Advanced Modeling of Thermodynamic Energy Components and Systems presents intermediate‑complexity models for energy system components. It addresses a critical gap in studying energy systems under off‑design conditions, examining how systems behave when ambient temperature or load conditions change.Using Thermoptim software’s systemic approach, which graphically links component icons and encapsulates equations within modules, this book focuses on cycle architecture and comp...

Advanced Modeling of Thermodynamic Cycles of Nuclear Power Plants offers a comprehensive resource on Thermodynamic Cycles of Nuclear Power Plants (TCNPPs) modeling and provides detailed studies of TCNPPs for current and emerging reactors, including Small Modular Reactors.After covering reactor physics and operating principles, this book examines water‑steam cycles using advanced tools like the pinch method and exergy balances to optimize performance. Subsequent chapters co...

In order for me to one day lead the family organization as my father currently does, I will need to find a wife. I just didn’t think it would be so soon. The contract is signed and soon my fun and games will come to an end.The only thing that makes this whole situation feel less like a death sentence is that she and I both have to obey.It won't take her long to understand my rules. She will either learn to swim or sink in my murky waters. She will learn how to heel, just li...

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 10th European Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity Conference, EICC 2026, which took place in Darmstadt, Germany, during June 17-18, 2026.The 15 full papers and 2 short papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 45 submissions. The book also contains 5 papers from the special session on Advances in Interdisciplinary Cybersecurity, CyFRP.The papers were organized in topical sections as follows: Human-c...

Dexter.I had it all. The CEO of an international company, money, cars, and women. I dined at the finest restaurants and drank wine that would cost most people their two weeks’ wages. My penthouse was on the top floor with a view of the city; my life was ideal. But one look at her across a busy airport: those blue eyes, her dimpled chin, and that blond halo of hair around her cherub cheeks. I gave it all up for a woman I had seen once but never met at an airport while on vacation in...

In a world increasingly defined by conflict, what if every disagreement contained the seeds of profound transformation?This revolutionary guide presents a radical truth: all conflicts, regardless of their external appearance, are fundamentally internal in nature. By addressing discord across seven interconnected levels—from safety and emotions to intuition and spirituality—we discover pathways to resolution that traditional approaches miss.Whether you are a...

'Propulsive... Readers will be hooked' -Publishers WeeklyBASED ON THE EXTRAORDINARY TRUE STORY OF ALFRED NAKACHE, SUBJECT OF THE *OSCAR NOMINATED* SHORT FILM PAPILLONAlfred Nakache, a Jewish child from Constantine, never imagined that he would one day swim for France at the Olympic Games in Berlin in 1936, nor than he would achieve a world record, as he did in 1941. As a child he was petrified of the water and yet, somehow...

AlexanderShe thought she could run and just walk away from me and this life, thinking she could disappear forever and I would let it go. I am not a man to let things go, especially her. And now she has more than me looking for her. I need to find her and protect her. She is mine, and I will never stop until I have her in my arms once more.

Rebellious child who cheated death. Indomitable visionary. And mastermind behind one of the world's most enduring fandoms: Star Wars."An epic tale of creative struggles and triumph." —Jeffrey Brown, bestselling author of Darth Vader and SonIn a tale befitting the saga he created, Lucas Wars follows George Lucas’s journey from aimless dreamer to filmmaking trailblazer and prodigy of the New Hollywood movement. Whil...

In a world that constantly pulls us outward, true peace awaits within.Living The Chit Life offers a transformative path to inner wholeness—a journey from disconnection to profound presence. This guide illuminates the way to reclaim your physical safety, emotional aliveness, authentic dignity, humble connections, truthful expression, intuitive wisdom, and spiritual abundance.Through accessible practices and daily rituals, you will discover how to deepen your...

“A must-read for anyone who’s serious about building top-performance teams!” — Robert Dutton, former president and CEO at Rona and Adjunct professor at HEC MontréalBlending drama and determination, Sasseville’s Race Across America is a powerful reminder that one man and a bike can symbolize much more with the right team behind himToday’s business leaders are always on the lookout for the information and tools to help them build high-perform...

This grace-filled, practical book on praying with your kids empowers you to teach children how they can develop a personal relationship with God through prayer.As parents, our deep longing is for our children to not just know about Jesus but to love Him. In Pray with Me, parent and ministry leader Erica Renaud shows us how inviting kids into the joy of intentional prayer—on their level—nurtures authentic relationship with God that can last a lifetime....