Saito's been in hot water with Louise before, but things have never looked this bad! Siesta, and the rest of the gang take Saito on a treasure hunt that could fix his romantic problems once and for all, but he finds more than he bargained for--the first real clue that could lead him back to his homeworld. Meanwhile, the small nation of Tristain is on the brink of war with the Albion Empire whose underhanded tactics threaten to push hostilities over the edge. Can a mage called Zero and her legendary familiar come together to prevent a catastrophe?
In a world where sorcery reigns supreme, bumbling witch-in-training Louise Francoise Le Blanc de La Valliere is known by her classmates at the Tristan Academy of Magic as “Louise the Zero.” During an important coming-of-age ritual where each student must summon a lifelong familiar, Louise proves that she's the ultimate klutz when she mistakenly conjures a teenage boy from Earth. Now, whether they like it or not, Louise and her unwilling servant, Saito, are bound to each other by the laws of magic for all eternity!
In a world where sorcery reigns supreme, bumbling witch-in-training Louise Francoise Le Blanc de La Valliere is known by her classmates at the Tristan Academy of Magic as “Louise the Zero.” During an important coming-of-age ritual where each student must summon a lifelong familiar, Louise proves that she's the ultimate klutz when she mistakenly conjures a teenage boy from Earth. Now, whether they like it or not, Louise and her unwilling servant, Saito, are bound to each other by the laws of magic for all eternity!
Louise and her spellbinding companions have been sent on a top secret mission to the Kingdom of Albion, where the royal family is besieged on all sides by rebelling nobles. They are accompanied by the dashing Viscount Wardes, who is not only caprain of the Griffin Corp, but is also Louise's longtime fiance. Saito can't help but feel jealous of the impressive captain, but there's a more pressing concern: will they find rhe Prince of Albion in time before the kingdom is lost?
In a world where sorcery reigns supreme, bumbling witch-in-training Louise Francoise le Blanc de La Valliere is known by her classmates at the Tristain Academy of Magic as "Louise the Zero." During an important coming-of-age ritual, when each student must summon a lifelong familiar, Louise proves herself klutz when she mistakenly conjures a teenage boy from Earth. Now, whether they like it or not, Louise and her unwilling servant, Saito, are bound to each other by the laws of magic for all eternity!
In a world where sorcery reigns supreme, bumbling witch-in-training Louise Francoise le Blanc de La Valliere is known by her classmates at the Tristain Academy of Magic as "Louise the Zero." During an important coming-of-age ritual, when each student must summon a lifelong familiar, Louise proves herself klutz when she mistakenly conjures a teenage boy from Earth. Now, whether they like it or not, Louise and her unwilling servant, Saito, are bound to each other by the laws of magic for all eternity!
The last battle between Tristain and Albion is on the horizon, but when a brief ceasefire gives everyone a chance to rest and reflect, Saito finds himself clashing with Louise once again - and driven into Siesta's waiting arms. Tristain's victory seems inevitable until an unexpected magical attack turns the tide against them. With his loved ones in danger and his life on the line, will Saito finally figure out what he's fighting for?
Louise and her spellbinding companions have been sent on a top secret mission to the Kingdom of Albion, where the royal family is besieged on all sides by rebelling nobles. They are accompanied by the dashing Viscount Wardes, who is not only caprain of the Griffin Corp, but is also Louise's longtime fiance. Saito can't help but feel jealous of the impressive captain, but there's a more pressing concern: will they find rhe Prince of Albion in time before the kingdom is lost?
Saito's been in hot water with Louise before, but things have never looked this bad! Siesta, and the rest of the gang take Saito on a treasure hunt that could fix his romantic problems once and for all, but he finds more than he bargained for--the first real clue that could lead him back to his homeworld. Meanwhile, the small nation of Tristain is on the brink of war with the Albion Empire whose underhanded tactics threaten to push hostilities over the edge. Can a mage called Zero and her legendary familiar come together to prevent a catastrophe?
In a world where sorcery reigns supreme, bumbling witch-in-training Louise Francoise Le Blanc de La Valliere is known by her classmates at the Tristan Academy of Magic as “Louise the Zero.” During an important coming-of-age ritual where each student must summon a lifelong familiar, Louise proves that she's the ultimate klutz when she mistakenly conjures a teenage boy from Earth. Now, whether they like it or not, Louise and her unwilling servant, Saito, are bound to each other by the laws of magic for all eternity!
Summoned by mistake to the wonderful world of Halkeginia by the bumbling witch Louise "the Zero," Saito's role as Louise's familiar has had its share of ups and downs. At first an unwilling servant, Saito gradually develops feelings for his headstrong mistress Louise, and she, too, has begun to reciprocate. But life keeps getting in the way of a possibly budding relationship. Now, Louise and her friends are embroiled in a full-scale war, and must defend the land of Tristain at all costs. Can Saito prove himself in battle to Louise, and win her heart once and for all?
The Tristain Magic Academy is under attack! Kirche, Tabitha, and Agnes manage to slip away before they're kidnapped, but the situation looks dire - until the person they least expect reveals surprising abilities and a dark past. Meanwhile, Louise is doing everything she can to help the war effort, dragging Saito along on secret mission after secret mission. But the stress and danger make it clear just how little they have in common. Can two people from different worlds really make it work?
Electronic devices based on oxide semiconductors are the focus of much attention, with crystalline materials generating huge commercial success. Indium–gallium–zinc oxide (IGZO) transistors have a higher mobility than amorphous silicon transistors, and an extremely low off-state current. C-axis aligned crystalline (CAAC) IGZO enables aggressive down-scaling, high reliability, and process simplification of transistors in displays and LSI devices. This original book introduces the CAAC-IGZO structure, and describes the physics and technology of this new class of oxide materials. It explains the crystallographic classification and characteristics of crystalline oxide semiconductors, their crystallographic characteristics and physical properties, and how this unique material has made a major contribution to the field of oxide semiconductor thin films. Two further books in this series describe applications of CAAC-IGZO in flat-panel displays and LSI devices. Key features: Introduces the unique and revolutionary, yet relatively unknown crystalline oxide semiconductor CAAC-IGZO Presents crystallographic overviews of IGZO and related compounds. Offers an in-depth understanding of CAAC-IGZO. Explains the fabrication method of CAAC-IGZO thin films. Presents the physical properties and latest data to support high-reliability crystalline IGZO based on hands-on experience. Describes the manufacturing process the CAAC-IGZO transistors and introduces the device application using CAAC-IGZO.
The most useful reactions of organonitro compounds in organic synthesis Compounds containing nitro groups are useful intermediates for the synthesis of natural products and other complex organic molecules. The Nitro Group in Organic Synthesis focuses on reactions that proceed under mild conditions, important functional groups that can be synthesized by conversion of nitro groups, and the stereoselectivity of reactions of nitro compounds. These issues are of great importance to practicing researchers in today's pharmaceutical, agrochemical, and fine chemical industries. The Nitro Group in Organic Synthesis also emphasizes environmentally-friendly methods for nitration, the importance of aliphatic nitro compounds, and modern preparation of nitro compounds. Other topics discussed include: * Henry reaction * Asymmetric Michael addition * Alkylation, acylation, halogenation, and related reactions of RNO2 * Substitution and elimination of NO2 and RNO2 The Nitro Group in Organic Synthesis is a useful resource for researchers and students in organic and medicinal chemistry.
In a world where sorcery reigns supreme, bumbling witch-in-training Louise Francoise Le Blanc de La Valliere is known by her classmates at the Tristan Academy of Magic as “Louise the Zero.” During an important coming-of-age ritual where each student must summon a lifelong familiar, Louise proves that she's the ultimate klutz when she mistakenly conjures a teenage boy from Earth. Now, whether they like it or not, Louise and her unwilling servant, Saito, are bound to each other by the laws of magic for all eternity!
Intrigue, betrayal, family secrets, forbidden passions – this tale of adventure and suspense links the Tiananmen Massacre of 1989 and the Kobe earthquake of 1995 through the story of Akihiko Waki. The story begins in 1990, as Akihiko learns that his father, presumed dead in China, was leading a double life and is in fact alive and in danger. His journey leads him to Shanghai, where he finds himself mysteriously drawn to the actress Li Xing, as his search for his father becomes also a desperate battle to save her from the brutal authorities…
This three-volume book provides a comprehensive review of experiments in very strong magnetic fields that can only be generated with very special magnets. The first volume is entirely devoted to the technology of laboratory magnets: permanent, superconducting, high-power water-cooled and hybrid; pulsed magnets, both nondestructive and destructive (megagauss fields). Volumes 2 and 3 contain reviews of the different areas of research where strong magnetic fields are an essential research tool. These volumes deal primarily with solid-state physics; other research areas covered are biological systems, chemistry, atomic and molecular physics, nuclear resonance, plasma physics and astrophysics (including QED).
The Economic Valuation of the Environment and Public Policy fills an important gap in economic literature by providing a comprehensive account of hedonic pricing and its use in valuation of environmental amenities. . . . It should be invaluable to anyone contemplating undertaking a hedonic pricing study of an environmental amenity, as it contains practical advice on a myriad of modeling issues. Likewise, it should be of value to anyone wishing to thoroughly understand and critique the results of a hedonic pricing exercise. Richard T. Carson, Environment I appreciate this book s blend between theory and applications. It contains an informative review of the development of the theory of the hedonic price technique as well as an insightful analysis of the econometrics of the approach. Noboru Hidano has a gift for breaking down the difficult theoretical and econometric problems into simple and manageable proportions. Per-Olov Johansson, Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden The importance of the hedonic valuation approach in public policy evaluation and environmental value estimation is now widely accepted. This book is especially designed to illustrate the basic assumptions of the hedonic approach and highlight the strengths and weaknesses associated with it. Combining rigorous theoretical analysis, detailed empirical studies and an extensive history of hedonic valuation, the book is both a good introductory text to the field and a precise yet comprehensive aid for professionals and practitioners alike. Some of the book s special features include: a comprehensive explanation of the basic theorem extensive discussions on the utility of the approach in the evaluation of both small-scale and large-scale projects detailed explanations of how the approach can best be applied to cost benefit analysis an examination of the applicability of the hedonic method by comparing estimated values for various environmental and public services an illustration of public policy and environmental valuation using readily-understood examples. The Economic Valuation of the Environment and Public Policy will be essential reading for students of environmental and ecological economics, environmental science and technology specialists, and all those who are interested in the evaluation of public sector projects.
If a substance is repeatedly subdivided, the result is what are known as "microscopic particles". These particles are distinguished from the solid mass which they originally formed by the size of the surface area per unit weight. This simple difference holds true down to a certain lower size limit, and when this limit is exceeded, a new state of matter is reached, in which the behavior of the particles is quite different to that of the original solid. Particles in this state are termed "superfine particles", and are distinct from ordinary particles. The size of the superfine particles, that is to say the size limit below which particle behavior is completely different from the behavior of the original solid, varies a good deal depending on the physical properties of the substance in question. Properties such as magnetism and electrical resistance are closely related to the internal structural properties of the particles themselves, such as the magnetization processes of their respective magnetic domains, and the mean free path of charged bodies. This internal structure therefore limits the size of the superfine particles. In ceramic processing, on the other hand, the surface area of the particles themselves becomes an even more important factor than their internal structure. In this case, the size of the superfine particles is determined by the interaction between water and solvents on the surface of the particles.
Saito's been in hot water with Louise before, but things have never looked this bad! Siesta, and the rest of the gang take Saito on a treasure hunt that could fix his romantic problems once and for all, but he finds more than he bargained for--the first real clue that could lead him back to his homeworld. Meanwhile, the small nation of Tristain is on the brink of war with the Albion Empire whose underhanded tactics threaten to push hostilities over the edge. Can a mage called Zero and her legendary familiar come together to prevent a catastrophe?
Louise and her spellbinding companions have been sent on a top secret mission to the Kingdom of Albion, where the royal family is besieged on all sides by rebelling nobles. They are accompanied by the dashing Viscount Wardes, who is not only caprain of the Griffin Corp, but is also Louise's longtime fiance. Saito can't help but feel jealous of the impressive captain, but there's a more pressing concern: will they find rhe Prince of Albion in time before the kingdom is lost?
Thank you for visiting our website. Would you like to provide feedback on how we could improve your experience?
This site does not use any third party cookies with one exception — it uses cookies from Google to deliver its services and to analyze traffic.Learn More.