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From the author: "Despite my reservations about openly sharing my story, I strongly feel that this is a book that I needed to write. You have to give to receive, and this book is a gift to anyone who may be experiencing problems with panic attacks, or who have loved ones who are struggling with this problem. I know that there is someone out there who will be helped by this short book. I hope that you are this person.I am not a psychologist, psychiatrist, doctor, therapist, or couns...

A popular book in its first edition, The Food Chemistry Laboratory: A Manual for Experimental Foods, Dietetics, and Food Scientists, Second Edition continues to provide students with practical knowledge of the fundamentals of designing, executing, and reporting the results of a research project. Presenting experiments that can be completed, in many

Matrix analysis of structures is a vital subject to every structural analyst, whether working in aero-astro, civil, or mechanical engineering. It provides a comprehensive approach to the analysis of a wide variety of structural types, and therefore offers a major advantage over traditional metho~ which often differ for each type of structure. The matrix approach also provides an efficient means of describing various steps in the analysis and is easily programmed for digital computers. Use ...

James Weaver takes you, step-by-step, through the process of writing and publishing an eBook on Amazon, and on every other major eBook website. Additionally, James discusses how to publish your book in print through CreateSpace.Topics include: Writing your eBook, formatting, cover art, out-sourcing, Kindle Direct Publishing, Amazon Author Central, Smashwords, Xin Xii, iTunes, Barnes and Noble, Draft 2 Digital, CreateSpace, and more.

In Pro JavaFX 8 expert authors show you how to use the JavaFX platform to create rich-client Java applications. You'll discover how you can use this powerful Java-based UI platform, which is capable of handling large-scale data-driven business applications for PC as well as now mobile and embedded devices.Covering the JavaFX API, development tools, and best practices, this book provides code examples that explore the exciting new features provided with JavaFX 8 which comes...

In "Geology," James Geikie offers a pioneering examination of the Earth's structure and processes, blending meticulous field observation with a robust theoretical framework. This work stands out for its vivid descriptions and clear explanations, rooted in the late 19th-century scientific revolution that sought to categorize and understand the natural world. Geikie's narrative weaves together diverse geological phenomena, illustrating the dynamic forces that shape the planet, underscored by...

In "Old Greek Stories," James Baldwin reimagines classic tales from ancient Greece, infusing them with contemporary relevance and existential depth. Through a rich and evocative narrative style, Baldwin explores themes of love, fate, and the complexity of the human experience. His prose is both lyrical and incisive, reflecting his profound understanding of the human condition and the moral dilemmas that lie at the heart of these timeless myths. Set against the backdrop of societal upheaval...

"The pig who invests in bricks, of course, does the gobbling when he encounters the wolf, after a merry mass of near misses that blithely build suspense. There are fairy tales, and there are Marshall's tales. [Audiences] can also be forgiven for preferring his over all the rest. ---Publishers WeeklyThink you know the story of the three little pigs? Not until you've experienced this version, retold by award-winning author-illustrator James Marshall. Children will know and love the f...

The quantum computing market is predicted to grow by nearly $1.3 billion over the next five years. Why? Given their quantum mechanical nature, quantum computers are expected to solve difficult problems in chemistry, optimization, finance, and machine learning that classical computers find impossible to unravel.This pocket guide provides software developers with a quick reference to Qiskit, an open source SDK for working with quantum computers. Packed with helpful programming exampl...

Neoliberalism and Commodity Production in Mexico details the impact of neoliberal practice on the production and exchange of basic resources in working-class communities in Mexico. Using anthropological investigations and a market-driven approach, contributors explain how uneven policies have undermined constitutional protections and working-class interests since the Mexican Revolution of 1910.Detailed ethnographic fieldwork shows how foreign investment, privatization, der...

Build enhanced visual experiences and design and deploy modern, easy-to-maintain, client applications across a variety of platforms. This book will show you how these applications can take advantage of JavaFX’s latest user interface components, 3D technology, and cloud services to create immersive visualizations and allow high-value data manipulation. This book is a professional reference for building Java applications for desktop, mobile, and embedded in the Cloud age. It offers end-to-en...

Why do so many of us enjoy being told frightening stories? What are some of the consequences that result from such exposure? In light of the considerable popularity of horror films over the last three decades, these questions have become the focus of growing attention for many scholars. However, research on audience preferences for, and reactions to, horror films has been performed eclectically by investigators from varied theoretical and methodological backgrounds. As a result, the inform...