Named Top 10 "Best Lit Mags of 2023" by Chill SubsDelight in intriguing, thought-provoking conversations about ethics, philosophy, and social issues! After Dinner Conversation is a monthly literary magazine publishing short fiction. Each issue features both established writers and up-and-coming authors who contribute fascinating philosophical insights on controversial topics like marriage equality, assisted suicide, the meaning of death, animal rig...

Darius Copeland, an American, and now the Duke of Ellings, believes he has been taught all that is necessary for this new station in life.Lady Theresa "Tessa" Claxton will show him that there is so much more to learn.

Ten Leaping Lords, one imperious grandmother, and a Mister from Louisiana were her Christmas fate.Much to Lady Lucinda Claxton’s dismay and irritation, her father’s house party only includes bachelors ready to wed. With her siblings off celebrating Christmas elsewhere, Lucinda is left to fend for herself. A new arrival, however, changes everything, and soon Lucinda decides the next ten days may not be so tedious after all.Mr. Caleb Copeland agrees to accompany his great-aun...

Observations of a WallflowerJournal Entry of December 5, 1816Society can be odd and those within the ton do not always behave as expected.For example, Lady Violet Claxton spent more time in the gardens admiring flowers, plants, and bushes than she did inside any ballroom, and I left London wondering why she preferred roses over bachelors. Though perhaps it’s because she’s grows bored with tedious conversation, as her intelligence is beyond most, she’s pragmatic, and...

An extra on how to present the course "Drawing by Observation".Motivation and suggestions for the educator, the parents and the students.We suggest the "guide for the educator" to the educators who wish to use this "Course-Textbook DRAWING BY OBSERVATION with Patricia Coenjaerts" as a manual for drawing in classes of design, architecture, engineering, education, publicity, graphic arts, etc… As a supplement in your art class for artists or as a complete and accessibl...

I woke up beautiful. Too beautiful.The kind that makes strangers stare, soldiers freeze, and a certain terrifying Marshal look at me like I’m a problem he suddenly wants to solve.I didn’t ask for any of this.One moment I was a normal human programmer.The next, I opened my eyes inside the fragile, rare body of a male Insectid… with a timer over my head and a System whispering:[Mission: Raise an orphaned war-egg for 30 days—or die.]

Data-Driven Earth Observation for Disaster Management: From Theory to Practical Applications delves into the critical role of Earth observation data and technologies in predicting, managing, and mitigating a spectrum of disasters. With a multidisciplinary approach encompassing geography and geospatial science, the book addresses the challenges of comprehending and managing disasters in our rapidly changing world. Offering solutions through insights into early detection, prediction, managem...

His entries are surgical demolitions of the Kaelan order.Live now—witness the Commander’s social death.“Control is not preference. Control is the only permissible state.”— Commander Regra, Kaelan Dominion“Revolution does not begin with rage,But with observation.”— Dr. Wen XingEvery record he posts is a precise demol...

What do people believe about death and the afterlife? How do they negotiate the relationship between science and religion? How do they understand apparently paranormal events? What do they make of sensations of awe, wonder or exceptional moments of sudden enlightenment?The volunteer mass observers responded to such questions with a freshness, openness and honesty which compels attention. Using this rich material, Mass Observers Making Meaning captures the extraordinarily d...

Earth Observation using Scatterometers: State-of-the-Art Techniques, Applications, and Challenges explores the critical role scatterometers play in addressing natural disasters, climate action, and food security. It provides comprehensive guidance on leveraging scatterometers for real-time applications, including advanced techniques like super-resolution mapping and multi-source data fusion. This book is an essential resource for understanding the challenges and opportunities of scatterome...

Integrative Sensing Strategies for Disaster Management explores the synergy between airborne remote sensing and social data in addressing disaster management. The book provides a framework for leveraging diverse data sources to enhance response and resilience. Detailed chapters cover the fundamentals of remote sensing, data integration techniques, and ethical implications, showcasing practical case studies in urban flooding, air quality monitoring, and pandemic evaluation. The book is an e...

Satellite Remote Sensing for Forest and Environmental Monitoring provides a thorough examination of the applications and methods of satellite remote sensing for analyzing and managing forest environments. From forest height mapping to biodiversity modeling, the book explores a variety of Earth observation applications across cutting-edge sensors and platforms. The book addresses the ability of satelitte technologies to observe and analyse ecological functions, conditions, and socioeconomic...