Written by a team of international experts, Extremes and Recurrence in Dynamical Systems presents a unique point of view on the mathematical theory of extremes and on its applications in the natural and social sciences. Featuring an interdisciplinary approach to new concepts in pure and applied mathematical research, the book skillfully combines the areas of statistical mechanics, probability theory, measure theory, dynamical systems, statistical inference, geophysics, and softwar...

The Texts @ Contexts series gathers scholarly voices from diverse contexts and social locations to bring new or unfamiliar facets of biblical texts to light. Matthew sheds new light from new perspectives on themes in the Gospel including community; land, labor, and Empire; children, parents, and families; health and disabilities; and border-crossings. The authors challenge us to consider how we deal with cultural distances between ourselves and these ancient writings—and between one anothe...

"Oh, Lord, crush the stinging serpent who poisons all our joys."In this collection of songs and essays, lament and love, sorrow and hope ring out even at the graveside, as God’s people ask how long until God’s dream for this world finally comes true? Until death, the last enemy, is entirely removed, and our long pilgrimage of faith finally brings us to the joy set before us—the face of Jesus? For God’s dream has not, in fact, died, and there truly is a lov...

Contained within this book is dark, disturbing, and will invoke a sense of terror while sending a shiver down your spine - leaving you to question exactly what that scratching, creaking, and thudding noise you just heard really was? Are you alone in the house? Or is there some sinister force at work here? Either way, you are sure to be left with a feeling of fear, trepidation, and dread! So the challenge has now been set for you - do you dare to read through these scary HORROR STORIES whil...

Dans la banlieue de Londres se trouve l’Académie Crinoline, un institut à l’apparence anodine. Son objectif secret ? Enseigner à ses résidentes à crocheter des serrures, escalader des murs et faire de l’escrime. Après des années à lutter contre les inégalités subies par les femmes, Effie reçoit pour mission de s’infiltrer dans le cercle intime de lord Compton et de détruire sa réputation. Mais cet odieux vicomte est un pion important dans les affaires de Gabriel Royce, et celui-ci n’est pa...

Revolutionize Your Baking with the Ultimate Guide to Delicious Cookies!Do you find yourself craving the perfect cookie but struggle to achieve that ideal texture and flavor? Are you tired of following recipes that promise perfection but leave you with flat, uninspired cookies? Have you ever wished for a foolproof guide to elevate your baking skills and impress your friends and family?Author Nicole C. Matthew brings years of baking expertise to the table, ha...

"An emotion-filled collection." —Kirkus ReviewsA CCBC 2024 Choices for the Fiction for Young Adult category!Two teens take the stage and find their voice . . .A girl learns about her heritage and begins to find her community . . .A sister is haunted by the ghosts of loved ones lost . . .There is no universal adoption experience, and no two adoptees have the same story. This anthology for teens edited by Shannon Gibney and Nicole Chung contains a wide...

Awfully Hilarious Period Pieces: The Stories We (Probably) Shouldn’t Tell WARNING: This book may cause uncontrollable laughter, deep sighs of relief, and the realization that you are absolutely not alone. In an intimate, courageous, and transformative collection, 26 girls and women of all ages share poems and stories exploring the ups and downs of menstruation, from first period to post-menopause.From the award-...

A new collection on women in American television in the 90s uncovers a cultural obsession with tough yet sexy heroines in mythical pasts, the 'girl power' present, and utopic futures. Xena, Buffy, Sabrina, and a host of other characters have become household words, as well as icons of pop culture 'feminism.' Their popularity makes for successful programming, however, how much does this trend truly represent a contemporary feminist breakthrough? And what does it mean for feminism in the nex...

Advances in our scientific understanding and technological power in recent decades have dramatically amplified our capacity to intentionally manipulate complex ecological and biological systems. An implication of this is that biological and ecological problems are increasingly understood and approached from an engineering perspective. In environmental contexts, this is exemplified in the pursuits of geoengineering, designer ecosystems, and conservation cloning. In human health contexts, it...

Revolutionize Your Cooking with the Power of Air Frying!Do you find yourself short on time but craving delicious, home-cooked meals? Are you tired of the endless search for recipes that are both healthy and satisfying? Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the complexity of traditional cooking methods? You’re not alone. Author Nicole C. Matthew, a culinary expert with over a decade of experience, understands these challenges firsthand. She has dedicated her career to s...

Contained within this book is dark, disturbing, and will invoke a sense of terror while sending a shiver down your spine - leaving you to question exactly what that scratching, creaking, and thudding noise you just heard really was? Are you alone in the house? Or is there some sinister force at work here? Either way, you are sure to be left with a feeling of fear, trepidation, and dread! So the challenge has now been set for you - do you dare to read through these scary HORROR STORIES whil...