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"A creative and enjoyable rendering of a familiar mythological tale." -Kirkus ReviewsCrete, 1694 BCE. They call her Kore, nameless term for girl. But Kore is no mere girl. She is the blossoming daughter of Demeter, High Priestess of Knossos, and Zeus of Olympus, famed liberator who led the Titan War. Stripped of identity at birth, Kore was sworn to the gods as a virgin priestess.When Kore vanishes amidst the turmoil of a quaking earth, Demeter launches a desperate search for a girl who does not wish to be found.For Kore has not vanished. She has escaped.Her quest for independence quickly lands Kore inside a much firmer grip. Hades of Erebus, her cold but captivating uncle, rules the southernmost mainland. Notorious for judgment, atonement, and godlike abilities that earn him the name "the Unseen," Hades will one day be immortalized as a god, like her father.Wildly smitten, Kore trusts her uncle's promise: Soon, he will let her go.Does girlish infatuation overshadow the truth? Hades exhibits no urgency in releasing this "Kore." In fact, a secretive Hades has other plans.Plans that give rise to a powerful new destiny.Interweaving Greek mythology into a Bronze Age setting, The Rape of Persephone unravels the origin story of Persephone and Hades. It is the first novel in a trilogy.

One White Sun explores the beauty of nature and begins with the sun-- the source of life, warmth, and energy to Earth. This book is a counting poem and nature walk for children of all ages. Honeybees on plants of rosemary and olive-green turtles headed to sea are among the other wonders to see. Enjoy the moments of living and non-living things through beautifully detailed illustrations. Be inspired to take a second look at nature and be in awe. This book is a great supplementary resource for teaching science in early childhood and primary settings. Recommended ages: 3-8 (Grades PreK-3)

Birthmarks, moles, freckles, and scars are all unique like the sky's stars. "Beauty with a Birthmark" is an integral part of any home library as an important child development tool that teaches empathy, understanding, and acceptance - key character traits that can greatly reduce the likelihood of bullying. This delightful book is vital for building children's self-esteem as they learn to fully embrace themselves and what makes them unique. These skin marks are our design, both mine and yours, let us shine.

It all comes down to this... When Rafael's family is in danger, he is forced to leave his home, taking his brothers with him, leaving Frey in charge once again. As more lives are threatened, the Clan scrambles for safety, while Julian and Henry fight the hacker with the help of an unlikely source. A ghost from Lorenzo's past comes calling, and he must travel to the one place he vowed to never set foot in again - home. Lor is torn. He wants to stay in New Atlanta to guard the children while their parents dodge attacks from the hacker, but a more pressing matter calls him back to Brazil. Will he finally put his past to rest? Or will this urgency bring him peace he never thought he'd find? While Lorenzo plays a major role, this book is about the Clan as a whole, thus the title. It is a story of love, courage, and hope for a future. One where the new generation leads not only their family, but the world as well.

Fundamental Intelligence Volume I, paints a cross-disciplinary big picture of the foundations and fundamentals of AI, machine learning and cognitive science for a public audience. Takes you from history all the way to the dynamics of the cutting edge. Aims to give you massive depth and insight lacking from other texts on the subject. It uniquely puts it all together, and explains that the word intelligence has only been used symbolically. Thus, the title of this volume is "AI as a Label"! It argues how the existing foundations are not satisfying if we are serious about intelligence and proposes a fundamental rethinking of natural and artificial intelligence.It's written so that anyone could follow. It gives you the insights that you'd otherwise have to get from knowing a lot of math, reading thousands of academic papers, and thinking about them deeply. The content is both broad and deep and should appeal to both the very beginner and the very advanced mind in AI. You don't learn how to write AI programs from this book. There are plenty of other resources for that. Instead, you may learn what to make of things, how to think of them differently, and gain the perspective needed to be a better judge of new ideas.