This book of the SPAR series contains 40 scientific articles presented at the 17th International Symposium on Distributed Autonomous Robotic Systems. The conference was held October 27–30, 2024, on Roosevelt Island in New York City. This book covers a broad scope of topics within robotics, with a focus on algorithms and engineering for distributed systems of robots. Specific topics include resource-constrained robots, mobile sensor networks, unmanned aerial vehicles, underwater robots, mul...

Life for Gavin Durinden is about to change from puzzling to downright odd. An intellectual prodigy with blue hair and the ability to create energy from the marks on his palms, he was always told he had a mysterious condition. However, when the scientists at NeoGen Labs begin treatments, everything changes, including the appearance of blue wings.That's not the half of his problems. From Kaira, an "angel" with black wings brought in to help him transform to look human again, he learn...

When parents need guidance on raising gifted kids, they can turn to Success Strategies for Parenting Gifted Kids: Expert Advice From the National Association for Gifted Children. This collection of practical, dynamic articles from NAGC's Parenting for High Potential magazine:

This book collects together original research and survey articles highlighting the fertile interdisciplinary applications of convex lattice polytopes in modern mathematics. Covering a diverse range of topics, including algebraic geometry, mirror symmetry, symplectic geometry, discrete geometry, and algebraic combinatorics, the common theme is the study of lattice polytopes. These fascinating combinatorial objects are a cornerstone of toric geometry and continue to find rich and unforeseen ...

They've been coming here for thousands of years, using Earth as a sanctuary to escape threats from their own kind. Mankind knows them as angels, and one of them left a child upon her death to be raised as a human.Raea is now a high school senior, and her life as a human is about to end. The crystal shard she bears is not a pretty pendant; it's a collective of powerful entities who chose her as their Keeper, a protector of one of the four shards that power a machine capable of destr...

Amira Swift is a chatty, energetic 7-year-old who loves to dance. A series celebrating friendship, family and Lebanese-Australian culture with highly appealing stories for all to enjoy.Amira Swift has three favourite things: her BFFs Ellie (one) and Naya (two), and dancing (three).So when her school holds a talent show, the BFFs can't wait to enter as a dance group. But soon the girls go from having fun to having fights. Will they stay friends, or will the ...

Amira Swift is a chatty, energetic 7-year-old who loves to dance. A series celebrating friendship, family and Lebanese-Australian culture with highly appealing stories for all to enjoy.Amira Swift has three favourite things: her BFFs Ellie (one) and Naya (two), and dancing (three).Amira has a problem! All of her friends are bringing foods that represent their cultures to sell and raise money at the school fair, but Amira comes from two cultures and doesn't ...

Coulter is supposed to be an agent working with Anita Cross to observe the Inari on Earth, but he reveals a different side following the battle at NeoGen Labs. When he takes her prisoner with the Shirukan escaping to the stars, she realizes that the alien in their agency might have been deceiving them all along, waiting for the opportune time to return to his former loyalties. One wrong move could mean the downfall of Earth, but Anita will do all she can to protect her world and learn the ...

Are you someone who is always playing catch up when it comes to getting things done?Are you in the midst of unfinished projects at home or at work?Would you like to be able cut through the delays and be more self-disciplined?Procrastination is one of the worst traits to have when you have a deadline to meet or an important project that requires a lot of discipline to see it through. Unfortunately, there are millions...

AI is a new kind of fire. It can warm donor relationships, deepening trust and individualized attention across the entire donor base. Or it can burn those relationships to a cinder.Foreword by Steven L. Meyers, author of Personalized Philanthropy**.**Praised by Russell N. James III, Linda Lysakowski, and Joanne Oppelt.Stephen Christopher Nill is skeptical of AI in fundraising. After decades building develop...

In this warm-hearted story from the bestselling Preschool Problems series, Manu the crocodile is far too busy to use the toilet at day care.Manu has an action-packed day ahead, and Dad reminds him that even busy crocodiles need to use the toilet at day care. But Manu doesn't want to miss out on any fun – not when there's painting to do, friends to chase and games to play!Can this energetic crocodile find the time to use the loo

Ladybirds Do Not Go to Day Care: Mum says it's the first day of day care, but Ravi's dressed up as his favourite insect, and he is quite certain that ladybirds do not go to day care. Can an anxious and unsure Ravi find the bravery he needs to take flight? Kittens Do Not Care for Baths: Dad says it's time for a bath, but Maya is certain that kittens do not need baths. Can this feisty kitten be coaxed into starting her night-time routine? Butterflies Do Not Ride Their Bikes: Grandad surprise...