Freeform Vector Diffraction Theory traces the conceptual journey from classical scalar diffraction to a rigorous and generalized framework for computing the vector diffraction patterns of arbitrary freeform wavefronts and complex, spatially varying polarization states.Readers will gain a unified theoretical perspective that enables accurate prediction of electromagnetic field behavior in high-numerical-aperture systems and modern non-conventional optics. The book delivers ...

Love is a wicked game... and sometimes, everyone loses.Sarah Lackey spent years dreaming of Weston Hill-Cho, the golden boy with the perfect smile and the promise of a fairytale ending. And for one perfect week, it felt like her dream had finally come true. He kissed her. Saw her. Told her to meet him at Disneyland, the happiest place on earth. But that was before real life kicked in. Before graduation. Before distance. Before he put her in the friend zone and left...

The Blair Witch Project meets Cabin in the Woods by way of Grady Hendrix in this gruesome, mythology-inspired storm of witchcraft, demon curses, and millennial-age angst all wrapped in a folk horror tale about six college friends who go on a weekend getaway in the woods—and the supernatural deals they make to survive.Marco Wonder is about to turn 30, and he hates it.Without job prospects, without a girlfriend, wit...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK · WINNER OF THE BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY PRIZE • INTERNATIONAL LATINO BOOK AWARD FINALISTA blazing talent debuts with the tale of a status-driven wedding planner grappling with her social ambitions, absent mother, and Puerto Rican roots—all in the wake of Hurricane MariaNAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Kirkus, Was...

Like Scooby Doo meets The X Files for readers of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Strange Lights is a joyride in a sentient Winnebago with a quirky cast of cryptids."Exuberant and heartfelt."—Publishers WeeklyParenting is never easy, but it’s a hell of a lot harder when your toddler is a chupacabra.Paranormal investigator and cryptozoologist Reggie has embraced her f...

Known for its sun-soaked beaches, world-famous theme parks, and endless coastline, Florida often conjures images of relaxation and escape. Secret Florida: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure reveals that beneath the palm trees and postcard-perfect scenery lies a far more unexpected story. From a police station housed inside a phone booth and an underwater cemetery off the coast of Key Biscayne to haunted hotels, psychic communities, and Cold War secrets hidden deep within...

**A NATIONAL BEST SELLERNAMED A MOST ANTICIPATED BOOK OF 2026 BY TIME, OPRAH DAILY, USA TODAY,** PEOPLE, ELECTRIC LIT, HARPER'S BAZAAR, VULTURE, LITHUB, BOOK RIOT, PUBLISHER'S WEEKLY, THE BOSTON GLOBE, TOWN & COUNTRY, SHE READS, LIBRARY JOURNAL, AND MORE!**New York Timesbestselling author Xochitl Gonzalez delivers a captivating story abo...

Measurement of Physical Activity in Physical Education Through Technology provides a comprehensive, evidence-based guide for implementing technology to measure and enhance children’s physical activity (PA) in educational settings. It includes PA and physical assessment methods in physical education (PE) with contemporary technologies and emerging AI applications to help educators optimize activity levels, prevent sedentary behavior, support holistic child development, and address ...

Do you want to understand the Bible with more clarity, confidence, and spiritual encouragement—without feeling overwhelmed?The Spiritual and Inspirational NIV Bible Simple-to-Read Summaries Guide is a faith-building Bible study companion created to help readers grasp the message of Scripture one book at a time. Whether you are beginning your Bible journey, returning to regular devotional reading, or looking for a simple overview before deeper study, this guide offers clear summarie...

"The lives of two teenage girls living 160 years apart intertwine in this magical coming-of-age story . . . [an] evocative graphic novel." — Publishers WeeklyAn untalented punk band and a parallel dimension—what could go wrong? In Borja González's stunning graphic novel, two parallel stories reflect and intertwine in a tale of youthful dreams and desires. In 1856, Teresa, a young aristocrat, is more interested in writing avant-garde horror poetry than maki...

RAKUTEN KOBO EMERGING WRITER PRIZE FINALIST • CBC BOOKS CANADIAN FICTION BOOKS TO READ IN FALL 2024The secrets of the house are the secrets of the heart.It begins with an act of betrayal that destroys the tenuous bonds of Celestina Errantes’s family. For years afterwards, Celestina longs for an escape from her unhappy home. Then an unexpected gift from her wealthy Lolo offers that chance: a long-forsaken property in Manila’s bohemian district, close to wher...

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