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In the fast-paced world of software engineering, developing technical skills often takes precedence. However, if you're seeking career advancement, enhancing your technical skills alone is not enough; you also need to deepen your empathy for users--a skill frequently overlooked in traditional engineering roles. Understanding user needs and the broader impact of your work will not only lead to better products but will also help your career grow and flourish.

Drawing on over 20 years of experience, including roles at Microsoft, Facebook, Stripe, and Temporal Technologies, author Drew Hoskins guides you through the essential strategies to bridge the gap between engineering prowess and product insight. Whether you're building consumer products, tools for professionals, or internal platforms, this book is your gateway to becoming a well-rounded engineer who sees around corners and innovates according to user needs.

• Simulate and predict user interactions to enhance product usability
• Sharpen your focus on the specific needs of your target audience
• Engage with users effectively to gather impactful feedback
• Prioritize your time and product roadmap strategically based on cost and impact

¡Llegó la hora de las vacaciones en familia de Mili y Quesito!

Luego de viajar en avión, bus y lancha, llegan a una ciudad a la orilla del mar. Allí conocen a un caracol mágico que los llevará a una aventura submarina en la que se encuentran con peces de colores, anémonas con peinados divertidos, un delfín en problemas, un pulpo radiactivo y un sucio mapache que necesita con urgencia una lección.

El ilustrador colombiano Raeioul --que escribió este libro con su hija de 7 años-- logra de manera magistral contar una historia que es divertidísima, tierna y trata los temas importantes para los más pequeños: familia, amistad, trabajo en equipo y cuidado del medioambiente.

Este libro de la colección Mi primer cómic es genial porque, al ser una narración secuencial sin palabras, las niñas y los niños que hasta ahora se inician en la lectura disfrutarán con facilidad la historia y las ilustraciones llenas de detalles divertidísimos que harán que los lectores regresen al libro una y otra vez.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

It's vacation time for Mili, Quesito, and their family! After traveling by plane, bus, and boat, they arrive at a city by the sea where they meet a magical snail that takes them on an undersea adventure. They meet colorful fish, anemones with amusing hairstyles, a dolphin in trouble, a radioactive octopus, and a dirty raccoon who is in urgent need of a lesson.

A simple text with detailed illustrations keeps the book fresh after multiple readings.

School life meets underground crime in this quirky action comedy that's like Assassination Classroom meets Nisekoi! The "knight in shining armor" and "heroes vs villains" dynamics take on new variations in this story about a reluctant bodyguard protecting his oblivious charge from assassins hired to kill her. Filled with suspense, secrets, and romantic tension, this manga is a surefire recipe to keep readers ravenous for every volume!

They have only one goal--to kill Honeko Akabane! One day, Arakuni Ibuki learns that his childhood friend, Honeko Akabane, is being targeted by assassins! Both of them are in Class 3-4 at Sosoji High School, and Ibuki is ordered to protect Akabane for one year. His goal is to ensure that she graduates safely, but he must do so without her realizing it. And so begins his secret life as a bodyguard at school! However, there seems to be more secrets within the so-called "Class 3-4"...?!

The Oni base below Kiyomizudera has been overrun by Tsubakiri's abominations! After fending off one Aguri, a second puts the devoted Kuina out of action. Now it's up to the cowardly Rokuro to get them both out in one piece, but the quivering boy who knelt there just moments ago is no longer. As Rokuro prepares to unleash his terrifying Oni blood, an unsettling, deadly calm spills forth from him...Meanwhile, the rest of the class fights for their lives against the creatures and Momotarou stalking the halls. With their exits cut off, these students are about to receive their first practical combat lesson--one where failure means a fate worse than death...

Unlock the Joy of Playing the Violin with Confidence!

Have you always dreamed of playing the violin but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you're struggling with mastering the basics? "Playing Violin with Ease" is the perfect guide for beginners and those looking to refine their skills.

This comprehensive, step-by-step manual takes you from the very first note to playing your favorite songs with confidence. Whether you're a complete novice or need help correcting common mistakes, this book provides clear, easy-to-follow instructions on:

• Choosing the right violin and accessories for your personal needs

• Mastering essential techniques like bow hold, posture, and left-hand fingering

• Understanding music notation and reading sheet music with ease

• Building finger dexterity and playing your first simple songs

• Improving your tone and sound quality for a beautiful performance

• Exploring fun violin techniques such as vibrato and pizzicato

• Developing a daily practice routine to improve faster and more effectively

From learning how to hold the violin to playing along with backing tracks, this guide equips you with everything you need to succeed. With "Playing Violin with Ease," you'll not only understand the mechanics of the violin but also gain the confidence to perform.

No more struggling with uncertainty-this book is your roadmap to playing the violin with ease and enjoying every note you play.

Perfect for beginners, self-learners, and aspiring violinists who want to build a solid foundation and play with confidence!

A hypnotizing investigation with decolonial undertones that aims to destigmatize marijuana from a scientific and cultural perspective

Cannabis's recent history has been marked by politically motivated prohibition, despite centuries of cultivation. How did we get here and what can we do about it? In The Flowers of Good, neuroscientist Sidarta Ribeiro offers a brief history of the ancient herb and describes how collective human achievements domesticated this incredibly versatile plant and how racism and conservatism conspired to demonize it.

Presented as an urgent debate that seeks to break down prejudices and engender dialogue, The Flowers of Good draws on history, culture, personal testimonies, memoir, and scientific rigor to combat misinformation about cannabis and reveal its potential. In accessible, engaging prose, Ribeiro explains the science behind marijuana's remarkable ability to treat everybody from children with epilepsy to seniors with dementia.

With the medicinal use of marijuana is no longer questioned by science, the rest of culture is finally starting to catch up. The Flowers of Good explores this new chapter in humanity's history with marijuana, going beyond the scientific aspects of the substance to examine its use in connection with sport, work, study, sex, sleep, and religion--all aimed at improving quality of life.

A forced farewell. An unbreakable love. A destiny shaped by war.

Barcelona, 1937. En medio del caos de la Guerra Civil Española, Pere Roda toma una decisión que lo perseguirá toda la vida: envía a sus tres hijas a México, convencido de que así las salvará del hambre y la guerra. Pere oculta su decisión a Celia, la madre de las niñas, sabiendo que ella preferiría cualquier cosa antes de apartarse de ellas. Las tres hermanas viajan junto con más de quinientos niños refugiados hacia el otro lado del océano, donde enfrentarán los crueles desafíos del exilio: la separación de los padres, la pérdida de la identidad y el miedo constante de no saber qué les deparará el futuro. Mientras la distancia entre la familia crece y el tiempo avanza, Pere desaparece por completo de la vida de Celia, y ella, sin conocer la verdad, comienza la búsqueda incansable de sus hijas, temiendo siempre lo peor: que hayan perecido víctimas de los bombardeos y la guerra.

La maletita azul es una historia conmovedora sobre la fuerza inquebrantable del amor entre una madre y sus hijas y sobre cómo este lazo puede desafiar el tiempo, la distancia y los horrores de la guerra.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

A forced farewell. An unbreakable love. A destiny shaped by war.

Barcelona, 1937. In the midst of the chaos of the Spanish Civil War, Pere Roda makes a decision that will haunt him for the rest of his life: he sends his three daughters to Mexico, convinced that this will save them from hunger and war. Pere hides his decision from Celia, the girls' mother, knowing that she would prefer anything rather than being separated from them. The three sisters travel along with more than five hundred refugee children to the other side of the ocean, where they will face the cruel challenges of exile: separation from parents, loss of identity, and the constant fear of not knowing what the future holds. As the distance between the family grows and time advances, Pere disappears completely from Celia's life, and she, without knowing the truth, begins the tireless search for her daughters, always fearing the worst: that they have perished, victims of the bombings and the war.

La maletita azul (The Little Blue Suitcase) is a moving story about the unbreakable strength of a mother's love for her daughters and how this bond can defy time, distance, and the horrors of war.

Celebrating teamwork and friendship, Cool Buds: Treasure Map! is the latest in I Can Read Comics, an early reader line that familiarizes kids with the world of graphic novel storytelling and teaches visual literacy to emerging readers. Treasure Map! is a Level Three book, meaning it's a complex story for an independent reader.

Welcome to Cozy Cove, population: 4! Blue, Puff, Tip, and Sealy are four cool buds living in the Arctic.

When Tip finds a treasure map, the friends set out on an adventure to locate where X marks the spot. What will they find--gold? Jewels? A crown? It's up to the Cool Buds to find out!

After a fun day off, Chisato and Takina are back on Lycoris duty! Their newest objective is to accompany the elderly Mr. Matsushita on one last tour of Tokyo, but this simple assignment might prove more difficult than it seems... With terrorists on the loose and the mysterious Alan Institute emerging from the shadows, can Chisato and Takina keep their mission success streak going?!

Choose your path, solve the puzzles, and catch the killer in this second collection of three ingenious fictional murder mysteries that challenge young readers with logic problems, visual games, and dangerous decisions at every turn.

Arlo Banks rose to fame as an amazing puzzle solver. His adventures across the world led him to crack cases that out-foxed the smartest experts and boldest criminal masterminds. Now enrolled in British Secret Intelligence Service's training program, Arlo faces his deadliest challenges yet in thrilling new adventures that have him unraveling the mystery behind a Hollywood star's sudden death, investigating the disappearance of an ambassador, and exposing the secrets of a lethal international organization.

As Arlo Banks, you choose what path to take and what puzzles to answer to solve each mystery. From breaking codes to escaping traps, navigating mazes to sifting through evidence, Puzzle Sleuth Undercover is an addictive brain-teasing mix of story, game, and adventure. Just remember to choose wisely. Your next move could catch the killer--or be your last!

A fast-paced, irreverent adventure for fans of isekai and RPGs! High schooler Rakuro loves hunting down "trash games," but one day he decides to play a AAA VR game called Shangri-La Frontier instead. He creates a character with a bird head, skips the cutscenes and jumps right in--but what awaits him in this game is different from anything he's ever faced...

Playing Saxophone With Ease
A Step-By-Step Guide To Learning Saxophone Techniques, Reading Sheet Music, And Playing Songs With Confidence

Are you ready to take your saxophone playing to the next level? Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to improve your skills, Playing Saxophone With Ease is the perfect guide to help you become a confident and skilled saxophonist.

In this comprehensive, step-by-step guide, you'll learn everything you need to start your musical journey, from mastering fundamental techniques to playing your favorite songs with ease. With clear explanations, practical tips, and easy-to-follow exercises, this book will help you build a strong foundation and advance quickly, all while developing the skills needed to play confidently in any setting.

Inside Playing Saxophone With Ease, you'll find:

• Proper Breathing and Posture Techniques to ensure you play with ease and control

• Master Finger Placement for smooth, accurate playing

• Build Your Foundation with Scales to enhance your musical range

• Rhythm and Timing Made Easy to help you keep a steady beat and play in time

• Breath Control and Musical Phrasing for a more expressive and dynamic sound

• Tips for Playing Songs and Melodies that make learning fun and rewarding

• Effective Practice Strategies to accelerate your progress and overcome challenges

• How to Play with Confidence in any performance situation

Why Choose This Book?

Playing Saxophone With Ease offers practical advice for beginners and intermediate players alike, focusing on simple techniques and building skills progressively. With this guide, you'll feel empowered to take on new challenges, overcome common obstacles, and master the art of playing saxophone confidently.

Each chapter is designed to help you develop a strong foundation and move forward at your own pace, while the comprehensive practice tips will ensure you make quick and lasting progress. By the end of the book, you'll be playing your favorite tunes and feeling proud of your musical accomplishments!

No matter your age or experience level, you'll find a supportive and structured path to mastering the saxophone and playing with confidence.

A collection of stories about great basketball players to inspire young fans, with famous skills they'll want to try out on the court

Is your child obsessed with basketball? Do they talk nonstop about their favorite players and unforgettable games? Basketball Stars: Stories and Skills from the NBA's and WNBA's Best Players is the perfect gift for young players and fans of the sport--a treasure trove of some of the greatest and most inspiring stories in the history of professional basketball, tailored for young readers.

Authored by a sportswriter/basketball superfan, this book will teach readers about each player's signature skills and how they practiced them to win. Readers will learn about Steph Curry's rise to becoming a global basketball icon and his supreme ball-handling skills; Caitlin Clark's success story and the art of the step-back; LeBron James's path to legendary status, including his iconic moves; and many more inspiring stories and techniques from other top players. Basketball Stars features:

• 10 captivating stories about legends and soon-to-be legends of basketball. Go beyond just the stats to discover the secrets that propelled each player to greatness and the inspiring life lessons they learned along the way.
• Signature skills from every featured player to try on the court, with step-by-step instructions to practice and improve your game.
• Engaging illustrations that show each player in action, with dynamic visuals for each signature skill.

Ideal for basketball fans ages 8-12, this book will inspire both basketball fans and new readers excited to learn more about the game of basketball.

"A deeply moving and truly unforgettable story of love and survival. A must-read that celebrates family, resilience, and the enduring power of hope!" - The International Review

THEIR ENTIRE LIVES, TWINS AVA AND SHALOM ARE LED TO BELIEVE THEY ARE GERMAN . . . UNTIL ONE NIGHT THEY FIND OUT THE TRUTH . . .

In the summer of 1921, outside the medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Hanz Wolff finds twin baby girls in a wicker basket in his barn. Wrapped in woolen blankets embroidered with the Star of David, a note begs the German farmer and his barren wife to love and raise them as their own. Believing it to be a gift from God, the ecstatic couple keep the newborns' Semitic heritage a secret, claiming that Maria had birthed them at home.

The Wolffs live in familial bliss as the girls grow into lovely, intelligent young women, shielded from the smoldering hatred and discrimination toward the Jews and others in Nazi Germany. But when the outbreak of the Second World War plunges Europe into chaos and terror, that which is hidden is threatened to be exposed.

One night a desperate Jewish woman comes to the farm, banging on the door, pleading for help to hide from the Schutzstaffel (SS) who have just slaughtered her entire family . . . It's the girls' birth mother! Soon secrets that have been long held for twenty years are revealed, profoundly altering everyone's lives forever . . .

From the bestselling authors of The Consequence of Anna comes a new, riveting story about life before and during the Holocaust for Jewish twins, Ava and Shalom, raised as Germans. A heartbreaking yet triumphant tale of tragedy, bigotry, and hatred, superseded by love, art, and music, with many twists and turns leaving the reader breathless. A story that ultimately celebrates the true power of love, family, and the human spirit.

Reader praise for Kate Birkin and her books . . .

"Remarkable! An extraordinary writer tells an extraordinary story!"- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon

"This is why I read, to find the exceptional. A classic in waiting!"- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon

"Some writers have a special gift. This writer has it!"- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazon

"Absolutely brilliant. Never have I been so emotionally moved by words!"- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Goodreads

"The characters come to life. Brilliant, beautiful, and poignantly written!"- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BookBub

Uno de los creadores de Yo Fui a EGB publica su primera novela: una historia de aventuras en la que se aúnan los viajes en el tiempo, la Inteligencia Artificial y el mundo de los videojuegos.

1984. En las afueras de Bilbao, Ava y sus amigos pasan aburridos el verano, sin planes emocionantes para las vacaciones. Pero todo da un vuelco cuando durante la noche de San Juan el grupo de niños descubre, en un búnker abandonado de la Guerra Civil, un artefacto extraño que no pueden identificar. No saben que es un teléfono móvil como los que existirán en el siglo XXI. Este hallazgo imposible desata una serie de acontecimientos extraños que comenzarán a investigar. Alternando entre sus yoes como niños y como adultos, Ava y sus amigos se enfrentarán no solo a una lucha por salvar su mundo de una amenaza oculta, sino también a la realidad que les espera décadas después, cuando sus sueños de la infancia han quedado atrás y ya han dado el juego de la vida por terminado.

En su primera y sorprendente novela, Javier Ikaz, uno de los creadores de la plataforma Yo fui a EGB, aúna los viajes en el tiempo, la inteligencia artificial y el mundo de los videojuegos en una emocionante aventura a caballo entre la ciencia ficción y el thriller. Pero Game Over no solo es un viaje retro trepidante que atrapará a los fans de Stranger Things, Los Goonies, Ready Player One o Regreso al futuro, sino una reflexión sobre el paso del tiempo, la nostalgia y las segundas oportunidades que gustará a cualquier lector en busca de una buena historia.

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

The first novel by one of the creators of Yo Fui a EGB an adventure story featuring time travel, artificial intelligence and the world of videogames.

1984. On the outskirts of Bilbao, Ava and her friends are resigned to a boring summer with no exciting vacation plans. But everything changes on the eve of the feast day of Saint John the Baptist, when the teens are hanging out in an abandoned Civil War bunker and discover a strange object - a cellphone that won't be invented until the twenty-first century. The impossible discovery unleashes a series of strange events that the kids scramble to investigate. On the verge of adulthood, Ava and her friends face not only a struggle to save their world from a hidden threat, but also the reality that awaits them decades in the future, when their childhood dreams are behind them and their lives seem set in their ways.

In his first and surprising novel, Javier Ikaz, one of the creators of the Yo fui a EGB platform, blends time travel, artificial intelligence and the world of videogames to bring us this exciting adventure somewhere between science fiction and thriller. More than just a retro throwback that will appeal to fans of Stranger Things, The Goonies, Ready Player One or Back to the Future, Game Over is a reflection on the passage of time, nostalgia and second chances that will delight any reader looking for a good story.

¿Qué hay mejor que un unicornio? ¡Un bebé unicornio!
¿Y mejor que un cachorrito? ¡Un cachorrito mágico!
Únete a las mejores amigas Iris y Luna, cuidadoras de cachorritos mágicos.

Iris y Luna son como el día y la noche. A Iris le gustan los arcoíris y a Luna, las tormentas. Sin embargo, eso no les ha impedido convertirse en las mejores amigas. En la escuela Magia Potagia se lo pasan genial, aprenden sobre pociones y criaturas mágicas y lo mejor de todo es... ¡que no lo hacen solas! A Iris le acompaña Polvorón, un simpático unicornio, y a Luna, una gatita muy astuta, Medianoche.

En su tercera aventura, las dos superamigas se unirán a la clase de cocina mágica ¡para celebrar el cumple de Marco Solari! Pero en la riquísima cafetería del bosque en la que se reúnen los alumnos de la escuela, también encuentran a un pequeño dragón repostero que no parece muy contento... ¿Serán Iris y Luna capaces de descubrir lo que está pasando?

¿Qué encontrarás en este libro?

* Una nueva aventura de Iris y Luna ilustrada a dos tintas para primeros lectores que empiezan a leer solos amantes de la magia y los animales.
* Una escuela llena de magia, amistad, pasteles, diversión... ¡y adorables cachorritos mágicos!
* Texto sencillo, entretenido, divertido y fácil de leer y entender.
* Preciosas y divertidas ilustraciones en cada página.

¡Cumpleaños y dragones!
¡Bienvenidos a la escuela Magia Potagia!

ENGLISH DESCRIPTION

What's better than a unicorn? A baby unicorn!
And what's better than a puppy? A magical puppy!
Join best friends Iris and Luna, caretakers of magical puppies.

Iris and Luna are like day and night. Iris loves rainbows while Luna loves storms. However, that hasn't stopped them from becoming best friends. At the Magical Potions school, they have a great time learning about potions and magical creatures, and the best thing is... they don't do it alone! Iris travels with Cookie, an outgoing unicorn, and Luna has a very clever kitten named Midnight.

In their third adventure, the two besties will join the magical cooking class to celebrate Marco Solari's birthday! But in the delicious forest café where the school kids gather, they also find a little baker dragon who doesn't seem very happy... Will Iris and Luna be able to discover what's happening?

What will you find in this book?

● A new adventure featuring Iris and Luna, illustrated in two colors, perfect for early readers who are just starting to read independently and who love magic and animals.
● A school filled with magic, friendship, cakes, fun... and adorable magical puppies!
● Simple, entertaining, fun, and easy-to-read and understand text.
● Beautiful and playful illustrations on every page.

Birthdays and dragons!
Welcome to the Magical Potions School!