Focusing on Eurocode 7, this guide provides essential insights into the new geotechnical design standard. It features summary tables, diagrams, and worked examples, alongside real-life site investigations, to facilitate understanding and application of the standard in practical scenarios.
Exploring the allure of sudden wealth, this book delves into the common fantasies surrounding quick riches, such as winning the lottery or receiving unexpected inheritances. It examines the dreams people have of how they would indulge in their newfound fortune, highlighting the universal desire for financial freedom and the impact of luck on achieving wealth. Through these themes, it invites readers to reflect on their own aspirations and the reality of wealth accumulation.
Gilbert Cooper experiences a prophetic vision revealing the exact day of his death in two years, along with a mysterious task he must complete to secure his eternal peace. As he grapples with the implications of this revelation, he embarks on a journey to understand the significance of his mission and confronts the complexities of fate, purpose, and the human condition. The narrative explores themes of mortality, destiny, and the choices that define our lives.
Drew, a biracial teenager, grapples with his identity and belonging in an all-white school, facing discrimination due to his skin color, weight, and social status. After moving to a more diverse city school, he hopes for acceptance but feels alienated as he struggles to connect with his new peers, who view him as "not black enough." Isolated and unsupported by his family, Drew spirals into despair, contemplating drastic measures until he meets Dr. Mind, who may offer him a glimmer of hope.