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Transmission & Distribution of Electrical Power


J.B. Gupta - 2013
    Table of contents: supply systems mechanical design of overhead lines overhead line insulators corona transmission line constants performance of short and medium transmission lines performance of long transmission lines underground cables dc distribution ac distribution insulation resistance of a system interference of power lines with neighboring communication lines extra high voltage ac transmission high voltage direct current (hvdc) transmission construction, testing and commissioning of overhead lines neutral grounding voltage control power system stability power flow studies objective type questions with answers index

The Bottled Leopard


Vincent Chukwuemeka Ike
    

Echoes & Ink: Raven


Emily Rose - 2021
    My whole life, nothing good ever lasts. Nothing stays the same. Now, my past, which should be far behind me, is catching up with me, and in ways I never expected. Come to find out, I have a thirteen-year-old brother I never knew about, and he’s now my responsibility. What do I know about kids? Nothing really, but I’m going to do my best. That is until CPS shows up. Now, I have them breathing down my neck, memories I’ve tried to bury come back full force, and a bossy billionaire trying to help us out. Sloan Lincoln might be hot, bossy, and thinking he’ll ride in on his white horse and save the day, but he doesn’t know everything. Because if he finds out my secrets, he’ll never look at me the same.SLOANSome call me bossy and overprotective. Me? I call myself smart and resourceful. So when my sister comes to me and asks if I can help Raven out, of course I jump at the chance. Though, I don’t think she meant me pretending to be Raven’s new boyfriend to try and get CPS off her back. But see, I’m a good guy and that’s what I do. Does it help that she's hot and pushes all my buttons? Oh yeah. Of course, things with Raven are never easy. Especially when secrets of her past come to light. She’s going to try and push me away, but I’m not about to let it happen. She needs someone in her corner, and like it or not, that someone is going to be me.**TRIGGER WARNING**Echoes and Ink is a darker romance compared to the other books in the series. It contains strong language, graphic sexual content, mentions of past abuse, both sexual and physical as a minor, and the death of an infant. Please do not read if these may be triggers for you.

The Reluctant Fundamentalist: From Book to Film


Mira Nair - 2013
    Covering every aspect of the film-making process, this magnificently designed film book comprises an incredible array of images as well as short essays by those involved in the filmmaking process. Mira Nair discusses how the novel was turned into a screenplay; Mohsin Hamid reminisces about his first experience on a film set; production designer Michael Carlin recounts the thrill of transforming Old Delhi into contemporary Lahore; lead actor Riz Ahmed reveals how he got under the skin of his character Changez; and editor Shimit Amin demystifies some of his tricks on the editing table. This book also features a series of gorgeous black-and-white photographs by celebrated photographer Brigitte Lacombe.‘A pro-America film that dares voice un-American thoughts’—Damon Wise, Empire‘Tense, thoughtful and truly international’—Time

Daddy Next Door - The Complete Series Box Set


Claire Adams - 2017
    So when a school in Irvine has a sudden drug problem, they bring him in. As luck would have it, he moves in across the street from Vivienne; the attraction is mutual and instant. But life throws many curveballs at them in the form of the drug issues at his school, his daughter’s illness, and Vivienne’s stalker ex. They turn to each other for comfort, and her to him for protection, but things are messy. Will they work past their problems and come together? *Daddy Next Door has no cheating and a HEA. Includes 4 bonus books.*

UGLY DUCKLING PRINCESS


Kruti Mehta Doshi Krizal - 2020
    You would crave to have me as your soulmate. I will make sure that I would win your heart and soul. Despite of my average looks." Grinned Princess Naintara as she made that promise to herself. The Princess, a former Commander in General, a rebel and a warrior had to marry the heroic and arrogant Prince Aditya due to unfavorable circumstances. Because of her strong will and brains, Prince Aditya realizes that he has a fatal undeniable attraction towards her. Will both of them try to make their marriage work and successfully rule the kingdom despite of their differences? (P.S. Do NOT expect over the top melodrama and emotional roller coaster rides. You can read this book with a smile on your face and positivity in your heart)

The Ancestral Sacrifice


Kaakyire Akosomo Nyantakyi - 1998
    

CEO’s Secret Lover: volume 1


Yue Yaer - 2019
    After the courtship, she took the money and left. When we meet again, he is a big business emperor, and she is a small manager at a five-star hotel. With a single command, she was forced to become his personal housekeeper, managing his meals, drinking, drinking, scattering, sleeping … "Butler Luo, the CEO's appetite is not good. Go and accompany him to eat something." "The assistant informed her." "Butler Luo, the CEO is not in a good mood. Go and play with him." Butler Luo, the CEO doesn't sleep well, go accompany him … " Luo Qingyun could not bear it any longer, "I am just a housekeeper, not a companion!" The assistant had an innocent look, "The CEO said that if Butler Luo is unwilling, then let her see a little bit more powerful. Does Butler Luo want to test the CEO's power?" I'll give it a try, who's afraid of who!

Steadfast 1: America's Last Days


D.I. Telbat - 2017
    TELBAT, author of The COIL Series—a virus has ravaged America. There is no Internet, no federal government, no safety. Bandits and renegades roam and loot. Fresh water and food are scarce. What the pandemic didn't kill, panic in the aftermath has destroyed. Millions are dead. Eric Radner is one of the survivors. For five years, he has hidden alone in the mountains of Wyoming. Now, a cautious run for supplies changes everything. His safe refuge, while waiting for Christ to return, is disrupted by a call that tests his faith. Others will die unless he responds and stands against a new breed of evil. This novella series follows a Christian survivalist through the heartache and heroism of living in America's collapsed economy, following a pandemic scenario. Christian persecution abounds and fear cripples, but one man rises above the uncertain past and looks to a certain future in the hands of a Mighty God. In the midst of America's Last Days, Eric Radner is . . . STEADFAST! Bonuses include: FREE map downloads, note from the author, character sketch, glossary, and a Bonus Chapter on the bad guys in the story! Cover design by Quest Publications. Steadfast Book Two is next in The Steadfast Series. Read about other steadfast characters in the Steadfast Short Stories at ditelbat.com/extractions-and-longer-s....

Blue-Eyed Son


Nicky Campbell - 2004
    His father – an ex-army man – and his mother helped him to a good school and a good university. Nicky rarely thought of his birth parents, until a combination of an imploding marriage and a chance meeting with a private detective led him to track his mother down. Nicky Campbell brilliantly recalls their reunion and tentative steps towards a relationship, evoking all the complex and deep-seated emotions that being reunited elicited in each of them. But as they talked it became clear that there was more to Nicky’s background than he expected. . . In this emotionally gripping and refreshingly honest memoir, Nicky Campbell describes the many sides of a family’s dark history, and how it feels to find out where you come from.

Soccer Tough: Simple Football Psychology Techniques to Improve Your Game


Dan Abrahams - 2012
    Picture a performance under the lights and mentally play the perfect game."Technique, speed and tactical execution are crucial components of winning soccer, but it is mental toughness that marks out the very best players - the ability to play when pressure is highest, the opposition is strongest, and fear is greatest. Top players and coaches understand the importance of sport psychology in soccer but how do you actually train your mind to become the best player you can be?Soccer Tough demystifies this crucial side of the game and offers practical techniques that will enable soccer players of all abilities to actively develop focus, energy, and confidence. Soccer Tough will help banish the fear, mistakes, and mental limits that holds players back. Soccer psychology consultant Dan Abrahams shares the powerful techniques that have helped him develop reserve team players to become international players, and guided youth team players from slumps to first team contracts.Covering the mental triumphs of some of the world's leading players - Soccer Tough will help you become the best player you can be. Soccer Tough is for amateur and professional players of all levels, as well as coaches. This book explores how the best soccer players in the world think and gives the reader step-by-step ways to do the same.

Aśoka and the Decline of the Mauryas: With a New Afterword, Bibliography and Index


Romila Thapar - 1997
    The present edition has been thoroughly revised with a new afterword and archaeological site map.

The Harder They Fall


Alex Smith - 2020
    He’s the man governments call when they want somebody dead. His is a life of intimidation and brutality, of beatings and executions—including, ultimately, his own. Jack Softley’s life is a world away from his brother’s. A high school English teacher, devoted father, and all-round nice guy, Jack tries to stay as far from trouble as possible. But when he receives word that Ian has been murdered, he finds himself dragged into a storm of violence and danger. Because the same people who killed his brother want him dead too. Hunted by government agents and brutal assassins, Jack must discover the truth about Ian’s dark past if he wants to stay alive. But Ian isn’t the only Softley to have secrets. Jack hasn’t always been a teacher. He hasn’t always been a nice guy. And when push comes to shove, he doesn’t do things softly.

No Turning Back: A Novel of South Africa


Beverley Naidoo - 1995
    Surviving hunger and bitter-cold winter nights is hard'but learning when to trust in the ‘new' South Africa proves even more difficult.No Turning Back appeared on the short list of both the Guardian and Smarties book prizes on the United Kingdom.

When Breath Becomes Air: by Paul Kalanithi and Abraham Verghese | Summary & Highlights with BONUS Critics Corner


Summary Reads - 2016
    Paul Kalanithi. As he nears the end of his 7-year residency he gets the report no one wants, cancer. Now his forty-year plan is scrapped. The hopes and dreams he and Lucy, his wife, have held to are dramatically altered. In this book you will find the story of a man that seeks out truth and meaning in a very detailed way. From his undergraduate literary pursuits to his combined goal of neuroscience and surgery Dr. Kalanithi desires to connect meaning to every aspect of human life. As cancer becomes his story the reader will see the emotional decisions made about starting a family and continuing his beloved career. Dr. Kalanithi begins to see how his care for his patients would be altered as he experiences the treatments himself. Through every emotion Paul and Lucy share the love for each other and life. Inside this SUMMARY READS Summary & Highlights of When Breath Becomes Air: Summary of Each Chapter Highlights (Best Quotes) BONUS: Critics Corner BONUS: Free Report about The Tidiest and Messiest Places on Earth - http: //sixfigureteen.com/messy.