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An unexpected road trip across America brings a family together, in this raucous and moving new novel from the bestselling author of Nothing to See Here. Ever since her dad left them twenty years ago, it's just been Madeline Hill and her mom on their farm in Coalfield, Tennessee. While she sometimes admits it's a bit lonely and a less exciting life than she imagined for herself, it's mostly OK. Mostly. Then one day Reuben Hill pulls up in a PT Cruiser and informs Madeline that he believes she's his half sister. Reuben--left behind by their dad thirty years ago--has hired a detective to track down their father and a string of other half siblings. And he wants Mad to leave her home and join him for the craziest kind of road trip imaginable to find them all. As Mad and Rube--and eventually the others--share stories of their father, who behaved so differently in each life he created, they begin to question what he was looking for with each new incarnation. Who are they to one another? What kind of man will they find? And how will these new relationships change Mad's previously solitary life on the farm? Infused with deadpan wit, zany hijinks, and enormous heart, Run for the Hills is a sibling story like no other--a novel about a family forged under the most unlikely circumstances and united by hope in an unknown future.

This illustrated guide offers an accessible introduction to computer programming, specifically tailored for beginners. It caters to students, professionals, and hobbyists, making Python easy to grasp. The book aims to demystify coding concepts, ensuring readers can confidently engage with one of the most popular programming languages in today's tech landscape.

Focusing on the critical theme of currency stability, the book explores its significance in global finance and trade. Kevin Wilson examines historical shifts from the gold standard to floating exchange rates, analyzing how monetary policies, fiscal measures, and external shocks affect currency robustness. Utilizing a comprehensive analytical framework, he investigates the roles of inflation, interest rates, and economic growth. This work serves as a vital resource for economists and policymakers, providing practical insights for maintaining stable currencies in a complex, interconnected world.

The Electric Vehicle Revolution explores the exciting, fast-changing technology and design in the electric-vehicle world, forecasts what the future may hold, and provides an eye-opening look back at a history stretching to Victorian days.

Written as an illustrated, step-by-step guide for beginners, this book will introduce you to HTML and CSS with lab exercises and examples of code. You'll begin by setting up the development environment such as local web server and html editor. The next few chapters cover web servers, the basics of HTML such as language syntax, tags, and how to write a program. Next, you'll learn how to put together simple web pages demonstrating how the code works and how to use various HTML tags and CSS to style the pages. Finally, the use of CMS to build websites such as Drupal and WordPress and how HTML and CSS fits in. At the end there are reference libraries for both HTML tags and CSS. The Absolute Beginners Guide to HTML and CSS provides you with the tools, confidence, and inspiration to start building web pages and websites. If you are a programmer, developer or a student, or just someone who wants to learn on their own, this book is for you. What You'll Learn Understand basic computer programming concepts See how to use HTML and CSS to build web pages Apply the syntax of HTML and CSS See how HTML and CSS fits into CMS systems such as Drupal and WordPress Who This Book Is For Software programmers, developers, students, and anyone who wants a quick reference for HTML and CSS

Besondere Autor*innen, besondere Geschichten: btb SELECTION – Ausgezeichnet. Ungewöhnlich. Erstklassig. Lillian und Madison waren ungleiche und doch unzertrennliche Freundinnen im Elite-Internat Iron Mountain – bis Lillian nach einem Skandal unerwartet die Schule verlassen musste. Seitdem haben sie kaum voneinander gehört. Doch jetzt braucht Madison Hilfe: Ihre Zwillingsstiefkinder sollen bei der Familie einziehen, und Madison möchte, dass Lillian sich um die beiden kümmert. Der Haken: Die Kinder gehen spontan in Flammen auf, wenn sie aufgeregt sind. Im Laufe eines schwülen, anstrengenden Sommers lernen Lillian und die Zwillinge, einander zu vertrauen – und cool zu bleiben. Überrascht von den eigenen intensiven Gefühlen und ihrem erwachenden Beschützerinstinkt bemerkt Lillian, dass sie die seltsamen Kinder genauso dringend braucht, wie diese sie brauchen. Mit scharfzüngigem Witz, viel Herz und bestechender Zartheit erzählt Kevin Wilson eine höchst ungewöhnliche Geschichte über elterliche Liebe und Kinder mit bemerkenswerten Fähigkeiten.

Designed for complete beginners, this photography guide offers clear and accessible tutorials that simplify the basics of digital cameras and photography techniques. Ideal for those new to photography or aspiring photographers looking to enhance their skills, the book provides step-by-step instructions to build confidence and competence in capturing stunning images.

Sixteen-year-old Frankie Budge—aspiring writer, indifferent student, offbeat loner—is determined to make it through yet another sad summer in Coalfield, Tennessee, when she meets Zeke, a talented artist who is as lonely and awkward as she is. As romantic and creative sparks begin to fly, Frankie and Zeke make an unsigned poster that becomes unforgettable to anyone who sees it. Copies of their work are everywhere in town, and rumours start to fly about who might be behind the ubiquitous posters: Satanists? Kidnappers? Soon, the mystery has dangerous repercussions that spread further afield, and the art that brought Frankie and Zeke together now threatens to tear them apart. Twenty years later, Frances Eleanor Budge—famous author, mother to a wonderful daughter, wife to a loving husband—gets a call that threatens to upend everything: a journalist asks if Frances might know something about the Coalfield Panic of 1996. Could Frances’ past destroy the life she has so carefully built? A bold coming-of-age story, written with Kevin Wilson’s trademark wit and blazing prose, Now Is Not the Time to Panic is a nuanced exploration of young love, identity and the power of art. It’s also about the secrets that haunt us—and, ultimately, what the truth will set free.

Written as an illustrated, step-by-step guide, this book will introduce you to Python with examples using the latest version of the language. You'll begin by learning to set up your Python environment. The next few chapters cover the basics of Python such as language classifications, Python language syntax, and how to write a program. Next, you will learn how to work with variables, basic data types, arithmetic, companion, and Boolean operators, followed by lab exercises. Further, the book covers flow control, using functions, and exception handling, as well as the principles of object-oriented programming and building an interface design. The last section explains how to develop a game by installing PyGame and how to use basic animation, and concludes with coverage of Python web development with web servers and Python web frameworks. The Absolute Beginners Guide to Python Programming will give you the tools, confidence, and inspiration to start writing Python programs. If you are a programmer, developer, or a student, or someone who wants to learn on their own, this book is for you. What You Will Learn Gain an understanding of computer programming Understand different data and data types Work with Classes and OOP Build interfaces, simple games, and web development with Python Who This Book Is ForSoftware programmers, developers or students, or anyone who wants to learn Python programming on their own.