When a fire rips through the Venetian Arsenal in 1569, the enigmatic Emanuele De Zante, spy-catcher and secret agent, is betrayed by his lover, imprisoned, and accused of treason. Given the chance to escape, he embarks on a trans-European odyssey that will test his loyalty and force him to question even his own identity.Through a series of deadly political games leading all the way to the Sultan's palace in Constantinople, De Zante and his companions spiral headfirst toward a confli...

1775-The conflict between the British Empire and the American colonies erupts in all-out war. Rebels and loyalists to the British Crown compete for an alliance with the Six Nations of the Iroquois, the most powerful Indian confederation, boasting a constitution hundreds of years old. In the Mohawk River Valley, Native Americans and colonists have co-existed for generations. But as the thunder of war approaches and the United States struggles violently into existence, old bonds are broken, ...

One of the funniest moments in the history of Olympia came when the South African poet Sinclair Beiles entered Girodias' office with sheets of paper adorned by Chinese characters. Telling Girodias a story about youth spent among missionaries in China, Beiles indicated his reams of parchment, and stated that they were unique erotic writings from that nation, and all he'd need to translate this phenomenal document would be some money each week for a new chapter... As it turns out, Beiles was...

This book explores the diverse types of Schrödinger equations that appear in nonlinear systems in general, with a specific focus on nonlinear transmission networks and Bose–Einstein Condensates. In the context of nonlinear transmission networks, it employs various methods to rigorously model the phenomena of modulated matter-wave propagation in the network, leading to nonlinear Schrödinger (NLS) equations. Modeling these phenomena is largely based on the reductive perturbation method, and ...

From the author of The Stolen Bicycle - longlisted for the International Man Booker PrizeOn the island of Wayo Wayo, every second son must leave on the day he turns fifteen as a sacrifice to the Sea God. Atile’i however is determined to defy destiny and become the first to survive.Across the sea, Alice Shih’s life is interrupted when a vast trash vortex comes crashing onto the shore of Taiwan, bringing Atile’i with it.In the aftermath of th...

A gripping and ultimately hopeful tale of a future America on the cusp of electing the most unusual President in its history and an allegorical take on the state of our current political climate and technological advances—for readers of speculative fiction, LGBTQ stories, and politics.It is 2040 and American democracy faces its last chance, held in the ruthless grip of an authoritarian and abusive administration. In this turmoil, an unlikely new voice emerges: Kit,...

Thomas M�ntzer was a radical pastor frustrated by the Reformation. He believed that Martin Luther's stand against the Church did not go far enough and demanded the realization of the Kingdom of Heaven on Earth. To that end, in 1524 he lead the Peasants' War in Germany, an insurrection that culminated in his brutal execution. Gathered here, along with M�ntzer's final confession, are some of his key rousing sermons attacking the princes and preaching an early form of communism.Wu Min...

This book presents an analytical approach to treating several topics of current interest in the field of nonlinear partial differential equations and their applications to electrical and communications engineering, the physics of nonlinear dispersive media, as well as the nonlinear wave interactions. It treats analytically Ginzburg-Landau and wave equations such as higher-order nonlinear Schrodinger equations with/without dissipative terms, Gross-Pitaevskii equations with complicated poten...

The novel's many plots are based on the true stories. It depicts the life and work of the migrant workers, females in particular, in Guangdong, China at the turn of the century. The novel is set in Gongbei, a place bordering Macau under the "one country, two systems" policy. Some female migrant workers hope to change their fate through cross-border marriage or acting as cross-border underground lovers.The author has come into contact with many migrant workers for years. It enables ...

Deep learning has become a trending area of research due to its adaptive characteristics and high levels of applicability. In recent years, researchers have begun applying deep learning strategies to image analysis and pattern recognition for solving technical issues within image classification. As these technologies continue to advance, professionals have begun translating this intelligent programming language into mobile applications for devices. Programmers and web developers are in nee...

This book highlights a comprehensive and self-contained account of the physics of Rydberg atoms and their integration within the broader framework of cavity quantum electrodynamics (QED) and hybrid quantum systems. Rydberg atoms in cavities constitute a uniquely powerful and versatile platform for exploring strongly interacting quantum systems, where the combination of exaggerated atomic properties and engineered light–matter coupling enables access to physical regimes that are otherwise u...

Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art originating in the 15th century, captivates the fusion of power, mystique, and health benefits demonstrated in this instructional photo book. You can learn each movement step by step with the photos and instructions.The allure of Tai Chi lies in its graceful, dance-like movements, which are steeped in Chinese philosophy and believed to harness life energy, or Qi. Practitioners experience profound health benefits, including improved cardiovasc...