Iris Ozveth is quite content spending their days surrounded by the books in their shop, Tails and Tomes, and their cat, Fable.But when Tails and Tomes is under threat of closing down, Iris will do everything they can to keep that from happening. Including stepping out of their quiet and comfortable life to take part in an adventure to find the legendary treasure hoard of the pirate captain Blood Eye.Iris will have to deal with thieving bards, face down ogres and goblins, de...

**How employers can compete in a challenging labor market—by hiring differently, redesigning job quality, and rethinking their government relations strategies.From two leaders in business and workforce development with a proven track record in innovative workforce strategies.**Over the past ten years, the U.S. labor market has been buffeted, with demand shifting dramatically. At the same time, demographic trends mean that U.S. labor supply will steadily tighten into the com...

Learn how accountants and finance teams can use AI tools in the real world with practical cases that reduce manual accounting and finance processes, improve reporting accuracy, and build AI-augmented workflows in Excel and Power BIKey FeaturesAutomate finance workflows using AI-powered Excel techniquesBuild reporting, reconciliation, and validation workflows with AIApply proven frameworks (HACK, the Six Pillars, Skills.md for accountants) to ma...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Turnglass. Perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Stuart Turton.A dazzling, puzzle-box mystery of secrets, power and hidden truths1804, Isle of Ray, Essex. Lysander Rose has spent his life searching for the truth about his mother, abducted when he was just a baby.When the men who took her return for him, Lysander is forced to flee – leaving behind everything he knows. But in his esc...

Examines the systemic obstacles limiting women's advancement in science and health care careers.Sexism in science and health care rarely announces itself as a single, dramatic event. More often, it appears as a steady accumulation of slights, exclusions, and unequal expectations that shape careers over time. In Harsh Medicine, Jennifer Rubin Grandis, MD, describes this reality and examines its consequences for women working in academic medicine and biomedi...

FROM SUNDAY TIMES AND NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR RICK RUBINEach encounter I’ve had with Lao Tzu has pointed to something new. Almost as if the book changes with every reading. I first picked up Stephen Mitchell’s translation 40 years ago at the Bodhi Tree bookstore in Los Angeles and my life has never been quite the same.This is how art creation always happens.It starts with a prompt, a seed. It can be several sente...

From double board-certified pediatrician Dr. Zachary Rubin, the New York Times bestselling author of All About Allergies, a myth-busting book that demystifies how doctors make decisions and helps readers to evaluate health claims, debunk misinformation, and take charge of their own well-beingWhat if the best way to understand your health is to understand how your doctor thinks?Every day, millions of people turn to social media for answers ...

An irreverent, engaging, and visually driven exploration of hip-hop culture through the lens of weed, from the acclaimed music producer, editor, and author of How We Roll.Boasting a wide range of how-tos, charts, graphs, quizzes, lists, interviews and more, Rolling Deep: An Illustrated Guide to Weed and Rap brings to life the edu-taining story of weed and rap—and how they've been intertwined since the very beginning. Readers will learn the answers...

One of the bloodiest and longest lasting revolutionary movements in Latin America described in graphic form.Rupay, in Quechua, means ardor, fire. On May 17th, 1980, the Shining Path, a Maoist group in Peru, burned the electoral records in a small town in the Ayacucho region to ignite the revolution that would set all of Peru aflame. This graphic novel retells the events relating to the start of the conflict, between 1980 and 1984, and the political violenc...

From the acclaimed team of Dean Robbins and Sean Rubin comes a unique story about a little girl and the genius who lived next door -- Albert Einstein!On Mercer Street, two neighbors studied math.Adelaide Delong tried to multiply three times four.Albert Einstein tried to understand how numbers could explain everything in the universe.When Adelaide gets a new neighbor, she is fascinated by this so-called mathematical...

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of The Turnglass. Perfect for fans of Anthony Horowitz and Stuart Turton.A dazzling, puzzle-box mystery of secrets, power and hidden truths1804, Isle of Ray, Essex. Lysander Rose has spent his life searching for the truth about his mother, abducted when he was just a baby.When the men who took her return for him, Lysander is forced to flee – leaving behind everything he knows. But in his esc...

Overcome prediabetes with this comprehensive guide to prevention and wellnessPrediabetes For Dummies is an essential guide for anyone looking to take control of their health and prevent the progression to type 2 diabetes. This updated edition covers the latest research, practical tips, and easy-to-follow advice on diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes. With clear explanations and actionable steps, it empowers you to make informed decisions and optimize your blood sugar for...