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16 plumes, issues d’horizons aussi diversifiés que la population de la ville, mettent la métropole en vedette dans un recueil étonnant et percutant, où la violence côtoie le suspense. Avec des textes d’autrices et auteurs bien connus du monde du polar (et quelques invités!), ce recueil formidable témoigne à la fois du choc des cultures montréalaises et de leur amalgame. Proposant des nouvelles signées Patrick Senécal, Martin Michaud, Johanne Seymour, Maureen Martineau, Geneviève Lefebvre, Guillaume Morrissette, Éric Dupont et Pierre-Yves McSween, Noir Montréal révèle un Montréal grungy, cosmopolite, un peu rebelle et unique, telle qu’on l’aime, avec des quartiers qui ont leur propre couleur et leur ambiance particulière. Des nouvelles mystérieuses, sanglantes, étonnantes ou haletantes, des auteurs qu’on adore ou qu’on découvre, tout est là pour passer des nuits blanches dans la noirceur de Montréal! Initiée par Akashic Books, une maison d’édition de Brooklyn spécialisée en littérature urbaine underground, Noir Series a vu le jour avec Brooklyn Noir en 2004. Depuis, elle a connu une croissance explosive: plus de 120 villes du monde comptent désormais un recueil signé par des vedettes locales, de Paris à Stockholm en passant par Bagdad et Addis-Abeba.

Die Digitalisierung ist einer der definierenden Trends unserer Zeit. Informationstechnologien entwickeln sich dabei zugleich zu mächtigen Werkzeugen, bergen aber auch ernstzunehmende Risiken. Neben vielen positiven Errungenschaften konfrontiert sie unsere Gesellschaften jedoch auch mit existenziellen Bedrohungen wie der Gefahr durch Cybercrime, Eingriffe in die Privatsphäre und Angriffe auf demokratische Prozesse. Brad Smith, Präsident von Microsoft, und Carol Ann Browne, Senior Director of External Relations and Communications bei Microsoft, beides Insider aus der Schaltzentrale eines der weltweit führenden IT-Konzerne, plädieren an alle Unternehmen, Organisationen und Regierungen, jetzt zu handeln und die Weichen so zu stellen, dass Künstliche Intelligenz und andere Technologien nicht zu Missbrauch, sondern in eine gute Zukunft für uns alle führen.

Six year old Little Kitten imagines all of the things she will do while growing up.

An internationally known drug dealer, recently acquitted in court, is murdered and his assailant is convicted. The case is closed until witnesses to the crime begin to turn up dead. Detectives Jeremy Roberts and Lori Ashburn are assigned to the case and they find themselves drawn into a murky world of espionage and rogue government agents. Along the way Roberts deals with the kidnapping of his wife and a near-fatal attack on his partner. As the investigation deepens, Roberts discovers that a serial killer, long hidden behind the iron curtain, is active again. With the help of a private investigator, and an ex-KGB agent now operating with Interpol, Roberts must track down the conspirators that are threatening to subvert the highest court in the land, while protecting his partner from a killer with a personal vendetta.

The forces of the Warsaw Pact storm west over the Inner German Border and unleash devastation on the first days of the conflict. Among the NATO defenders of West Germany are Captain Kurt Mohr and his company of Leopard tanks. Outgunned and outnumbered, the men must conduct vital delaying operations until reinforcements can arrive.

The Playful Astronauts is a captivating and educational children''s book that takes young readers on an unforgettable journey through space. With each planet The Playful Astronauts visit, children learn different life skills and values they can apply daily. Through exciting adventures and unique challenges, the playful astronauts learn to be confident, show empathy and kindness, be resilient, show gratitude, adaptability and vulnerability, and have the power to handle conflict. By the end of the journey, children will have learned all the skills they need to become confident and resilient individuals, well-prepared to face future challenges. The Playful Astronauts is a fun story and a valuable educational resource for parents and educators who want to inspire young readers to become compassionate, confident, and resilient individuals.

"The story of how I took my passion for motocycling and grew it into an award winning, multi-million dollar business and how you can too" -- Cover.

First Lieutenant Darren White is trapped behind enemy lines with the remnants of his cavalry troop. Together with his second-in-command, Maurice Fitzgerald, he waits for the right opportunity to strike back at the Russians in occupied West Germany. As they conduct joint operations with a Special Forces team in the Fulda Gap, a terrible secret is uncovered. The Soviets have found a sure-fire way to win the war. It''s up to White and Fitz- gerald to stop them. A daring operation might just be enough to make or break the Soviet war effort in Fulda. Will Fitzgerald and White''s personal differences doom the attempt?"What do you have for me?""T-62. Range...580."White gave him the all-clear and the main gun blasted out a round at theSoviet vehicle. The loader turned and grabbed another round from the ready rack. Both M1s on either side of his tank fired in rapid one-two succession. White looked through the vision blocks near his hatch and caught sight of three burning T-62s.Off to his left, the scouts were running up along the hill''s steep slope, dash- ing from cover to cover as they fled from the pursuing Russians. White gave a thumbs up in their direction and told his driver, Private Sanchez, to pick up the pace. The tank bounded up the hillocks and ran down the depressions as if it were a boat riding the waves of a frozen ocean. White felt his gut drop as they charged up another incline, only to spot a milky contrail to his right."Missile!" he shouted. "Incoming missile. Drive!"

City Signals Leader Kit contains a ten-week multimedia study that examines the exploding growth and the prominence of global cities in our world. The kit contains three DVDs featuring world-renowned minister and educator Ray Bakke and an interactive workbook by Brad Smith. This study will guide individuals or groups in understanding the theology, principles, and practice of global urban ministry and studying urban themes in church history. The authors equip those who minister within their communities and cities with new ideas and tools for reaching the nations.

"AI will enable breakthrough advances in areas like healthcare, agriculture, education and transportation. It''s already happening in impressive ways. But as we''ve witnessed over the past 20 years, new technology also inevitably raises complex questions and broad societal concerns." - Brad Smith and Harry Shum on The Future Computed. "As we look to a future powered by a partnership between computers and humans, it''s important that we address these challenges head on. How do we ensure that AI is designed and used responsibly? How do we establish ethical principles to protect people? How should we govern its use? And how will AI impact employment and jobs?" - Brad Smith and Harry Shum on The Future Computed. As Artificial Intelligence shows up in every aspect of our lives, Microsoft''s top minds provide a guide discussing how we should prepare for the future. Whether you''re a government leader crafting new laws, an entrepreneur looking to incorporate AI into your business, or a parent contemplating the future of education, this book explains the trends driving the AI revolution, identifies the complex ethics and workforce issues we all need to think about and suggests a path forward.Read more:The Future Computed: Artificial Intelligence and its role in society provides Microsoft''s perspective on where AI technology is going and the new societal issues it is raising - ensuring AI is designed and used responsibly, establishing ethical principles to protect people, and how AI will impact employment and jobs. The principles of fairness, reliability and safety, privacy and security, inclusiveness, transparency and accountability are critical to addressing the societal impacts of AI and building trust as AI becomes more and more a part of the products and services that people use at work and at home every day. A central theme in The Future Computed is that for AI to deliver on its potential drive widespread economic and social progress, the technology needs to be human-centered - combining the capabilities of computers with human capabilities to enable people to achieve more. But a human-centered approach can only be realized if researchers, policymakers, and leaders from government, business and civil society come together to develop a shared ethical framework for AI. This in turn will help foster responsible development of AI systems that will engender trust. Because in an increasingly AI-driven world the question is not what computers can do, it is what computers should do. The Future Computed also draws a few conclusions as we chart our path forward. First, the companies and countries that will fare best in the AI era will be those that embrace these changes rapidly and effectively. Second, while AI will help solve big societal problems, we must look to this future with a critical eye as there will be challenges as well as opportunities. Third, we need to act with a sense of shared responsibility because AI won''t be created by the tech sector alone. Finally, skilling-up for an AI-powered world involves more than science, technology, engineering and math. As computers behave more like humans, the social sciences and humanities will become grow in importance.

Rhymed text and illustrations introduce country antiques in an alphabetic arrangement emphasizing the reasons why antiques should be valued.

Gray Series - Volume I Play More than Just Sudoku with Sudoku Match Books. Plain old Sudoku has been around for decades. From newspapers to apps it is all the same...until TODAY. Sudoku-Match is a platform for adding gaming to the Sudoku puzzle experience. Add Crossword Puzzles, or Cryptograms. Word Search and Word Jumbles are also available. Stop just playing the same old 9x9 Sudoku. Add some extra kick to your daily Sudoku fix! With Sudoku Match and Crossword Puzzles; the challenge is to complete the Sudoku, then find the solution number row or column. Use that key to solve the page Solution Match form. Once all the solution words are collected; use those words to finish the Master Match Word Search. Play More - Turn 1 Sudoku puzzle into 2 games. Sudoku Match and Crossword Puzzles is the game that adds the number logic of solving Sudoku to the challenge of word decryption These puzzles are meant to dare crossword puzzle fans to branch out and add Sudoku in a new and exciting way Now you are doing more with each game The Sudoku Match Platform is a workout for the Left and Right sides of your brain. This book is loaded with numerous Sudoku and Crossword Puzzle games This multi-game book will keep everyone entertained for hours It may enhance language comprehension and logic skills! There is an answer key section that provides the solution to all the puzzles so that you can check your answer How To Play Complete the Sudoku puzzle You have completed Part 1 Find the Solution Key row or column in the Sudoku grid Use the Solution Key to decode the Across and Down clue numbers Now you can match the correct Clue to the correct entry on the Crossword Puzzle You have completed Part 2 and finished a Sudoku Match That was easy...and fun for the whole family. Who is Sudoku Match for? Holiday Gift Ideas - Get the Sudoku lover on your list something fresh and new. Birthday Gift Needs - Get the Sudoku lover a surprise twist on their plain old everyday Sudoku. Going on Vacation - Get Sudoku Match books for relaxing fun. Daily Skill Building - Stay sharp and focused with everyday brain workouts from Sudoku Match. The Sudoku Match Platform Series The Black Series - Sudoku and Word Search *Large Print Avail. The Blue Series - Sudoku and Crossword Puzzles The Green Series - Sudoku and Word Jumble The Gray Series - Sudoku and Crosswords kws: Sudoku, word search, puzzles, puzzle book, Sudoku daily, play Sudoku, Sudoku puzzle book, word search puzzle books for adults, word search books for adults, word search, word search for adults, word jumble books, adults Sudoku, adult Sudoku, free Sudoku, daily Sudoku, puzzle book adult, Math games, word games, adults, large print, hard puzzles v.1

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"Play less and listen more" is the prevailing wisdom whenever two musical partners are having ensemble issues that interfere with their music-making. Accompanists, coaches, and collaborative pianists across the nineteenth and twentieth centuries devote many pages to these situations and explain what to listen and look for. An overview of this literature establishes a standard canon of ensemble issues for collaborative pianists working with a single partner, whether vocal or instrumental. The overview also discusses the various solutions these authors recommend for these problems. However, in exceptional moments of rehearsal or performance, the foregoing advice fails. After comparing several passing observations in these standard works with the author''s own experience, a paradoxical situation becomes evident: at times, what works instead of listening more is listening less. As the author describes through multiple musical examples and commentaries, ignoring one''s partner for a brief moment can benefit the duo''s ensemble and artistry. The application of this principle is both narrow and wide-ranging and is meant to serve as a secondary course of action. It is decidedly not a replacement for the standard advice on coaching and collaborating, for such advice is successful far more often than not. However, it can be utilized when the collaborative pianist deems it the most successful and prudent solution to an ensemble situation that has remained problematic.

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