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For readers of Ace and Belly of the Beast: A Black queer feminist exploration of asexuality--and an incisive interrogation of the sex-obsessed culture that invisibilizes and ignores asexual and A-spec identity. Everything you know about sex and asexuality is (probably) wrong. The notion that...

Machine learning systems are both complex and unique. Complex because they consist of many different components and involve many different stakeholders. Unique because they're data dependent, with data varying wildly from one use case to the next. In this book, you'll learn a holistic approach to designing ML systems that are reliable, scalable, maintainable, and adaptive to changing environments and business requirements. Author Chip Huyen, cofounder of Claypot AI, considers each design decision in the context of how it can help your system as a whole achieve its objectives.

Nine BBC Radio full-cast dramatisations of the crime novels of Qiu Xiaolong, set in Shanghai. Starring Jamie Zubairi as Chief Inspector Chen Cao, an astute young policeman with twin passions for food and poetry. Through thrilling crime drama, these nine mysteries paint a portrait of modern life in communist China, depicting traditional Shanghai life amidst the old alleyways and how it is rapidly changing with modernisation.

He blocked her kiss with his hand. She fled to Sweden. Now they're stuck in a lab together for ninety days. Audrey I tried to kiss Logan Whitman. Chicago's hottest tech genius. The man I'd been fantasizing about for months. He literally put his palm over my face like a human stop sign. So I did...

One transposed digit. One corporate takeover. One billionaire who doesn't forgive easily—until he learns what's worth more than winning. Layla I gave Chicago's hottest mystery man my number at a street festival, felt that electric instant connection, then accidentally sent him to my...

Empress Wu Zetian (624-705 AD) was the only woman to be the sovereign ruler of imperial China. A teenage concubine of the Tang Emperor Taizong, she seduced his son while the emperor lay dying. Recalled from a nunnery as part of an intricate court power-game, she caused the deaths of two lady rivals, before securing her enthronement as the Emperor Gaozong's consort. She ruled in the name of her husband and two eldest sons, presiding over the pinnacle of the Silk Road, before proclaiming herself the founder of a new dynasty.

A survey of Chinese naval operational history, Li's book focuses on the major battles and important engagements of Chinese naval operations from 1949-2009. His findings elucidate the origin of and changes of the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) by examining its adaptation, modernization, and setbacks in the past sixty years.

Ying Zheng was born to rule the world, claiming descent from gods, crowned king while still a child. He was the product of a heartless, brutal regime devoted to domination, groomed from an early age to become the First Emperor of China after a century of scheming by his ancestors.

Wondering why the pay gap exists? Unfortunately, as a woman, you have to ask for money in a very specific way. So as to avoid the social backlash. But it’s ok to be afraid but just start negotiating. This book has a beginner-friendly yet extremely effective negotiation tactic that you can use from day 1, even if you’ve never negotiated before in your life, or even if you’re an introvert.

In his third life, Kinnosuke belonged to a famous author. Now, in his ninth, he wants nothing more to do with humans, who bring nothing but trouble and suffering. Drawn to the city in search of food, he comes across the Hokuto-do Bookshop, owned by a curious woman who has already given a home to...

Bloomsbury presents Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang, read by Yu-Li Alice Shen. 'Outrageously fun. Both a propulsive, heart-pounding ride and a layered examination of social media, status, and obsession' Grace D. Li, Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author of Portrait of a Thief...

God cares for sufferers, which is why he condemns unjust divorce yet permits divorce with grounds as mercy. Gembola and Strickland guide spouses and their churches to act with discernment and avoid common pitfalls when marriages break down...

The dazzling debut new adult romance novel from bestselling author, Elle McNicoll. For fans of Emily Henry's Book Lovers, this is big-hearted and full of bite! This program is read by Jessie Mei Li, known for her roles in Shadow and Bone and Havoc. It also features an audio-exclusive bonus...

From hilarious MEGA bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a new festive story collection from the world of Lottie Brooks! THIS CHRISTMAS ISN’T JUST ABOUT LOTTIE…BUT IT’S AS CHAOTIC AS EVER! We all know Lottie LOVES Christmas – the chocolate, the presents, spending time with her weird...

In Mao's Last Dancer, Li Cunxin stole our hearts with his inspirational rags-to-riches story of being plucked from obscurity as a child in Communist China to become one of the world's most acclaimed ballet dancers. Now, Li returns to captivate readers with what happened next in his extraordinary...

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER She told the truth. The Democrats destroyed her for it. Once a trusted Democratic insider, Lindy Li was on the frontlines as the party's leadership squandered over a billion dollars and a winnable election. But what she revealed in the aftermath was more...

In this charming rom-com about two star-crossed lovers, a woman whose life is guided by her belief in the red-string of fate finds her perfect match—but his skepticism about true love puts a knot in their chances. “I devoured this! Beautifully written, DEEPLY romantic, real, funny, heartfelt...

要让小朋友会读会讲一种语言，最好是从朗读童谣开始。 《大海上的树》会让小朋友爱上朗读。...

UNAPOLOGETIC LOVE STORY is an unapologetic celebration of love, relationships and the women who have historically been shut out of such stories, until now… Enter Raina Lewis, London’s newest autistic ‘It Girl’ who has investigative journalist Tom Branimir convinced that she can’t be as...

Driven av vilsenhet och begäret att förstå var hon kommer ifrån, börjar Hedda gräva i sin familjehistoria. Där finner hon spåren av en annan Hedda som emigrerade till Amerika och, i en värld där en ensam kvinna hade få möjligheter, skapade en ny tillvaro för sig själv och sin...