The X List

Author : Jami Bernard
Publisher : Da Capo Press
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-20
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9780786738052

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The X List by Jami Bernard Pdf

National Society of Film Critics dares to go where few mainstream critics have gone before-to the heart of what gets the colored lights going, as they say in A Streetcar Named Desire. Here is their take on the films that quicken their (and our) pulses-an enterprise both risky and risque, an entertaining overview of the most arousing films Hollywood has every produced. But make no mistake about it: This isn't a collection of esoteric "critic's choice" movies. The films reflect individual taste, rubbing against the grain of popular wisdom. And, because of the personal nature of the erotic forces at play, these essays will reveal more about the individual critics than perhaps they have revealed thus far to their readers. The Society is a world-renowned, marquee-name organization embracing some of America's most distinguished critics, more than forty writers who have followings nationally as well as devoted local constituencies in such major cities as New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, and Minneapolis.Yes, The X List will have something for every lover of film-and for every lover.

Author : Evie Mitchell
Publisher : Thunder Thighs Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2024-07-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The X-List by Evie Mitchell Pdf

Rune What kind of crazy person doesn’t read? Apparently my new neighbour. She’s loud, sassy, flirty and infuriatingly, annoyingly cheerful. And a non-reader. The worst kind of human. So why is that when I dare her to enter the charity read-a-thon, I suddenly find myself carefully curating her list? And those books… they’re definitely not your momma’s romance. Gabby I’m used to people underestimating me. Normally I can brush it off with a laugh. But Rune? He gets under my skin. So when he makes an off-handed comment that a non-reader like me shouldn’t bother with the town’s charity event, I can’t help but accept the challenge. Only these books are not what I remember from the school book list. Not. Even. Close. And Rune? Well I’m beginning to see him in a new light. Or, should I say, hear him? Warning: This sexy little number is inspired by hot books, men who read, and a slight exhibitionist tease. Get thee a man who knows how to handle you between the covers, and settle in — this steamy read will have you begging for more.

Author : Orson Scott Card
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009-11-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429963961

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Xenocide by Orson Scott Card Pdf

The war for survival of the planet Lusitania will be fought in the heart of a child named Gloriously Bright. On Lusitania, Ender found a world where humans and pequininos and the Hive Queen could all live together; where three very different intelligent species could find common ground at last. Or so he thought. Lusitania also harbors the descolada, a virus that kills all humans it infects, but which the pequininos require in order to become adults. The Starways Congress so fears the effects of the descolada, should it escape from Lusitania, that they have ordered the destruction of the entire planet, and all who live there. The Fleet is on its way, a second xenocide seems inevitable. Xenocide is the third novel in Orson Scott Card's The Ender Saga. THE ENDER UNIVERSE Ender series Ender’s Game / Ender in Exile / Speaker for the Dead / Xenocide / Children of the Mind Ender’s Shadow series Ender’s Shadow / Shadow of the Hegemon / Shadow Puppets / Shadow of the Giant / Shadows in Flight Children of the Fleet The First Formic War (with Aaron Johnston) Earth Unaware / Earth Afire / Earth Awakens The Second Formic War (with Aaron Johnston) The Swarm /The Hive Ender novellas A War of Gifts /First Meetings At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Kim Congram,Evie Mitchell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-07-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0648421058

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Just Joshing by Kim Congram,Evie Mitchell Pdf

Molly I'd always assumed I'd end up marrying and having a family. But it's not until my best friends announce their engagement that I realize I'm stuck in a rut. A really deep dating rut. If I want that family? It's not gonna fall into my lap. So, what's a girl to do? Shake off her blues, dust off her heels, and try and win herself a man. My only issue? Joshua Greenfeld. My best friends' older brother. Josh seems determined to derail my plans. And to be honest, I don't hate his efforts... Josh Molly has always been my one. The girl who got away. The beauty that I never took a chance on. Mostly because she was in love with my brother. Or so I thought. When I find out she's dating I decide to seize my chance. And this time? I'm not kidding around. Warning: This fluffy piece is filled with dating disasters, a Bridezilla best friend, and a man with a library to rival any fairy tale. So, get thee a man and settle in - this love story is no joking matter.

Author : Gregg Hurwitz
Publisher : Minotaur Books
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781250796479

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The List by Gregg Hurwitz Pdf

A thrilling new story featuring Gregg Hurwitz's New York Times bestselling Orphan X! Joey Morales was the last recruit of the government's full black operation, the Orphan Program. Trained to be an assassin until she washed out, she was rescued by Evan Smoak, the former agent known as Orphan X. Now Joey, still a teenager and under the watchful eye of Evan Smoak, lives on her own (with Dog the dog) and attends college. While on campus, she tries to stop a young woman's suicide attempt - and fails. Then Joey uncovers the reason for Becca Morgan's desperate act - a document called The List, which ranks and rates women around campus based on their sexual appeal and performance. Determined to find the boys behind The List, the ones whose callous acts drove Becca Morgan to suicide, Joey recruits the help of her mentor, Orphan X, and uses all her skills to uncover and expose the ones responsible. Usually working from the shadows, Joey has to put herself on the line and in harm's way this time to not just avenge the dead but to protect the rest of the women who are targets of the hidden cabal behind The List.

Author : Chris Claremont,Len Wein,Herb Trimpe,Mark Gruenwald,Barry Windsor-Smith,Frank Miller,Mike Zeck
Publisher : Marvel Comics Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Comic books, strips, etc
ISBN : 0785113703

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Best of Wolverine by Chris Claremont,Len Wein,Herb Trimpe,Mark Gruenwald,Barry Windsor-Smith,Frank Miller,Mike Zeck Pdf

Contains various stories featuring Wolverine.

Author : Ralph Macchio
Publisher : Marvel Comics Group
Page : 148 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 0785107495

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X-Men by Ralph Macchio Pdf

The X-Men, Professor X's team of mutant superheroes, races to stop Magneto and the Evil Brotherhood from destroying the human race. Also included are three classic X-Men stories. In the first, Magneto confronts the X-Men singlehandedly. In the second, Rogue asks Professor Xavier for his help dealing with the memories she accidently absorbed from Carol Danvers. The third story tells how Wolverine acquired his adamantium-laced skeleton.

Author : Xudong Luo,Jeffrey Xu Yu,Zhi Li
Publisher : Springer
Page : 741 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2014-12-17
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783319147178

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Advanced Data Mining and Applications by Xudong Luo,Jeffrey Xu Yu,Zhi Li Pdf

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 10th International Conference on Advanced Data Mining and Applications, ADMA 2014, held in Guilin, China during December 2014. The 48 regular papers and 10 workshop papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 90 submissions. They deal with the following topics: data mining, social network and social media, recommend systems, database, dimensionality reduction, advance machine learning techniques, classification, big data and applications, clustering methods, machine learning, and data mining and database.

Author : Pooja Sharma
Publisher : BPB Publications
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2020-04-09
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9789386551276

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Programming in Python by Pooja Sharma Pdf

An interactive way to introduce the world of Python Programming KEY FEATURES Detailed comparisons and differentiation of python language from other most popular languages C/C++/Java. Authentic and extensive set of programming illustrations in every chapter of the book. Broad study on all the programming constructs of the python programming language such as native data types, looping, decision making, exception handling, file handling etc. Broad study of Python Object Oriented Programming features with illustrations. Numerous review questions and exercises at the end of every chapter. DESCRIPTION This Book is meant for wide range of readers who wish to learn the basics of Python programming language. It can be helpful for students, programmers, researchers, and software developers. The basic concepts of python programming are dealt in detail. The various concepts of python language such as object-oriented features, operators, native data types, control structures, functions, exception handling, file handling, etc are discussed in detail with the authentic programming illustration of each. presently, python programming is a hot topic among academicianÕs researchers, and program developers. As a result, the book is designed to give an in-depth knowledge of programming in python. This book can be used as handbook as well as a guide for students of all computer science stream at any grade beginning from 10+1 to Research in PhD. To conclude, we hope that the readers will find this book a helpful guide and valuable source of information about python programming. WHAT WILL YOU LEARN Python Data Types, Input Output Operators and Expressions Control Structures Python Functions, Modules Exception Handling File Management, Classes and Objects Inheritance, Python Operator Overloading Ê WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR Students, Programmers, researchers, and software developers who wish to learn the basics of Python programming language. Ê Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Python Language 2. Python Data Types and Input Output 3. Operators and Expressions 4. Control Structures 5. Python Native Data Types 6. Python Functions 7. Python Modules 8. Exception Handling 9. File Management in Python 10. Classes and Objects 11. Inheritance 12. Python Operator Overloading

Author : Jonathan Hickman
Publisher : Marvel Entertainment
Page : 451 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-12-11
Category : Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN : 9781302517410

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House Of X/Powers Of X by Jonathan Hickman Pdf

Collects Powers Of X #1-6, House Of X #1-6. Face the future — and fear the future — as superstar writer Jonathan Hickman (INFINITY, NEW AVENGERS, FANTASTIC FOUR) changes everything for the X-Men! In HOUSE OF X, Charles Xavier reveals his master plan for mutantkind — one that will bring mutants out of humankind’s shadow and into the light once more! Meanwhile, POWERS OF X reveals mutantkind’s secret history, changing the way you will look at every X-Men story before and after. But as Xavier sows the seeds of the past, the X-Men’s future blossoms into trouble for all of mutantdom. Stories intertwine on an epic scale as Jonathan Hickman reshapes the X-Men’s past, present and future!

Author : FrankWerner,Larysa Burtseva,Yuri Sotskov MDPI
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-08-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783038971191

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Algorithms for Scheduling Problems by FrankWerner,Larysa Burtseva,Yuri Sotskov MDPI Pdf

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue " Algorithms for Scheduling Problems" that was published in Algorithms

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Air traffic control
ISBN : MINN:20000003879513

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Automatic Traffic Advisory and Resolution Service (ATARS) Multi-site Algorithms by Anonim Pdf

Author : John A. List
Publisher : Currency
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2022-02-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780593239483

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The Voltage Effect by John A. List Pdf

NATIONAL BESTSELLER • A leading economist answers one of today’s trickiest questions: Why do some great ideas make it big while others fail to take off? “Brilliant, practical, and grounded in the very latest research, this is by far the best book I’ve ever read on the how and why of scaling.”—Angela Duckworth, CEO of Character Lab and New York Times bestselling author of Grit ONE OF THE MOST ANTICIPATED BOOKS OF 2022—Men’s Journal “Scale” has become a favored buzzword in the startup world. But scale isn't just about accumulating more users or capturing more market share. It's about whether an idea that takes hold in a small group can do the same in a much larger one—whether you’re growing a small business, rolling out a diversity and inclusion program, or delivering billions of doses of a vaccine. Translating an idea into widespread impact, says University of Chicago economist John A. List, depends on one thing only: whether it can achieve “high voltage”—the ability to be replicated at scale. In The Voltage Effect, List explains that scalable ideas share a common set of attributes, while any number of attributes can doom an unscalable idea. Drawing on his original research, as well as fascinating examples from the realms of business, policymaking, education, and public health, he identifies five measurable vital signs that a scalable idea must possess, and offers proven strategies for avoiding voltage drops and engineering voltage gains. You’ll learn: • How celebrity chef Jamie Oliver expanded his restaurant empire by focusing on scalable “ingredients” (until it collapsed because talent doesn’t scale) • Why the failure to detect false positives early on caused the Reagan-era drug-prevention program to backfire at scale • How governments could deliver more services to more citizens if they focused on the last dollar spent • How one education center leveraged positive spillovers to narrow the achievement gap across the entire community • Why the right set of incentives, applied at scale, can boost voter turnout, increase clean energy use, encourage patients to consistently take their prescribed medication, and more. By understanding the science of scaling, we can drive change in our schools, workplaces, communities, and society at large. Because a better world can only be built at scale.

Author : Frederick W. Mueller
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461597506

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Integrated Cost and Schedule Control for Construction Projects by Frederick W. Mueller Pdf

Management and administrative processes within the construction industry have been undergoing major changes in the last several decades. These changes have involved significant adjustments in management science and manage ment techniques, brought about by the need for contemporary valid informa tion with which to manage the construction process. In short, management in the construction industry is changing significantly; change will continue at an accelerated pace at least through the next decade. The responses required of construction industry management are now resulting in a movement away from an entrepreneurial management style to professional management tech niques and procedures. THE COMPELLING ECONOMIC ISSUES The issues forcing these changes are economic. The rising costs of construction and of money are forcing the buyers of construction services to be more demanding. Their demands are for more construction economies, more pro duction, and more productivity than at any time in the past. Nowhere has this been more evident than in the Business Roundtable on construction and in the response of the construction industry to it.· To be successfully responsive, management in the construction industry will be required to use the best project management methods available for cost control, schedule control, and for financial and accounting controls. But responsive professional management can survive and will flourish within this more demanding eco nomic environment.

Author : James Wood
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781483148137

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Computational Methods in Reactor Shielding by James Wood Pdf

Computational Methods in Reactor Shielding deals with the mathematical processes involved in how to effectively control the dangerous effect of nuclear radiation. Reactor shielding is considered an important aspect in the operation of reactor systems to ensure the safety of personnel and others that can be directly or indirectly affected. Composed of seven chapters, the book discusses ionizing radiation and how it aids in the control and containment of radioactive substances that are considered harmful to all living things. The text also outlines the necessary radiation quantities and units that are needed for a systemic control of shielding and presents an examination of the main sources of nuclear radiation. A discussion of the gamma photon cross sections and an introduction to BMIX, a computer program used in illustrating a technique in identifying the gamma ray build-up factor for a reactor shield, are added. The selection also discusses various mathematical representations and areas of shielding theory that are being used in radiation shielding. The book is of great value to those involved in the development and implementation of systems to minimize and control the dangerous and lethal effect of radiation.