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This book brings together a lifetime of experiences told by a beloved member of the field of Slavic languages and literature - Irwin Weil. During the Soviet era, Irwin frequently visited and corresponded with outstanding Russian cultural figures, such as Vladimir Nabokov, Korney Chukovsky, and Dmitrii Shostakovich. His deep love of the Russian people and their culture has touched the lives of countless students, in particular at Northwestern University, where he has taught since 1966. It is these stories of an unassuming Jewish American from Cincinnati, Ohio who rubbed shoulders with some of the most prominent thinkers, writers, and musicians in the Soviet Union that are presented for the first time in this volume.

Ashilda the witch looks forward to only one thing at night. The one thing that gives her happiness and joy... Idona, her best friend and secret lover.But for Idona, her children always come first before true love.Soon, both women must face their fears when entangled in the lair of the Queen of the Trolls.If you enjoy Scandinavian inspired fantasy with a lesbian romance, be sure to read this one.

Exodus I is an epic tale that spans over 2,000 years, tracing the rise and fall of one of the most ambitious civilizations in the universe. After an enigmatic force transports Earth''s solar system to the distant Andromis Galaxy, humanity is given a second chance - one far from the looming threat of the Galactic Consortium that rules the Milky Way. In this new home, Earth and its people set out to build a mighty empire, pushing the boundaries of exploration, technology, and power. But as humanity thrives in the Andromis Galaxy, a dark and malevolent force stirs in the Milky Way: the Vekar Empire, a ruthless, militaristic regime bent on domination. As the Human Empire grows, it faces unimaginable trials - civil wars, plagues, religious upheavals, and the ever-present danger of being overwhelmed by forces both internal and external. As technology advances, humanity''s ambitions grow ever bolder. But when the time comes, the peaceful empire and the aggressive Vekar Empire are destined to clash in a spectacular and cataclysmic showdown that will determine the future of both galaxies. Exodus I is a gripping, high-stakes space opera of survival, conquest, and the enduring strength of humanity. Full of intrigue, betrayal, and breathtaking battles, this story will keep readers on the edge of their seats until its explosive conclusion.

Pigeon Lewd, mad scientist and inventor of robots, never cared for small talk. He only cared for his precious time creating monsters of metal.His latest creation should take care of all the thieves and solicitors. Permanently.The Ballad of Pigeon Lewd & Other Short Stories contains 25 tales ranging from dark humor to horror, collected from earlier editions into one volume.

Solid interfaces such as surfaces and grain boundaries (GBs) play a very important role in the structural, mechanical, and electronic properties of materials. Using a variety of advanced computing and simulation techniques coupled with robust embedded-atom method potentials, a range of solid interfaces are explored using the intermetallic compound nickel-aluminum as a model structural material and copper and gold as model electronic materials. Low-index surfaces in NiAl for the stoichiometric and Ni-enriched cases are investigated by grand canonical Monte Carlo (MC) simulations. Surface re-ordering and segregation is observed. Surface stresses and surface segregation in (110) NiAl free-standing thin films have been studied using MC simulations. The size effect of segregation at the surface is explained by the elastic deformation of the film in response to the surface stress. Grain boundary structure and segregation at Sigma3 GBs in NiAl using stoichiometric and Ni-rich compositions are studied by molecular statics and MC simulations. Ni-segregation is observed, resulting in transformation of the GBs to structures capable of accommodating higher Ni concentrations. The full range of possible inclinations in the family of Sigma11 [110] asymmetric tilt grain boundaries in copper is investigated and structural trends are established. Development of a non-Sigma11, low-index boundary is observed, giving rise to local rotation of the GB tilt angle accommodated by development of intrinsic stacking faults. A more general case of the 9R structure in low stacking fault energy materials is postulated. MD simulation of the family of 〈110〉 90° asymmetrical tilt GBs in gold are presented and compared with high-resolution transmission electron microscopy observations of the same boundaries. The faceting behavior for this family of GBs is explored and it is shown that varying the inclination angle produces a variety of faceting behaviors.

This dissertation attempts to address this issue of marginalization and that of child morbidity and mortality during the Late Roman Period, recognizing that children and other non-adult cohorts represent important segments of archaeological skeletal populations that can add significant information on past human behavior.

The art of creating a successful theme park ride involves seamlessly fusing complex mechanical systems with elegant architecture. More importantly, it is the job of telling a story that serves as a foundation for designing effective themed rides. This project involves the conceptual design of a ride system versatile enough to accommodate for numerous themed scenarios. Although the scope of this project is conceptual, we cannot ignore the constraints that may inhibit the design''s feasibility; hence, calculations are made based on standards and guidelines for amusement park rides. Furthermore, a combination of sketches and diagrams are provided to assist in the visualization of the proposed design.