In “Bluestar’s Prophecy” by Erin Hunter, the titular character has a dream in which she is shown that she will lead her Clan, ThunderClan, to glory. She wakes up and realizes that she must follow her destiny. With the help of her friends and fellow warriors, she does just that. Bluestar becomes one of the…
Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 14th Edition is a comprehensive introductory text for microbiology students. The book covers all the major topics in microbiology, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, viruses, and microorganisms in human health and disease. The 14th edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest discoveries and developments in the field…
Newport defines deep work as “professional activities performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit. These efforts create new value, improve your skill, and are hard to replicate.” He argues that the ability to do deep work is becoming increasingly rare as our world becomes more digitized and…
Toni Morrison’s novel, The Bluest Eye, is set in the 1940s in the fictional town of Lorain, Ohio. The story centers around a young black girl named Pecola Breedlove who grows up believing she is ugly because she has dark skin and brown eyes. Pecola’s only escape from her reality is to imagine herself with…
Chlorophyll B is very similar to chlorophyll A in structure, but there are some key differences. For one, chlorophyll B has a magnesium atom at its center, while chlorophyll A has a calcium atom. This gives chlorophyll B slightly different chemical properties than chlorophyll A. Chlorophyll B also absorbs light differently than chlorophyll A, and…
The CCNA Security 210-260 Official Cert Guide by John Stuppi and Omar Santos is a great guide for those looking to get their CCNA Security certification. This book covers all of the topics necessary for the exam, and includes practice questions and labs to help you prepare. Additionally, the authors provide tips and tricks for…
The play is a commentary on the racial tension in the United States during the early 1960s. The title refers to a black man who is killed by a white man and the subsequent trial. The play examines the reactions of the black community to the murder and trial. James Baldwin’s novel, Blues for Mister…
Brock Biology of Microorganisms is a comprehensive and up-to-date introduction to the study of microbiology. The book covers all aspects of microbial life, including structure and function, growth and metabolism, genetics and evolution, ecology and environmental microbiology. The 13th edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest advances in the field. Mya…
In Cajun Night before Christmas, Trosclair the alligator tells Santa Claus a secret that he’s been keeping for years. He reveals that he is actually from Louisiana, and not the North Pole like everyone thinks. Santa is so touched by Trosclair’s honesty that he gives him a special gift – a set of Mardi Gras…
The Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching Portable Command Guide, Fourth Edition, is packed with valuable, easy-to-access information and is portable enough for you to use whether you’re in the server room or the equipment closet. This new edition has been updated to reflect recent changes in the Cisco CCNA Routing and Switching exam (200-125). Topics…