True Stories of Outdoor Adventure and Inspiration All fans of whitewater sports have been impacted by the Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) in one way or another. In 1972, the NOC was the outgrowth of an idea that friends working together to pursue their outdoor passions could change lives for the better. Today, the center is a seminal Southeastern paddling hub. Compiled by Payson Kennedy and edited by Greg Hlavaty, NOC Stories is a collection of 62 entertaining stories by NOC staff veterans—memories that describe the center’s first 25 years. It approaches the story of the NOC’s inception, a time of exponential growth in whitewater sports and instruction, a time when the NOC’s contribution to paddling technique and instruction reverberated around the world. It is both a history of NOC’s leading role in the evolution of commercial river running and an overview of when kayaking, as a sport, exploded in the United States. The remembrances presented here blend history with adventure as they document the NOC’s singular vision.

A New York Times bestseller! Coco meets Stranger Things with a hint of Ghostbusters in this action-packed supernatural fantasy. For Lucely Luna, ghosts are more than just the family business. Shortly before Halloween, Lucely and her best friend, Syd, cast a spell that accidentally awakens malicious spirits, wreaking havoc throughout St. Augustine. Together, they must join forces with Syd's witch grandmother, Babette, and her tubby tabby, Chunk, to fight the haunting head-on and reverse the curse to save the town and Lucely's firefly spirits before it's too late. With the family dynamics of Coco and action-packed adventure of Ghostbusters, Claribel A. Ortega delivers both a thrillingly spooky and delightfully sweet debut novel.

Dive into the World of Czech with "69 Short Czech Stories"! Begin or continue your journey to mastering the Czech language with our meticulously crafted collection. Specifically designed for A1/A2 level learners, this book offers a unique and engaging way to deepen your understanding of both the language and the rich Czech culture. Why "69 Short Czech Stories" Should Be Your Go-To Language Tool: 1. Curated for Beginners: Each story is crafted to suit the needs of beginners, making complex concepts accessible and digestible. Perfect for A1/A2 level learners, this book ensures a smooth and enjoyable learning experience. 2. Immerse in Culture: Not only do you learn the language, but you also get a taste of the diverse and vibrant Czech culture through stories that entertain, educate, and enlighten. 3. Vocabulary Building: Expand your vocabulary with over 1,000+ high-frequency words and phrases that are essential for daily conversations and beyond. Each story introduces new terms in context, enhancing your learning and retention. 4. Grasp Grammar Naturally: Witness grammar in action! The stories are structured to reinforce grammatical structures in a natural and intuitive way, helping you to grasp complex rules without the headache. 5. Practice Makes Perfect: Engage with interactive exercises designed to test your comprehension and cement your learning. With solutions provided, you can check your progress and understand areas for improvement. What Makes "69 Short Czech Stories" Stand Out? • Targeted Learning: Focus on A1/A2 level content that's tailored to build a strong foundation in the Czech language, making it the perfect starting point for beginners. • Cultural Insights: Each story is a window into the Czech way of life, offering you a deeper connection to the language through cultural context and understanding. • Effortless Learning: Our approach makes learning Czech feel less like a chore and more like an adventure. Enjoy the process as you advance through each story, building confidence along your language journey. Unlock the Door to Czech Language and Culture: "69 Short Czech Stories" is your companion in unlocking the richness of the Czech language and immersing yourself in its culture. Whether you're a tourist planning a trip to Czechia, a language enthusiast, or someone who wants to connect with Czech heritage, this book is designed to make your learning journey both effective and enjoyable. Embark on your Czech learning adventure with confidence. Pick up your copy of "69 Short Czech Stories" today and take a significant step towards fluency in Czech!

Chip Design and Implementation from a Practical Viewpoint Focusing on chip implementation, Low-Power NoC for High-Performance SoC Design provides practical knowledge and real examples of how to use network on chip (NoC) in the design of system on chip (SoC). It discusses many architectural and theoretical studies on NoCs, including design methodology, topology exploration, quality-of-service guarantee, low-power design, and implementation trials. The Steps to Implement NoC The book covers the full spectrum of the subject, from theory to actual chip design using NoC. Employing the Unified Modeling Language (UML) throughout, it presents complicated concepts, such as models of computation and communication–computation partitioning, in a manner accessible to laypeople. The authors provide guidelines on how to simplify complex networking theory to design a working chip. In addition, they explore the novel NoC techniques and implementations of the Basic On-Chip Network (BONE) project. Examples of real-time decisions, circuit-level design, systems, and chips give the material a real-world context. Low-Power NoC and Its Application to SoC Design Emphasizing the application of NoC to SoC design, this book shows how to build the complicated interconnections on SoC while keeping a low power consumption.

Dive into the World of Slovak with "69 Short Slovak Stories"! Begin or continue your journey to mastering the Slovak language with our meticulously crafted collection. Specifically designed for A1/A2 level learners, this book offers a unique and engaging way to deepen your understanding of both the language and the rich Slovak culture. Why "69 Short Slovak Stories" Should Be Your Go-To Language Tool: 1. Curated for Beginners: Each story is crafted to suit the needs of beginners, making complex concepts accessible and digestible. Perfect for A1/A2 level learners, this book ensures a smooth and enjoyable learning experience. 2. Immerse in Culture: Not only do you learn the language, but you also get a taste of the diverse and vibrant Slovak culture through stories that entertain, educate, and enlighten. 3. Vocabulary Building: Expand your vocabulary with over 1,000+ high-frequency words and phrases that are essential for daily conversations and beyond. Each story introduces new terms in context, enhancing your learning and retention. 4. Grasp Grammar Naturally: Witness grammar in action! The stories are structured to reinforce grammatical structures in a natural and intuitive way, helping you to grasp complex rules without the headache. 5. Practice Makes Perfect: Engage with interactive exercises designed to test your comprehension and cement your learning. With solutions provided, you can check your progress and understand areas for improvement. What Makes "69 Short Slovak Stories" Stand Out? • Targeted Learning: Focus on A1/A2 level content that's tailored to build a strong foundation in the Slovak language, making it the perfect starting point for beginners. • Cultural Insights: Each story is a window into the Slovak way of life, offering you a deeper connection to the language through cultural context and understanding. • Effortless Learning: Our approach makes learning Slovak feel less like a chore and more like an adventure. Enjoy the process as you advance through each story, building confidence along your language journey. Unlock the Door to Slovak Language and Culture: "69 Short Slovak Stories" is your companion in unlocking the richness of the Slovak language and immersing yourself in its culture. Whether you're a tourist planning a trip to Slovakia, a language enthusiast, or someone who wants to connect with Slovak heritage, this book is designed to make your learning journey both effective and enjoyable. Embark on your Slovak learning adventure with confidence. Pick up your copy of "69 Short Slovak Stories" today and take a significant step towards fluency in Slovak!

A series of terrifying attacks have left a city overrun by children gone murderous! In the sudden aftermat h of a series of horrifying atta cks, a group of strangers are forced to gether in a city gone mad under the onslaught of an unimaginable terror! Children! Can they overcome every dee ply i ngrained h uman instinct and do the unimaginable to surviv e in a world overrun with Damned, Cursed Children?! Collecting all five issues of the acclaimed hit mini - series, with behin d - the - scenes bonus content, and a special i ntroduction from Jimmy Palmiotti (Jo nah Hex, Harley Quinn, Blondie: Against the Odds).

The Complete Noc City Trilogy - Special Edition! Book 1 Noc City Book 2 Blood Moon Book 3 Hybrid Theory Book 1 Noc City They call me the Angel of Noc City, but it's all a lie. The cameras see what they want to see as my father spins half truths and dangerous propaganda. Darklings are dangerous. Monstrous. Unholy. They're a threat to humans everywhere, and they need to be destroyed, despite the decades of peace. But what happens when Noc City's poster girl discovers she's one of the monsters they fear? I can tell you what happens. Chaos. Fear. War. I thought death was my only way out. Sweet, dark oblivion. But I was wrong. The way out might just be through a room of chains, blood, and cravings...of sex, pain, and betrayal. My way out of this hell might rest in the hands of the most dangerous creatures Noc City's ever known. Book 1 Blood Moon I've been beaten... I've been humiliated... I've been shackled... I've peered behind the masks and uncovered a world of secrets and evil I never knew existed, and now it's time to choose my side. These men are ruthless, powerful leaders who have seen things I could only dream of. They're cunning, sinister and too alluring for their own good. I've gone from captive to complicit in a matter of weeks, and they're each tempting the darkest parts of myself I've hidden for so long now. I know what needs to be done. Even if it means jumping right back into the snake pit. I'm a darkling, after all, and I'll fight tooth and claw to bring justice to my kind. All bets are off because I'm out for blood. Book 3 Hybrid Theory I'm changing... From the inside out I'm changing and I can't stop it. Who I was, who I thought I could be... It's all gone now. A single moment was all it took to shatter everything I thought I knew about myself. A single moment was all it took to make me the most wanted woman in the world. This is a DARK reverse harem series with a LOT of blood, MMF, and swears, not to mention references to su*cide, abuse, and trauma. 18+ due to graphic violence and sexual situations.