pThis handbook provides a computational perspective on green computing and blockchain technologies. It presents not only how to identify challenges using a practical approach but also how to develop strategies for addressing industry challenges.ppHandbook of Green Computing and Blockchain Technologies takes a practical-oriented approach, including solved examples and highlights standardization, industry

pWhy should you join a church Becoming a member of a church is an important, and often neglected, part of the Christian life. Yet the trend these days is one of shunning the practice of organized religion and showing a distaste or fear of commitment, especially of institutions. Jonathan Leeman addresses these issues with a straightforward explanation of what church membership is and why it\'s important.

The Spiritual Path of Rune Magic is unlocked in this book. For centuries the Northern Tradition has illuminated the way for many seekers. Based on her initiations into the powers behind the Runes, Freya Aswynn opens the path for those seeking to start their spiritual journey. Principles and Powers of Runes comprehensively covers the history and development of the Runes. The runes are much more than

bHow to Press Ahead and Should You When All Is WrongbpAs much as we\'d like to avoid suffering in life, all of us will occasionally face earth-shattering hardships. You might be dealing with one now, or perhaps your friend or a loved one is, or maybe you\'d just like to prepare yourself for when one inevitably occurs in your life. iSelf-Discipline in Difficult Timesi is the right book for you if you

pTemperatures flare as the stakes for survival reaches its zenith for Gas Nation and the Decepticons. The war between the two gangs starts to take its toll, as the bodies begin dropping on both sides. In this war, no one is off limits, that includes lieutenants and generals.ppbrppDecepticons are out for blood, even targeting women and children. But when the leader of the Decepticons\' identity is revealed,

This book was first published by the University of California Press in 1961 and is an attempt to provide an answer to the long-standing need for reference work dealing exclusively with seed identification. The immediate aim of the manual is to help agriculturalists, foresters, wildlife biologists, and others interested in land-use programs to identify the seeds in their particular fields of interest.

At the turn of the millennium, a new phenomenon emerged conservatives, who just decades before had rejected the expanding human rights culture, began to embrace human rights in order to advance their political goals. pIn this book, Nicola Perugini and Neve Gordon account for how human rights--generally conceived as a counter-hegemonic instrument for righting historical injustices--are being deployed

These essays explore the taxonomies and relationships between the aesthetic forms, styles, and methodologies of detective and crime fiction in the late-Victorian and Edwardian period. The influences on the genre\'s artists are as varied as the era\'s interests in scientific method, forensics, archaeology, medicine, and the paranormal. Yet the formalizing tendencies of the investigative process remain,

In 1920, tuberculosis was the main killer of young people. Occupational therapy had just begun as a profession unto itself. The Mississippi State Tuberculosis Sanatorium had been open only two years. Louisa Anne McFarland, from Jones County, was sent to the Sanatorium to heal her tubercular lungs. On the same path so many TB patients took, she remained to work after being healed. She learned how to

pIn tracing his roots back to the earliest days of settlement in New England, Clapp sheds light on the lives and migrations of dozens of his ancestors. With genealogical data, maps, and illustrations, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in family histories and American genealogy.ppThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing

bAn in-depth look at how banks and financial institutions manage assets and liabilitiesbpCreated for banking and finance professionals with a desire to expand their management skillset, this book focuses on how banks manage assets and liabilities, set up governance structures to minimize risks, and approach such critical areas as regulatory disclosures, interest rates, and risk hedging. It was written

The inflammatory bowel disease affecting any part of the gastrointestinal tract is referred to as Crohn\'s disease. It is believed to arise due to a combination of several genetic, immune, environmental and bacterial factors. In this condition, the immune system of the body attacks the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn\'s disease can occur in men and women of any age group but typically sets in between

pStep into a world of intrigue, suspense, and secrets as the Campus Murder Club takes you on a heart-pounding journey through a chilling cold case in Kristi Rose\'s thrilling young adult mystery novel.ppbrppstrongCollege can be murder.strongppNestled in the woods of a Pacific Northwest town, a prestigious college becomes the setting for a chilling murder. When nursing student Jaime is brutally killed

pThe Revelation of Revelation is a story never told before because it wasn\'t to be told until now, according to scriptures. It didn\'t happen in a vision, not in a sudden rush of a mighty wind, but instead of a gentle but profound inspiration.p

pThis fantastic trivia quiz collection is the ultimate book for anyone looking to host their very own quiz night. For any quizzing, general knowledge, or trivia fans there are more than 2,000 questions inside with rounds on a wide and interesting array of topics from sports and games, the human body, and general knowledge, to history, mythology, and geography. pAlso included is an introduction covering

pProvisional ToC Volume 1 p pPart 1. Sensor, Image and Data Driven Societal Technologiesp pPart 2. Holistic Approach for Sustainable Technologiesp pPart 3. Advanced Technologies for Water, Energy, Transportation, Housing and Sanitationp pPart 4. Chemical and Physical Processesp brpp p

pstrongAre you weary Worn out by the bills that keep stacking, a virus that keeps raging, or a heart that keeps aching If so, the book of Esther brings welcome news emRelief will come!emstrongppTo be clear, you didn\'t ask for this struggle. You want to get past it. You don\'t know how much longer you can hold up. But what if God is with you in this difficult season When life seems off the rails, remember

Do you know what your soul purpose is Have you ever wanted to know the secret to attracting abundance in your relationships, business, health, and your vision for your life Our soul purpose is just as unique as our fingerprint, and the only way to fulfill this purpose is by identifying what our individual fingerprint looks like. Success is a claim for us all, and finding that success lies in embracing

piElections in America iis an all-in-one resource for understanding the many facets of elections and voting trends since the United States came into being. It explains how, when, and why the franchise expanded in fits and starts after America\'s founding and the various controversies over voting rights and vote counting that swirl around elections today. It reviews the major landmark court decisions