites, this book offers a sweet and hilarious look at a distant world not all that unlike our own. I feel more attractive.Honestly, you are.It's the star damage.I CRAVE STAR DAMAGE. Product details

Communication Harmony is your guide to Conflict-Free Communication. Within these pages are easy-to-implement practices to direct conversations to rewarding results - without all the drama. It's your guide to productive - not explosive - communicating. This book can change your life, your relationships and most certainly add to your power in any discussion. There has never been a time when understanding the art of persuasive communication was more important than right now. You will discover how simple it is to quickly transform any conversation by using these innovative 3 Powerful Words. How will you feel when you can: - Remove conflict from every conversation - Change emotions quickly - Create the outcome you want - Lead every conversation You will also learn how to analyse the communication style of others using the incredibly effective techniques described, including NLP, so you can speak on their level and guide every communication. You will become the influencer.

Niceros is a Greek slave on the run in ancient Italy, avoiding capture, and seeking his one true love, Melissa. However, a chance encounter at an inn sets in motion a harrowing chain of events that lead to murder, mayhem, mystery, and a bit of magic. Loosely adapted from the Roman author Petronius, Via Periculosa ("The Dangerous Road") is an exciting and surprising supernatural thriller suitable for Latin readers in the first year of study and beyond. Product details Format Paperback | 102 pages Dimensions 127 x 203 x 5m

As a child in Sighet, as a young boy in Auschwitz, as a teenage displaced person wandering through post-World War II Europe, as a young man at the beginning of his career as a writer, witness, and human-rights activist, Elie Wiesel had haunting, often surreal encounters with a wide range of people--sages, mystics, teachers, and dreamers. In Legends of Our Time, he shares with us some of their stories. On a Tel Aviv bus, Wiesel encounters a notorious Auschwitz barracks chief who forces him to confront past demons that he thought had long since been laid to rest. While traveling through Spain, he is approached by a young Catholic man holding an ancient family document in an unfamiliar language; written in Hebrew in 1492 by the man's Marrano ancestor, it proudly proclaims to future generations the family's Jewish origins. Twenty years after being deported from Sighet, Wiesel returns to discover that the only thing missing are the towns 10,000 Jews and the collective memory of thei

Elgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences and law, expertly written by the world's leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas. This second edition of the Advanced Introduction to International Tax Law provides an updated and succinct, yet highly informative overview of the key issues surrounding taxation and international law from Reuven Avi-Yonah, a leading authority on international tax. This small but powerful book surveys the nuances of the varying taxation systems, offering expert insight into the scope, reach and nature of international tax regimes, as well as providing an excellent platform for understanding how the principles of jurisdiction apply to tax and the connected tools that are used by countries in imposing taxes. New to this edition: * New material on the OECD Base Er

The selections not only include St. Thomas Aquinas's views on government, law, war, property, and sexual ethics, but also provide the theological, epistemological, and psychological background for his political and ethical thought, including the Five Proofs on the existence of God and Aquinas's theories of knowledge, the soul, the purpose of man, and the order of the universe. Throughout the book, footnotes explain technical terms and historical, biblical, and classical references. "Backgrounds and Sources" follows the text, with selections from the writings of Aristotle, St. Augustine, and Dionysius the Areopagite. "Interpretations" traces Aquinas's influence on medieval thought, on Roman Catholicism during the Renaissance, on early modern political thought (Richard Hooker and Francisco Suarez), on nineteenth-and twentieth-century papal social thought, and on contemporary Christian Democratic political parties in Europe and Latin America. The volume con

A powerful reminder to anyone who thinks design is primarily a visual pursuit, The Senses accompanies a major exhibition at the Cooper-Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum that explores how space, materials, sound, and light affect the mind and body. Learn how contemporary designers, including Petra Blaisse, Bruce Mau, Malin+Goetz and many others, engage sensory experience. Multisensory design can solve problems and enhance life for everyone, including those with sensory disabilities. Featuring thematic essays on topics ranging from design for the table to tactile graphics, tactile sound, and visualizing the senses, this book is a call to action for multisensory design practice. The Senses: Design Beyond Vision is mandatory reading for students and professionals working in diverse fields, including products, interiors, graphics, interaction, sound, animation, and data visualization, or anyone seeking the widest possible understanding of design. The book, designed by David Genco with Ellen

Ruud Kuijer (born 1959) has installed seven concrete sculptures along the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal in Utrecht, which merge constructivist rigor with the intuitive idioms of Caro and Smith. This volume commemorates the project, and is published for the celebrations marking the 300th anniversary of the Peace of Utrecht. Product details Format Hardback | 208 pages Dimensions 243.84 x 302.26 x 22.86mm | 1,406.13g

Farbmanagement Atemberaubend in der direkten Reproduktion ist jetzt der Folgeband mit über 100 Pastellen zu "Back and Forth", die Günther Förg im Spätsommer 2009 durchgearbeitet hat. Mit weichen, schemenhaften Flächen reagiert der Künstler auf mit hartem Strich gesetzte Farbfeldkompositionen. Wenn er dann das Blatt fixiert, das überflüssige Pigment ausschüttelt,legt sich dieses wie ein leichter, kaum wahrnehmbarer Schleier über das Werk. Dafür ist ein ums andere Mal die Farbpalette in einem erstaunlichen Wandel von schwer zu leicht, über hell und crazy zu drückend und voll. So sieht sein souveräner Umgang mit der Fläche aus, also schließt er sie einmal, mit heftigen, fast hektischen Flecken, mal lässt er diese ruhig und majestätisch in ein weißes Feld treten. Die in drei Formaten entstandenen Pastelle laden zu einem ständigen Hin und Her in der Betrachtung ein: nur das Auge, wenn sie nacheinander eine Doppelseite füllen, stets die geistesgegenwärtige Hand, wenn diese vor und