Expose yourself to the strange corner of fandom where speculation meets fanfiction! Whether you're a seasoned loremaster or a general enthusiast, Fan Theory is a must-read for anyone who's ever hit the last page and wanted more. From beloved classics to captivating new releases, delve into the coded clues and outlandish theories that have fueled debate and discussion across message boards for years. Enjoy a satiricle yet strangely thought provoking perception I guarantee you have ...

A vivid, fast-paced inside look at financial markets, the people who work on them, and how technology is changing their world (and ours).Markets are messy, and no one knows this better than traders who work tirelessly to predict what they will do next. In Whoosh Goes the Market, Daniel Scott Souleles takes us into the day-to-day experiences of a team at a large trading firm, revealing what it's actually like to make and lose money on contemporary capital m...

In a world filled with menace, dare to paint on a grin.The world is full of images of scary clowns: packs of grinning figures with knives plaguing towns; pom-pom clad serial killers; loners who like children in the wrong way.But clowns can be a force for good: it takes a kind heart to put other people’s joy first; keeping children entertained is honest work; what better disguise than one that makes the villains laugh?What if, rather than being child...

A murderous conspiracy is unfolding in a usually quiet suburban town. Can Ray Harper stop it?After high school football star Max Bell is killed in a hit-and-run, local reporter Ray Harper's investigation spurs a cover up that leads to the assassination of a police lieutenant and a newspaper publisher.As Harper's investigation widens, his life and the lives of his parents and girlfriend are put in jeopardy. Mayor Sadie Rodgers and her police chief lover will...

This is Vol. 1 of the Longshot Island magazine publication released in 2016. Stories by Barry GJ Quinn, Stephanie Buosi, M.H. Vesseur, Benjamin Logan Miller, Dhaval P. Nayi, Nick Yates and EN Heim.What does Face Forward mean? It's a reference to society. It's that condition of looking ahead even when things may not seem right. It's marching in time when the clocks are all broken. Students in the classroom must face forward. Old men stumbling down busy sidewalks must face forward. S...

Written specifically for all FE and post-16 teachers, this book will help you to develop your digital capabilities and give you the skills to convert traditional learning and teaching resources into engaging and interactive online material.The impact of the pandemic means that it is abundantly clear to all that digital capability is vital for learners, no matter what subject they study. You should therefore develop your digital capabilities as a basic competence in...

An accessible, practical and up-to-date book on digital learning and teaching, relevant for all those involved in teaching and assessment in higher and further education (HE and FE), whatever your academic or vocational specialism. Fully supports learners in developing skills for the new Diploma in Teaching (Further Education and Skills) qualification .It is essential reading for HE or FE practitioners, or those undertaking level 3, 4 and 5 qualifi...

Catch is a timeless story of resilience, acceptance, and the enduring human spirit, promising an emotional journey that will linger in the hearts of readers. Set against the vibrant backdrop of early twentieth-century Cuba, Catch tells the poignant tale of Fernando, a humble fisherman with a passion for baseball, and his journey through love and self-discovery. Alongside his loyal friend Felix, Fernando navigates the complexities of life and the unexpected twists of fate. When Fernando mee...

A poetics for reading the everyday objects that populate a hard driveBespoke online archives like PennSound and Eclipse host an astounding array of “old media” artifacts, posing a handcrafted counterpoint to the immense databases aggregated by digital titans like Google and Facebook. In The Little Database, Daniel Scott Snelson argues for the significance of these comparatively “small” collections, exploring how digital archives dramatica...

James took a few moments to gather his thoughts. He wondered if this mysterious note was an invitation, and where it might lead to....if following it would plunge him further into the depths of his loneliness or cast a light towards an exit. He cautiously stepped closer to the door behind him and pulled it open just enough for a peek outside, though quickly closed it. Whatever he faced ahead there would be no turning back...

Take a deep dive into the Azure SQL Database Hyperscale Service Tier and discover a new form of cloud architecture from Microsoft that supports massive databases. The new horizontally scalable architecture, formerly code-named Socrates, allows you to decouple compute nodes from storage layers. This radically different approach dramatically increases the scalability of the service. This book shows you how to leverage Hyperscale to provide next-level scalability, high throughput, and fast pe...

T. Scott Daniels, pastor of a Los Angeles megachurch, contends that corporate bodies like churches form an individual spiritual personality of sorts. Cultural influences can impact the collective spirit or attitude of a congregation, either hindering it from becoming all God intends it to be or setting it free to glorify God.In this practical work, Daniels examines the nature of the seven representative "angels" of the churches addressed in Revelation to show how congregations can ...