Author: Lisa Banim
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780061065804
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Two of kind Diaries, V.10.
Two of a Kind #10: Winner Take All
Author: Lisa Banim
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780061065804
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Two of kind Diaries, V.10.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780061065804
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 116
Book Description
Two of kind Diaries, V.10.
Winner Takes All
Author: Christina Binkley
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 0316487902
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and culture critic Christina Binkley comes an updated edition of her New York Times bestselling account of sex, drugs, and the rise of Las Vegas. With a new prologue on the rise and fall of Steve Wynn. The Strip. Home to some of the world's grandest, flashiest, and most lucrative casino resorts, Las Vegas, with its multitude of attractions, draws millions of tourists from around the world every year. But Sin City hasn't always been booming: modern Vegas exists largely thanks to the extraordinary vision, and remarkable hubris, of three competing business moguls: Kirk Kerkorian, Dr. Gary Loveman, and Steve Wynn. And in the wake of #MeToo revelations, not all empires survive. Having had personal access to all three tycoons, Binkley explains how their audacious efforts to reach the top-and to top one another-shaped the city as it stands. She takes us inside their grandest schemes, their riskiest deals, and the personalities that drove them to their greatest successes, and their most painful defeats. In this updated edition, she reveals the inside story of how Steve Wynn, the winner who took all, ultimately lost everything-twice. Sharp, insightful, and revealing, Winner Takes All is the gripping story of how billions of dollars and the unparalleled drive for power turned dreams into larger-than-life reality. "It's a great drama on the greatest stage. . . Wynn, Kerkorian, and Loveman represent three opposing business personalities, three styles of achieving success. On the Vegas Strip, they're pitted against one another like gladiators, and we've got front-row seats. Kapow!" - bestselling author Po Bronson
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 0316487902
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 334
Book Description
From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and culture critic Christina Binkley comes an updated edition of her New York Times bestselling account of sex, drugs, and the rise of Las Vegas. With a new prologue on the rise and fall of Steve Wynn. The Strip. Home to some of the world's grandest, flashiest, and most lucrative casino resorts, Las Vegas, with its multitude of attractions, draws millions of tourists from around the world every year. But Sin City hasn't always been booming: modern Vegas exists largely thanks to the extraordinary vision, and remarkable hubris, of three competing business moguls: Kirk Kerkorian, Dr. Gary Loveman, and Steve Wynn. And in the wake of #MeToo revelations, not all empires survive. Having had personal access to all three tycoons, Binkley explains how their audacious efforts to reach the top-and to top one another-shaped the city as it stands. She takes us inside their grandest schemes, their riskiest deals, and the personalities that drove them to their greatest successes, and their most painful defeats. In this updated edition, she reveals the inside story of how Steve Wynn, the winner who took all, ultimately lost everything-twice. Sharp, insightful, and revealing, Winner Takes All is the gripping story of how billions of dollars and the unparalleled drive for power turned dreams into larger-than-life reality. "It's a great drama on the greatest stage. . . Wynn, Kerkorian, and Loveman represent three opposing business personalities, three styles of achieving success. On the Vegas Strip, they're pitted against one another like gladiators, and we've got front-row seats. Kapow!" - bestselling author Po Bronson
Celebrate Diwali
Author: Deborah Heiligman
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426302916
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This book takes a look at the Indian celebration of Divali(Diwali).
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 9781426302916
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
This book takes a look at the Indian celebration of Divali(Diwali).
Winners Take All
Author: Anand Giridharadas
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0451493257
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The groundbreaking investigation of how the global elite's efforts to "change the world" preserve the status quo and obscure their role in causing the problems they later seek to solve. An essential read for understanding some of the egregious abuses of power that dominate today’s news. "Impassioned.... Entertaining reading.” —The Washington Post Anand Giridharadas takes us into the inner sanctums of a new gilded age, where the rich and powerful fight for equality and justice any way they can—except ways that threaten the social order and their position atop it. They rebrand themselves as saviors of the poor; they lavishly reward “thought leaders” who redefine “change” in ways that preserve the status quo; and they constantly seek to do more good, but never less harm. Giridharadas asks hard questions: Why, for example, should our gravest problems be solved by the unelected upper crust instead of the public institutions it erodes by lobbying and dodging taxes? His groundbreaking investigation has already forced a great, sorely needed reckoning among the world’s wealthiest and those they hover above, and it points toward an answer: Rather than rely on scraps from the winners, we must take on the grueling democratic work of building more robust, egalitarian institutions and truly changing the world—a call to action for elites and everyday citizens alike.
Publisher: Vintage
ISBN: 0451493257
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The groundbreaking investigation of how the global elite's efforts to "change the world" preserve the status quo and obscure their role in causing the problems they later seek to solve. An essential read for understanding some of the egregious abuses of power that dominate today’s news. "Impassioned.... Entertaining reading.” —The Washington Post Anand Giridharadas takes us into the inner sanctums of a new gilded age, where the rich and powerful fight for equality and justice any way they can—except ways that threaten the social order and their position atop it. They rebrand themselves as saviors of the poor; they lavishly reward “thought leaders” who redefine “change” in ways that preserve the status quo; and they constantly seek to do more good, but never less harm. Giridharadas asks hard questions: Why, for example, should our gravest problems be solved by the unelected upper crust instead of the public institutions it erodes by lobbying and dodging taxes? His groundbreaking investigation has already forced a great, sorely needed reckoning among the world’s wealthiest and those they hover above, and it points toward an answer: Rather than rely on scraps from the winners, we must take on the grueling democratic work of building more robust, egalitarian institutions and truly changing the world—a call to action for elites and everyday citizens alike.
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Publisher:
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Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Digital Image Processing and Pattern Recognition
Author: Pakhira Malay K.
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN: 8120340914
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 523
Book Description
This book is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. The book comprehensively covers all the important topics in digital image processing and pattern recognition along with the fundamental concepts, mathematical preliminaries and theoretical derivations of significant theorems. The image processing topics include coverage of image formation, digitization, lower level processing, image analysis, image compression, and so on. The topics on pattern recognition include statistical decision making, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, clustering and others. An application of simulated annealing for edge detection is described in an appendix. The book is profusely illustrated with more than 200 figures and sketches as an added feature. KEY FEATURES: Provides a large number of worked examples to strengthen the grasp of the concepts. Lays considerable emphasis on the algorithms in order to teach students how to write good practical programs for problem solving. Devotes a separate chapter to currently used image format standards. Offers problems at the end of each chapter to help students test their understanding of the fundamentals of the subject.
Publisher: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN: 8120340914
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 523
Book Description
This book is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Computer Science and Engineering, Information Technology, Electronics and Communication Engineering, and Electrical Engineering. The book comprehensively covers all the important topics in digital image processing and pattern recognition along with the fundamental concepts, mathematical preliminaries and theoretical derivations of significant theorems. The image processing topics include coverage of image formation, digitization, lower level processing, image analysis, image compression, and so on. The topics on pattern recognition include statistical decision making, decision tree learning, artificial neural networks, clustering and others. An application of simulated annealing for edge detection is described in an appendix. The book is profusely illustrated with more than 200 figures and sketches as an added feature. KEY FEATURES: Provides a large number of worked examples to strengthen the grasp of the concepts. Lays considerable emphasis on the algorithms in order to teach students how to write good practical programs for problem solving. Devotes a separate chapter to currently used image format standards. Offers problems at the end of each chapter to help students test their understanding of the fundamentals of the subject.
Sweet Tooth
Author: Sarah Fennel
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 0593582004
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 100 stunning, delicious, must-bake recipes for everyone who saves room for dessert from the wildly popular baker and social media star behind Broma Bakery. “These are recipes to make us happy from morning to midnight. Sweet Tooth is like being in the kitchen with Sarah, and that’s a treat.”—Dorie Greenspan, New York Times bestselling author of Baking with Dorie Sarah Fennel began her website, Broma Bakery, as a hobby that combined her love of baked goods with her passion for photography. Soon, millions of readers fell in love with her reliable recipes for nostalgic desserts with a modern twist like Strawberry Shortcake Cake, Oatmeal Cream Cookies, and White Chocolate Brownies. In Sweet Tooth, Sarah introduces brand-new recipes—like Espresso Martini Cake and Vanilla Bean-Blackberry Scones—and shares a few classic fan favorites too, including her Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in the World, shared, liked, and commented on by millions of fans. Whether you’re a new or experienced baker, the tips and insights throughout the book will make your cakes fluffier and crusts flakier while building confidence along the way. With an essential baker’s pantry and a guide to never overbaking again, Sarah sets you up for success with each recipe, from Small Batch Blueberry Muffins, a make-ahead Tiramisu Icebox Cake, and an impressive Apple Rose Tart for a crowd. Irresistible, entertaining, and with “I can’t believe it was so simple!” instructions, Sweet Tooth is for bakers of all levels. The only requirement? A deep, unwavering love for dessert.
Publisher: Clarkson Potter
ISBN: 0593582004
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • 100 stunning, delicious, must-bake recipes for everyone who saves room for dessert from the wildly popular baker and social media star behind Broma Bakery. “These are recipes to make us happy from morning to midnight. Sweet Tooth is like being in the kitchen with Sarah, and that’s a treat.”—Dorie Greenspan, New York Times bestselling author of Baking with Dorie Sarah Fennel began her website, Broma Bakery, as a hobby that combined her love of baked goods with her passion for photography. Soon, millions of readers fell in love with her reliable recipes for nostalgic desserts with a modern twist like Strawberry Shortcake Cake, Oatmeal Cream Cookies, and White Chocolate Brownies. In Sweet Tooth, Sarah introduces brand-new recipes—like Espresso Martini Cake and Vanilla Bean-Blackberry Scones—and shares a few classic fan favorites too, including her Best Chocolate Chip Cookies in the World, shared, liked, and commented on by millions of fans. Whether you’re a new or experienced baker, the tips and insights throughout the book will make your cakes fluffier and crusts flakier while building confidence along the way. With an essential baker’s pantry and a guide to never overbaking again, Sarah sets you up for success with each recipe, from Small Batch Blueberry Muffins, a make-ahead Tiramisu Icebox Cake, and an impressive Apple Rose Tart for a crowd. Irresistible, entertaining, and with “I can’t believe it was so simple!” instructions, Sweet Tooth is for bakers of all levels. The only requirement? A deep, unwavering love for dessert.
Encyclopedia of African American Politics
Author: Robert C. Smith
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438130198
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
An A to Z presentation of over 400 articles on African American politics and notable people, from the abolitionist movement to Whitney Young.
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
ISBN: 1438130198
Category : African Americans
Languages : en
Pages : 433
Book Description
An A to Z presentation of over 400 articles on African American politics and notable people, from the abolitionist movement to Whitney Young.
Winner Take All
Author: Laurie Devore
Publisher: Imprint
ISBN: 1250082897
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Visceral and whip-smart, Laurie Devore’s Winner Take All paints an unflinching portrait of obsessive love, toxic competition, and the drive for perfection. For Nell Becker, life is a competition she needs to win. For Jackson Hart, everyone is a pawn in his own game. They both have everything to lose. Nell wants to succeed at everything—school, sports, life. And victory is sweeter when it means beating Jackson Hart, the rich, privileged, undisputed king of Cedar Woods Prep Academy. Yet no matter how hard she tries, Jackson is somehow one step ahead. They’re a match made in hell, but opposites do attract. Drawn to each other by their rivalry, Nell and Jackson fall into a whirlwind romance that consumes everything in their lives. But when a devastating secret exposes their relationship as just another game, how far will Nell go to win? An Imprint Book "Intense and fiercely smart, this volatile love story is both timely and classic." —Maurene Goo, author of I Believe in a Thing Called Love "Darker and weightier than many stories about rivals falling in love, Devore’s second novel draws a blurry line between honest emotions and calculated moves...a hard-hitting message about the pressures placed on teens to succeed." —Publishers Weekly
Publisher: Imprint
ISBN: 1250082897
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 337
Book Description
Visceral and whip-smart, Laurie Devore’s Winner Take All paints an unflinching portrait of obsessive love, toxic competition, and the drive for perfection. For Nell Becker, life is a competition she needs to win. For Jackson Hart, everyone is a pawn in his own game. They both have everything to lose. Nell wants to succeed at everything—school, sports, life. And victory is sweeter when it means beating Jackson Hart, the rich, privileged, undisputed king of Cedar Woods Prep Academy. Yet no matter how hard she tries, Jackson is somehow one step ahead. They’re a match made in hell, but opposites do attract. Drawn to each other by their rivalry, Nell and Jackson fall into a whirlwind romance that consumes everything in their lives. But when a devastating secret exposes their relationship as just another game, how far will Nell go to win? An Imprint Book "Intense and fiercely smart, this volatile love story is both timely and classic." —Maurene Goo, author of I Believe in a Thing Called Love "Darker and weightier than many stories about rivals falling in love, Devore’s second novel draws a blurry line between honest emotions and calculated moves...a hard-hitting message about the pressures placed on teens to succeed." —Publishers Weekly
The Franchise: Minnesota Twins
Author: La Velle E. Neal III
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 163727579X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
In The Franchise: Minnesota Twins, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an iconic team. This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans' history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the Twins' one-of-a-kind identity. Through wheeling and dealing, mythmaking and community building, explore where the organization has been, how it got to prominence in the modern major league landscape, and how it'll continue to evolve and stay in contention for generations to come.Twins fans in the know will enjoy this personal, local, in-depth look at baseball history.
Publisher: Triumph Books
ISBN: 163727579X
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 258
Book Description
In The Franchise: Minnesota Twins, take a more profound and unique journey into the history of an iconic team. This thoughtful and engaging collection of essays captures the astute fans' history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the Twins' one-of-a-kind identity. Through wheeling and dealing, mythmaking and community building, explore where the organization has been, how it got to prominence in the modern major league landscape, and how it'll continue to evolve and stay in contention for generations to come.Twins fans in the know will enjoy this personal, local, in-depth look at baseball history.