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Kim Slade is at work when there's a knock at her office door. Someone is waiting for her in reception. A woman claiming to be her mother. The mother who abandoned her thirty years ago. Monica Slade has been working as a live-in housekeeper for a judge and his wife, she says. But now Judge Hawkes is dead. The last thing Monica says before the police take her in for questioning is: "There are things you should know. About the past."

Chiang Kai-shek (1887-1975) led the Republic of China for almost fifty years, starting in 1926. He was the architect of a new republican China, a hero of the Second World War, and a faithful ally of the United States. Simultaneously a Christian and a Confucian, Chiang dreamed of universal equality yet was a perfidious and cunning dictator responsible for the deaths of over 1.5 million innocent people. This critical biography is based on Chiang Kai-shek's unpublished diaries, his extensive personal files from the Russian archives, and the Russian files of his relatives, associates, and foes.

Grace has a perfect life. Then her husband replaces her with a younger, blonder version. Three years later, Grace’s sixteen-year-old daughter Tara is stabbed to death in a seedy hotel. Grace’s life stops. After a harrowing trial, Tara’s boyfriend is convicted of her murder. At least now it’s over—until someone breaks into Grace’s house and ransacks Tara’s belongings. Now the questions have only just begun. Grace thought she knew her daughter. But Tara had been keeping secrets from her. Very dark secrets.

Many centuries ago, desperate to save her dying sister, Dianna made a deal with Kaden, a monster far worse than any nightmare. Locked in servitude to him, she is forced to hunt down an ancient relic held by her most dangerous enemies: an army led by Samkiel, the World Ender. After the Gods War, Samkiel hid from everything, denying his crown and deserting his people. Now, an attack on those he loves sends him back to the realm he never wished to return to, and into the sights of an enemy he had hoped to forget.

In this seven-day guide you will gain a simple-to-digest lesson on Italian wines, taking you from any starting point, to being able to select, taste, pair and pour an outstanding Italian variety. If you are currently at a fairly average stage in your wine knowledge and need a book where a plane ticket to Italy is not required, then this book is for you.

Comprehensive guide to Gemini AI, a new multimodal generative AI framework. The text explains the architecture of Gemini and explores how it can be used for various tasks including text generation, image synthesis, and computer vision. It dives into the use of Gemini in various industries such as healthcare, content creation, and design. The document also explores ethical considerations related to Gemini AI, emphasizing responsible use, bias mitigation, and data security. Finally, the document concludes by discussing future trends in generative AI and how Gemini will play a significant role.

A Simon & Schuster audiobook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every listener.

Luisa und Mara entdecken mit Zaubersteinen eine faszinierende Unterwasserwelt. Auf ihrer Suche nach einer Riesenperle stehen sie vor besonderen Herausforderungen und müssen clevere Lösungen finden, um ihr Ziel zu erreichen.

Dr. Danielle Shelov is a clinical psychologist who has worked in the field of eating disorders for 20 years. She and her long-time patient (& newly minted psychologist) Dr. Rose Miller discuss eating disorders, body image, psychotherapy, and the social forces that impact everyone living in a diet-obsessed culture. This is not a therapy session, but it's not NOT a therapy session, either. It's an extra session.

V Portal. is a helpful, user-friendly website offering unofficial support for navigating the VPortal system used by Volusia County Schools. Whether you're logging in for the first time, trying to use Canvas, or checking student grades in Focus, provides clear, practical guidance for students, parents, and educators.

Ein neugieriger kleiner Kater erlebt in einer Welt voller tierischer Charaktere aufregende Tage – in der Schule, zu Hause und unterwegs. Er stellt sich neuen Situationen, lernt aus Erlebnissen und wächst an kleinen wie großen Herausforderungen des Alltags.

Diese Podcastreihe basiert auf dem Seminar mit Benedikt Peters „Glaubwürdigkeit der Schrift II“ des Europäischen Bibel Trainings Centrums (EBTC). Ziel ist es, die Hörer mit zentralen Themen der Textgeschichte, der Überlieferung und Bewahrung der biblischen Schriften vertraut zu machen. Das Seminar vermittelt, wie die Schriften des Alten und Neuen Testaments über Jahrtausende hinweg erhalten geblieben sind und welche Faktoren zur Sicherung und Weitergabe beigetragen haben.Ein besonderer Schwerpunkt liegt auf einem historischen Überblick von der Reformationszeit bis zur Gegenwart. ...

I never imagined my biggest rival would become my greatest temptation. Jackson Reed has been a thorn in my side since the day we met–always running his mouth, always itching for a fight. Our rivalry on the ice has left us bruised and bloodied countless times. When our teams end up at the same hotel for the Regional Championships, the brutal Titan gets under my skin in a whole new way. A fight turns into a chase through the woods, and when I’m caught, it ignites a forbidden fire within me that can’t be stifled.

On November 3, 1926, catastrophe struck the Barnes-Hecker mine near the small town of Ishpeming in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In less than fifteen minutes, the mine caved in when a torrent of mud, water and debris collapsed, taking the lives of fifty-one men. Forty-one men were never recovered. The accident was the worst iron ore mine disaster in the history of the State of Michigan, and indeed, the entire United States.

Quando i suoi genitori vengono ingaggiati per girare un programma televisivo dedicato alle città infestate, tutta la famiglia si trasferisce a Edimburgo, in Scozia. Quando Cass incontra un'altra ragazza che condivide il suo stesso "dono", si accorge di avere ancora molto da imparare sul Velo, e su se stessa. DA QUANDO CASS è quasi annegata (sì, va bene, è veramente annegata, ma non le piace ripensarci), è in grado di attraversare il Velo che separa i vivi dai morti... e accedere al mondo degli spiriti.

In this extraordinary book, Dr. Valerie Hunt pulls the curtain back on a vast array of human experiences that have lingered just beyond the scope of traditional scientific inquiry. She explores questions that have mystified humans for centuries: Why do we experience déjà vu? Have you ever wondered about a friend or loved one, only to hear from them shortly after? Why do we sometimes have intuitions about a historic place or a sacred building? What lies behind our strong responses to art and music? What can we learn from our dreams?

Aria Blue seems like an ordinary 12-year-old. She loves music, and colorful shoelaces, and taste-testing various types of cookies. But there is much more to Aria than meets the eye. She can use her shadow like a door to travel from place to place. She can dream things into existence. And she can see when certain people need help. Because Aria is a guardian angel. Her mission? To find and guide three different girls - Gabby, Caroline, and Mikayla - through their different problems. If she succeeds, Aria will earn her wings.

Schule kann für Lehrkräfte manchmal ganz schön frustrierend sein. Aber man kann auch etwas dagegen tun - wenn man weiß, wie! Wir sind Hannah und Hannah, zwei Referendarinnen in Bayern für die Fächer Englisch und Deutsch bzw. Englisch und Sport am Gymnasium. Mit Themen aus den Bereichen Bildung und Schulentwicklung beschäftigen wir uns schon seit Jahren. Die Möglichkeit hierzu hatten wir durch ein Stipendium für Studierende der Lehrämter, in dessen Rahmen wir während des Studiums Seminare und Workshops zu den Themen besuchen durften. Wir wollen die guten Ideen, die es im ...

This is the audio version of the Delivering Greatness blog by Tom V. Quinn, author of the nationally award winning leadership and management book, Delivering Greatness.

Emberlyn is a Marionette—one of a troupe of hauntingly beautiful girls who have been cursed to perform until they turn to dust... When another one of her sisters falls, Emberlyn decides she must fight back against their Puppet Master and free them from this violent dance... Whisked away to a new theatre, Emberlyn seizes the chance to escape, but instead brings dark secrets and a boy made of shadows to light... As her strings tighten, Emberlyn realizes the only way to break free is to end the Puppet Master once and for all.