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Trained Marine sniper Nathan McBride is no stranger to sacrifice. Fourteen years ago, he paid a heavy price in service to his country when he was tortured to the brink of death by Nicaraguan interrogator Montez de Oca. When the FBI uncovers a mutilated corpse from a remote Utah lake, McBride must face the ugly truth that Montez de Oca is back in action and will continue to kill unless McBride can stop him.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a concept confined to science fiction-it''s here, and it''s transforming the way we live, work, and think. From enhancing creativity to revolutionizing industries, AI has become a powerful force in shaping the world. But what does it mean for you? A CRASH COURSE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLGENCE is your accessible and engaging guide to understanding this groundbreaking technology. In this concise yet comprehensive book, you''ll journey through the fascinating history of AI, exploring its origins and how it evolved into the cutting-edge innovations we see today. You''ll learn about AI''s current applications, from medical diagnostics to personalized marketing, and discover how it''s already a part of your daily life-even if you don''t realize it. Beyond the technology, this book dives into the big questions: What are the ethical implications of AI? How can we ensure it''s used responsibly? And how can individuals and businesses adapt to thrive in an AI-driven world? With practical examples and clear explanations, A CRASH COURSE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLGENCE demystifies complex concepts, making them accessible to readers of all backgrounds. Whether you''re an entrepreneur looking to leverage AI for your business, a professional curious about adapting to the AI revolution, or simply someone fascinated by what the future holds, this book is for you. By the time you turn the last page, you''ll not only understand what AI is but also how you can embrace it as a tool to innovate, create, and grow. Highlights of the Book: ¿The Basics of AI: Understand machine learning, neural networks, and natural language processing without the jargon. ¿Real-World Applications: Explore how AI is revolutionizing industries, from healthcare and finance to education and entertainment. ¿Ethics and Responsibility: Learn about the challenges of bias, data privacy, and accountability in AI development. ¿Your Role in the AI Revolution: Practical insights on how to adapt your skills and mindset for an AI-driven future. Clear, concise, and filled with relatable examples, A CRASH COURSE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLGENCE is the perfect primer for anyone ready to step into the world of artificial intelligence.

When Toby Haynes witnesses a double murder--and suspects his boss, Tanner Mason, as the perpetrator of the crime--he does the only thing he can think of: he calls in Nathan McBride. CIA special ops veteran McBride and his partner, Harvey Fontana, respond to their friend''s plea. As they launch a covert investigation into Mason, the security chief for one of the nation''s leading private military contractors, they discover that not everything is as it appears. Mason and his inner circle are leading a top-secret operation to tackle a wave of crime plaguing the US-Mexican border, and the murder may have been part of their complicated strategy--or part of a more menacing agenda. Soon McBride and Fontana find themselves engaged in a deadly game. With a powerful politician behind it all, stopping Mason could mean joining a secret war--with truly global stakes.

Are you interested in Upside-Down Gardening? Do you want a step-by-step, easy to follow guide on getting started? Are you worried that you do not have enough space in your new hoe to set up a traditional garden? Do you want to know some of the new methods of gardening that will help you to grow vegetables and fruits that you like in your home and that too on your terraces or patio or backyard? Well, one of the very popular and easy method of gardening these days that is attracting a lot of homeowners is the upside down gardening. Upside down gardening is gaining popularity among plant lovers and is the practice of growing plants that hang down from planters. This practice of growing plants upside down is on the rise now as people are able to grow more crops in smaller spaces. Using this technique, any homeowner with less space around the house can grow the necessary vegetables, fruits or flowers for the kitchen on their patios, porch, deck or the small backyard area, hooks on the compound walls or even indoors. The urbanization and the modern day space constraints have reduced the available space for agriculture and gardening. The upside down garden is a good method to grow vegetables for your use. Any person who is interested in gardening or who wants to use healthy food without pesticides can opt for this type of vegetable and fruit garden. It is not possible to grow all types of vegetables using this method. Only selected fruits and vegetable plants can be grown upside down. This can be a major time-pass for the family. The other major factor attracting people towards this type of gardening is that the requirement of water is very less if proper protection is given to the planters. It is the ideal gardening solution for city dwellers who are facing serious space constraints.

When a team of commandos--highly skilled and armed to the teeth--tries to kidnap retired CIA station chief Linda Genneken from her home, trained Marine Nathan McBride and his partner, Harvey Fontana, arrive just in time to join the fight. But their well-honed CIA instincts tell them this is only the beginning. McBride and Fontana set out to learn who ordered the midnight raid, and why. Is it connected to a rescue mission they conducted with Genneken in South America--a mission that nearly killed McBride? Is it related to the string of assassinations happening simultaneously in that area of the world? Or both? With the help of their CIA contacts and aided by Genneken, the two men unravel a criminal plot with global implications. And as their race to find answers unspools in six supercharged hours, McBride and his team will be tested like never before.

The ex-CIA agent Nathan McBride doesn''t give out his phone number and never reveals his operative name. So how does a twelve-year-old girl whom he''s never met know both? The girl''s name is Lauren, and after she''s been kidnapped, she sends a text for help to Nathan''s cell phone. Nathan rescues her, but with the kidnappers hell-bent on reclaiming their prize, the ordeal has only just begun. As he tries to stay one step ahead of their pursuers.

Dog Grooming GuideAny person who decides to own a pet dog should be ready to take care if its needs. Dogs will only stay healthy provided they are fed correctly and groomed appropriately. Medical conditions or needs should never be ignored. If you would like a canine that is well-mannered, training should be in order. Dogs should never be mishandled or ill-treated because they may fight back by biting to defend itself. Here is a preview of what you''ll learn in this book:* Introduction To Dog Grooming* Standardization and the Grouping of Breeds* The Fundamentals of Dog Grooming* Training your Dog* The Pre-Grooming Health Assessment* Dog grooming equipment and toolsThere is no doubt a dog can bring lots of pleasure and fun to your life for many years. It can add richness to your life in a way money never can. A dog is forgiving and loves you no matter what. In return treat your dog with kindness, train him/her well and provide a caring home. Buy this book today and let you dog feel great!

Includes excerpts from a diary kept by Andrew Peterson, a Swedish immigrant who farmed near Waconia, Minn., and from reminiscences by Gratia Sherwin Ferris who moved from Belle Plaine, Minn. to a homestead in Pipestone County, Minn.

Janner, Tink og Leeli Igiby og den trofaste hunden deres, Klumpen, er på flukt fra de onde hangene fra Dang. Hangene er desperate etter å slå klørne i Annieras tapte juveler, men først må de finne ut hvor de er. Fortellingen beskriver en underfundig verden, bebodd av mange snodige skapninger som en eks-pirat og bestefar, huggtannkuer og ekte havdrager, turer til Ankelgelé herregård og sokkemannen Peets trehus, legender og overleveringer, oppskrift på larveloff samt opprinnelige, håndtegnede kart. Fantasy for mellomtrinnet.

Janner, Tink og Leeli Igiby trodde de var vanlige barn med vanlige liv og en vanlig fortid. Nå vet de at de er Annieras juveler, arvinger til et sagnomsust kongerike på den andre siden av havet, og at mange ønsker livet av dem. For å overleve må Igby-barna flykte i sikkerhet til Ispræriene, der hangene fra Dang ikke kan følge etter. Men før de kommer så langt, må de ta seg forbi monstrene i Glipetreskogen, de tjuvaktige stranderne i Østsvingen og den fryktede gaffelfabrikken. Det aller farligste er likevel sjalusien og bitterheten som truer med å drive dem fra hverandre. Janner og søsknene hans får smertelig erfare at kjærligheten til familien er viktigere enn alt annet. Fantasy for mellomtrinnet.

Janner og familien hans håper det er trygt å søke tilflukt i Grønnsøkkene, et land med krigere som selv hangene fra Dang frykter. Men det er et problem, Janners lillebror har fått hale, grå pels, spisse ører og lange tenner. For de mistenksomme innbyggerne i Grønnsøkkene ser han ut som et monster. Men Janner vet bedre. Broren er ikke så skremmende som han ser ut. Janner mener han er fullstendig harmløs. Fantasy for mellomtrinnet.

An exploratory analysis of the trihalomethane (THM) and haloacetic acid (HAA) formation potential (FP) of Cedar Lake in order to produce formation potential curves for both THM and HAA; determine the THMFP and rate constant and compare to previous studies on Cedar Lake; and develop modeling for the formation potential loss of HAA from laboratory analysis of the raw lake water. While extensive modeling approaches have been explored for THM formation on different water sources, not many have been applied to the reservoir that supplies water to the Carbondale Water Treatment Plant and even fewer have explored the formation and modeling of HAA. Data for this study was obtained through laboratory experiment by applying bleach as a substitute for free chlorine to raw water samples obtained from Cedar Lake and quenching the samples at specific time steps to stop the reaction. Samples were then analyzed for THM content using standard method EPA 524.2R4.1 and HAA content using standard method EPA 552.2. The observed peak formation was 641.2701 μg/L for THM and 426.8 μg/L for HAA, but modeling fitted to the laboratory results indicated that a lower FP provided a better fitting of the data. A detailed analysis of the formed THM and HAA compounds indicated that a model produced for each compound resulted in more appropriate fitting by being able to account for the differing reaction rates and limiting factors of each reaction.