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The Six Guests

Author : Diana Wilkinson

Publisher : Open Road Media

Page : 374 pages

File Size : 36,3 MB

Release : 2021-07-01

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1504072405

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What happens online doesn’t stay online . . . A compelling psychological thriller from the bestselling author of 4 Riverside Close and You Are Mine. During lockdown, six friends meet on-screen every Friday night to take part in a quiz. But when it is Barton Hinton’s turn to host the event, he introduces a set of personal questions that clearly aren’t random and which set off a fatal chain of events. When the police start to ask questions, the friends agree to hide the truth. Is it possible that one of the six guests killed a fellow member? Everyone has their secrets. Some are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for . . .



Just Six Guests

Author : Helen Jackman

Publisher : How To Books

Page : 175 pages

File Size : 16,64 MB

Release : 2011-06-01

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1848034415

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MANY YEARS HAVE PASSED SINCE WE WELCOMED THE FIRST STRANGERS INTO OUR HOME. I now feel qualified to comment on our experience and include information that we would have found helpful when we took what seemed at the time quite a brave step. My husband spent all his working life in the hospitality industry and we first met whilst studying hotel and catering management at the same college back in the late 50s. Now, nominally retired, we have gone full circle - back to serving meals and making beds - and enjoying it more than ever! The difference between then and now is that we fill our empty bedrooms with guests as a pleasure, rather than solely through financial necessity. Tolerance, flexibility and a sense of humour have been needed on occasions, but our guests have been absolutely great and since starting our business our faith in humanity has soaredA". Read Helen's book for guidance on: - DOING YOUR INITIAL RESEARCH - COMPLYING WITH THE LAW - PREPARING THE ROOMS - LOOKING AFTER YOUR GUESTS - MARKETING YOUR B&B - PRICING AND BOOK KEEPING.



A Moscow Math Circle

Author : Sergey Dorichenko

Publisher : American Mathematical Soc.

Page : 266 pages

File Size : 11,8 MB

Release : 2011-12-29

Category : Mathematics

ISBN : 0821868748

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Moscow has a rich tradition of successful math circles, to the extent that many other circles are modeled on them. This book presents materials used during the course of one year in a math circle organized by mathematics faculty at Moscow State University, and also used at the mathematics magnet school known as Moscow School Number 57. Each problem set has a similar structure: it combines review material with a new topic, offering problems in a range of difficulty levels. This time-tested pattern has proved its effectiveness in engaging all students and helping them master new material while building on earlier knowledge. The introduction describes in detail how the math circles at Moscow State University are run. Dorichenko describes how the early sessions differ from later sessions, how to choose problems, and what sorts of difficulties may arise when running a circle. The book also includes a selection of problems used in the competition known as the Mathematical Maze, a mathematical story based on actual lessons with students, and an addendum on the San Jose Mathematical Circle, which is run in the Russian style. In the interest of fostering a greater awareness and appreciation of mathematics and its connections to other disciplines and everyday life, MSRI and the AMS are publishing books in the Mathematical Circles Library series as a service to young people, their parents and teachers, and the mathematics profession.



Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them

Author : Antonio Padilla

Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux

Page : 211 pages

File Size : 34,22 MB

Release : 2022-07-26

Category : Science

ISBN : 0374600570

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A fun, dazzling exploration of the strange numbers that illuminate the ultimate nature of reality. For particularly brilliant theoretical physicists like James Clerk Maxwell, Paul Dirac, or Albert Einstein, the search for mathematical truths led to strange new understandings of the ultimate nature of reality. But what are these truths? What are the mysterious numbers that explain the universe? In Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them, the leading theoretical physicist and YouTube star Antonio Padilla takes us on an irreverent cosmic tour of nine of the most extraordinary numbers in physics, offering a startling picture of how the universe works. These strange numbers include Graham’s number, which is so large that if you thought about it in the wrong way, your head would collapse into a singularity; TREE(3), whose finite nature can never be definitively proved, because to do so would take so much time that the universe would experience a Poincaré Recurrence—resetting to precisely the state it currently holds, down to the arrangement of individual atoms; and 10^{-120}, measuring the desperately unlikely balance of energy needed to allow the universe to exist for more than just a moment, to extend beyond the size of a single atom—in other words, the mystery of our unexpected universe. Leading us down the rabbit hole to a deeper understanding of reality, Padilla explains how these unusual numbers are the key to understanding such mind-boggling phenomena as black holes, relativity, and the problem of the cosmological constant—that the two best and most rigorously tested ways of understanding the universe contradict one another. Fantastic Numbers and Where to Find Them is a combination of popular and cutting-edge science—and a lively, entertaining, and even funny exploration of the most fundamental truths about the universe.



The Romance of Sorcery

Author : Sax Rohmer

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 276 pages

File Size : 42,96 MB

Release : 2014-08-28

Category : Body, Mind & Spirit

ISBN : 069815424X

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Long out of print, this classic survey of magic and the occult clearly explains centuries of mystical rituals and practices—part of the new Tarcher Supernatural Library. This guide distills generations of magical practice, witchcraft, and other occult interests across cultures and centuries into a single, enchanting volume. Written for laymen and practitioners alike, The Romance of Sorcery simply and readably outlines the history of magic—from ancient Egypt to John Dee to Madame Blavatsky—showing how both Wiccan practice and witches in popular culture came to be. The first three titles released in Tarcher's Supernatural Library are Ghost Hunter (by Hans Holzer), Romance of Sorcery (by Sax Rohmer) and Isis in America (by Henry Steel Olcott).



Entertaining with Charm

Author : Eden Passante

Publisher : Simon and Schuster

Page : 240 pages

File Size : 27,39 MB

Release : 2024-10

Category : Cooking

ISBN :

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Food and lifestyle blogger Eden Passante shares her signature style and party ethos with a vibrant array of fresh recipes, menu ideas, tabletop designs, holiday flair, and more for adding delicious charm to spark every and any occasion. Entertaining with Charm will guide you in hosting beautiful gatherings with delicious dishes and simple style. Organized by category, the book is filled with appealing recipes, refreshing signature cocktails, and mouthwatering desserts and is about bringing people together for unfussy food and drink. It’s about enjoying the simple things in life: celebrations made easy with fresh food that’s straightforward to prepare, charming details, and memorable gatherings around the table. With her inspiring Sugar & Charm blog—which has won accolades from legions of fans as well as award nods from Saveur, Domino, and more—Eden extols her wisdom for the art of entertaining and becoming a confident home entertainer with easy-to-execute recipes, cocktails, and hosting knowhow. The cookbook includes expert advice on party planning and simply natural ways to add style and charm, from fresh flowers and table decor to candles and cozy ambiance. Whether it's an intimate movie night, an alfresco dinner party, or a festive bonfire gathering, this book has all the recipes, tips, and ideas to make your event one that everyone will remember—and will teach you that the only reason to host a party is to have fun. IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS: Recipes are accessible and shareable, with a strong emphasis on fresh ingredients and ease; dishes are also visually appealing, delicious, and perfect for gatherings ENTERTAINING WITH AN EXPERT: Includes Eden’s go-to essentials for her kitchen, hosting, and parties, as well as entertaining guides for drinks and apps, décor, and more INSPIRING FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY: Stunning lifestyle images showcase vibrant food, seasonal tabletops, party details, and styling ideas



Applied Discrete Structures

Author : K. D. Joshi

Publisher : New Age International

Page : 966 pages

File Size : 16,17 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Computer science

ISBN : 9788122408263

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Although This Book Is Intended As A Sequel To Foundations Of Discrete Mathematics By The Same Author, It Can Be Read Independently Of The Latter, As The Relevant Background Needed Has Been Reviewed In Chapter 1. The Subsequent Chapters Deal With Graph Theory (With Applications), Analysis Of Algorithms (With A Detailed Study Of A Few Sorting Algorithms And A Discussion Of Tractability), Linear Programming (With Applications, Variations, Karmarkars Polynomial Time Algorithm, Integer And Quadratic Programming), Applications Of Algebra (To Polyas Theory Of Counting, Galois Theory, Coding Theory Of Designs). A Chapter On Matroids Familiarises The Reader With This Relatively New Branch Of Discrete Mathematics.Even Though Some Of The Topics Are Relatively Advanced, An Attempt Has Been Made To Keep The Style Elementary, So That A Sincere Student Can Read The Book On His Own. A Large Number Of Comments, Exercises, And References Is Included To Broaden The Readers Scope Of Vision. A Detailed Index Is Provided For Easy Reference.



Flames of Desire

Author : Vanessa Royall

Publisher : Diversion Books

Page : 733 pages

File Size : 14,20 MB

Release : 2014-09-07

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1626814120

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From the author of The Passionate and the Proud, a saga of love and rebellion sweeping from the green hills of Scotland to the shores of colonial America. In eighteenth-century Scotland, Selena MacPherson is the proud princess of Coldstream Castle. She’s never met a man who doesn’t desire her, but she has yet to meet the man she desires in return. Royce Cambell is the fabled son of a ruthless Highland clan. He has fleets and warriors ready to do his bidding and his frightening legends glitter about him like a cloak. Royce is promised to Veronica Blakemore, a woman of fire and ice, but when he meets Selena at an Edinburgh ball, there is no denying the burning promise of ecstasy between them. But only in the new world, across raging seas, does that promise have the chance to be fulfilled. Set in the exhilarating time of the American Revolution, Flames of Desire is a rousing tale of pride, passion, and a love triangle that changes the course of three turbulent lives.





Willful Blindness

Author : Lydia Langston Bouzaid

Publisher : AuthorHouse

Page : 289 pages

File Size : 15,57 MB

Release : 2023-01-18

Category : Fiction

ISBN : 1665579986

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At the age of thirty-one, Sophia Lawrence escapes her disastrous marriage to sail across the Atlantic in her forty-eight-foot sailboat. Her intention is to take the passage as a time to decide how to reinvent herself. After twenty-one days battling gales and near death disasters, she arrives in Ireland to find that fate has defined her reinvention. From the hallowed halls of the British aristocracy to the winds swept lochs of the Scottish highlands, Sophia is tested and torn at every turn. Then inexplicably she falls passionately in love. Yet her dreams of happiness are crushed in the wild Arabian Desert, as the stakes increase with deadly consequences.