The Law of Attraction is one of the hottest topics and one of the most sought after subjects in our modern world. All one has to do is walk into a bookstore or perform an internet search on the subject to begin to see the vastness of its popularity. Why are so many drawn to the law of attraction? The fact that you are even reading this gives evidence to the fact that all of us are attracted to certain things and people. The Bible gives us very clear principles and guidelines to why these a...

God ways are not our ways and HIS thoughts are not our thoughts. More of HIM.... Less of Me explains how God has revealed himself to me. How HE has used what was meant for my destruction to bring me closer to HIM and how HE has given me a deeper revelation of what was accomplished through Jesus' life, death, and resurrection.

This book presents general methods for the design of economic model predictive control (EMPC) systems for broad classes of nonlinear systems that address key theoretical and practical considerations including recursive feasibility, closed-loop stability, closed-loop performance, and computational efficiency. Specifically, the book proposes:Lyapunov-based EMPC methods for nonlinear systems;two-tier EMPC architectures that are highly computationally efficient; and

This highly regarded case-based book focuses on the principles of pre-hospital and retrieval medicine and the continuum of care provided for critically ill or injured patients in the field. The second edition has been extensively re-written and updated to keep up with the rapidly expanding sub-speciality of Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine (PHRM)/Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM). Written by leading specialists in PHRM, each question and discussion is usually illustrated with a pho...

A string of targeted kidnappings launches criminalist Ellie Matthews into the midst of a shocking case.After surviving the brutal ordeal of her last investigation, Ellie Matthews just wants to return to teaching, and put her nightmares behind her. But fate has other plans. It isn't long before the reluctant investigator finds herself drawn back into the field.And once again, tragedy strikes close to home…Ellie's mentor, Sheriff Jayne Walsh, reaches ...

Recovering the past of Furniture City More than two centuries of overlooked history flow through Grand Rapids like the river for which it is named. The first city surveyor dabbled in seances while platting out neighborhoods and streets. When a river dredging project left a mountain of stone tormenting residents, the ordeal pitted them against city leaders. Humane society agents uncovered horrendous conditions at the city pound and successfully brought about reform and much better condition...

Your Child Abroad is a down-to-earth guide for anyone travelling overseas with children, whether on a two-week family vacation or a long-stay posting in the developing world. The approach is both reassuring and practical, showing how to deal with situations ranging from the relatively minor to the life-threatening. A check-list of symptoms for common complaints and a range of useful contacts and further sources of information will prove invaluable for parents who are far from on-the-ground...

The works of Poe were dark and often disturbing. From dismembered corpses, rivals bricked behind cellar walls, murders in back alleys, laments for lost loves, obsessions that drive men - and women! - to madness, his stories have had a profound impact on both the horror and mystery genres to this day.In Quoth the Raven, we invite you to answer the call of the raven and revisit Poe's work, re-imagined for the twenty-first century. Here, the lover of mystery and Gothic horror will fin...

When the sins of the past come knocking on her door, Ellie Matthews must confront her darkest fears.The relative tranquility of Ellie Matthews's life is shattered when her estranged stepfather Marcus resurfaces, pleading for help against an unknown danger. Ellie's peaceful sanctuary is quickly tainted by an ongoing murder investigation. The victim: Marcus's ex-wife, Katie.When investigators set out to question Marcus, he is nowhere to be found. In a jarring...

The case seemed open and shut. But there are secrets below the surface that somebody will kill to protect…When an unidentifiable body turns up at an abandoned water park, expert criminalist Ellie Matthews is recruited to once again step into a puzzling investigation that has "cold case" written all over it. Still nursing old wounds as she navigates a tense relationship with her former partner, and frustrated over a dead-end investigation, Ellie finds solace in her ...

Uncovering Scripture: Matthew 1:6–16 – The Royal Line to Christ walks through a section of Jesus' genealogy with bold clarity and deep conviction. Every name in this passage points to God's steady hand. He fulfills promises through generations, preserves His covenant without interruption, and works through both known and hidden lives. This verse-by-verse study offers theological insight, spiritual weight, and practical application. Whether for personal study or teaching, this book...

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has seemingly burst into public consciousness with sudden vigor. Previously relinquished to computer science journals, it erupted as the unrelenting topic of public media with most of the furor surrounding chatbots, like ChatGPT. Although many educators began worrying about the implications of AI in student learning and creative activity, this book will demonstrate that AI can be harnessed as a source of inspiration and meaningful instruction. With an emphas...