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With the introduction of e-books in our daily lives, reading books has become a digitized trend and with the advent of the Kindle and other similar devices, users can now find many more services that are available for them through their e-book devices. With e-books being a widely purchased form of entertainment, retailers like Amazon have started offering special services for Kindle owners that allow them to get the best out of their devices.Services like the Amazon Prime Membershi...

"And beginning with Moses and all the prophets, [the risen Jesus] interpreted to them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself" (Lk 24:27).The church fathers mined the Old Testament throughout for prophetic utterances regarding the Messiah, but few books yielded as much messianic ore as the Twelve Prophets, sometimes known as the Minor Prophets because of the relative brevity of their writings.Encouraged by the example of the New Testament writer...

This book delves into how carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies might help accelerate the worldwide transition to sustainable energy while meeting Paris Agreement targets. This comprehensive handbook examines how governments, businesses, and society may effectively implement CCUS programs to cut carbon emissions and promote economic development.The book begins with basic ideas and exposes readers to CCUS technologies and their critical role in reaching net-ze...

Before Evernote came into the picture, most people were annoyed with piles of paper. File cabinets and work desks used to overflow, and you would have to dig in every file to find a single sheet of paper. The messy surrounding at work and home has improved drastically and things have become a lot more organized with the amazing organizing tool known as Evernote.Well, if you haven’t heard about this application before, there’s nothing to worry about. This quick guide shows you how y...

You use the computer every day; otherwise you wouldn’t be reading this guide! If you are also into mobile devices, then you have two good reasons for trying out Windows 8, the latest OS offering by Microsoft. If you think you need to know more before making the switch, then you have come to the right place. Unleash the Power of Windows 8 is your ultimate guide to what this new OS is all about.In this guide you will find a step-by-step introduction to Windows 8 backed by lucid image...

Who is this black man, with physical abilities unsurpassed by any other man?He can be the wisest king and the humblest servant. He can be the greatest architect, a builder, a military leader, and yet the most ruthless cannibal. A man feared so greatly, admired so deeply, loved so passionately, and hated so strongly.Where did he come from and where is he going?We will trace his steps and see.This book tells a story of a race of people that many have to look a...

This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the critical issues surrounding SDGs 9, 11 and 12, delving into the multifaceted challenges and innovative solutions that define these vital fields. Civil engineering plays a pivotal role in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs) by providing the foundational infrastructure necessary for sustainable development across various sectors. From designing resilient transportation systems to constructing eco-friendly buildings, civil enginee...

First published in 1931. This study was written by various officials of the International Labour Office, and provides an overview of the work of this institution as it was in the years after its initial formation. The authors provide a full and systematic description of the activities within the organisation, and will be of great interest to scholars and students of political and labour history.

Effectively measuring the usability of any product requires choosing the right metric, applying it, and effectively using the information it reveals. Measuring the User Experience provides the first single source of practical information to enable usability professionals and product developers to do just that. Authors Tullis and Albert organize dozens of metrics into six categories: performance, issues-based, self-reported, web navigation, derived, and behavioral/physiological. They explor...

So, you have got the latest Kindle? You will love to use Kindle Paperwhite when you have learnt how to make the most of each and every feature of this amazing device. This book has been designed to guide you with the same. Since there are a lot of features you will be exploring for the first time while using your Kindle Paperwhite, you will find this eBook really useful.Here is how this guide will help you with using your device:How to get started with Kindle Paperwhite

Our late modern era is marked by the rapidity of change; waxing pluralism; focus on the future, not the past; the elevation of personal choice over communal obligation; and, for some, a sense of spiritual and intellectual disorientation that can lead to resentment, fear, nostalgia, and/or a disordered desire for absolute certainty and rigid authority. How can religious traditions be maintained and even thrive in such an environment? How do they negotiate the fluidity of it all and transmit...

Institutions are the channels of political power. This volume explores Arend Lijphart's life work--the design of political institutions. All the contributors to this volume share the fundamental insight that the design of political institutions matters in how democracies work.The essays in this volume offer both theoretical insights into the context and implications of Lijphart's ideas and empirical exploration of the ideas. Two chapters by Thomas Koelble and Andrew Reynolds examin...