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A star athlete and Olympic prospect, Kal Carter is bound for greatness. Everyone says it, only he's not sure he entirely believes it. Because he's lost something he can't replace, and most days he feels like he's holding up the sky; and doing it all on his own. To maintain focus, he never lets anyone close except in the most superficial ways, and he's become very good at it. Until a long, cold week when the solitary girl next door who never speaks, smiles, or makes eye contact barges into his life and seems poised to upend the whole doggone thing.

""Mad and wonderful. I thought I was reading one thing, then discovered—several times—that I was reading a different, even better thing.”—Roddy Doyle “Snowflake is a wonderfully inventive, deeply felt novel full of the best kinds of surprises.”—Margot Livesey An exquisitely...

Kick off your learning journey with Snowflake by studying for the SnowPro Core certification! This certification allows you to validate your experience with one of the fastest growing cloud-based data platforms. This book will form a key part of your preparation for the SnowPro Core certification by explaining the new concepts and terminology Snowflake introduces. The author has been working with the Snowflake data platform since 2017 and has also supported over 2,500 students in going to the SnowPro Core certification through his Udemy practice exam course. He is therefore well placed to ...

Are you writing a novel, but having trouble getting your first draft written? You've heard of "outlining," but that sounds too rigid for you. You've heard of "organic writing," but that seems a bit squishy to you. Take a look at the wildly popular Snowflake Method - a battle-tested series of 10 steps that jump-start your creativity and help you quickly map out your story. All around the world, novelists are using the Snowflake Method right now to ignite their imaginations and get their first drafts down on paper. In this book, you'll follow the story of a fictitious novelist as she learns to tap into the amazing power of the Snowflake Method. Almost magically, she finds her story growing from a simple idea into a deep and powerful novel. And she finds her novel changing her - turning her into a stronger, more courageous person.

Leah has spent her formative years isolated on a remote island with her family. But their quiet existence, far from the devastated mainland, is cracking. Father, sensing a coming threat, demands that a wall be built. As the stone blockade rises, Father’s paranoia escalates. So does Leah’s dread that the violence the family left behind has found its way to their sanctuary.

Data engineering has grown rapidly in the past decade, leaving many software engineers, data scientists, and analysts looking for a comprehensive view of this practice. With this practical book, you'll learn how to plan and build systems to serve the needs of your organization and customers by evaluating the best technologies available through the framework of the data engineering lifecycle.

🎄 “A dash of flour, a pinch of stage fright, and a whole lot of love.” ❄️ Shy small-town baker, Janine Massey has a secret crush on Alex Hendricks, her best friend and Winterhaven’s handsome drama teacher. When Alex is cast as Mr. Darcy in the town’s Christmas play, Janine reluctantly steps into Elizabeth Bennet’s shoes—and possibly into true love. As rehearsals heat up and snowflakes fall, Janine and Alex discover a chemistry that goes beyond the stage. But with a big-city theater group eyeing Alex's talent and a sophisticated talent scout determined to whisk him away to...

Marcin Zukowski, Thierry Cruanes, and Benoit Dageville had a mission. As Snowflake’s founders, they wanted to make all types of data available to anybody with permission to use it via a simple and inexpensive mechanism. Their collective efforts drove the breakthrough creation of the Data Cloud. Snowflake’s Data Cloud platform ingests available data and transforms it into information. Without the ability to effectively process, data is just a collection of raw facts.

From the time he was a small boy in Vermont, Wilson Bentley saw snowflakes as small miracles. And he determined that one day his camera would capture for others the wonder of the tiny crystal. Bentley's enthusiasm for photographing snowflakes was often misunderstood in his time, but his patience and determination revealed two important truths: No two snowflakes are alike; and each one is startlingly beautiful.

Lori Belkin has been dumped. By her parents. They moved out while she was away on holiday, and now, at the tender age of 25, she must stand on her own two feet. While she’s getting to grips with basic adulting, Lori magically brings to life the super-sexy man she created from celebrity photos as a teenager. Lori learns very quickly that having your ideal man is not as satisfying as it ought to be and that being an adult is far harder than it looks.

Rakel is a princess who should have been queen. Instead, as a despised magic user, she has spent most of her life exiled on a barren mountain, alone in her ice castle. But her empty life is shattered when an army of magic users invades her home country, bringing cruelty and darkness in their wake.

Learning Snowflake equips individuals with expertise in a leading cloud-based data platform, enhancing their data management and analytics skills, which are highly sought after in today's data-driven job market. Find below the chapters of this ebook. 1. Introduction What is Snowflake? How Snowflake Differs 2. Getting Started Setting Up a Snowflake Account Basic Terminology Loading and Querying Data 3. Core Concepts Virtual Warehouses Storage Time Travel Data Sharing 4. Advanced Features Snowpipe Snowflake Pricing Table Types Roles and Users 5. Real-World Applications Building a Data ...

Reluctant to leave her cherished New England hometown after her sister's winter wedding, former journalist Vera Sterling makes a sudden decision. She takes what's left of her severance pay and invests it in real estate ... in one particular drafty colonial home and old timber barn set upon the pretty banks of Addison Cove. In that rough-hewn barn, she discovers a secret treasure left behind by the previous owner, the proprietor of the long-forgotten Christmas Barn gift shop. While restoring her run-down, wood-sided home--its creaking floors, broken banister, and neglected widow's walk--that secret slowly unfolds like a bit of snowflake wonder, crystallizing hopes and dreams for many in this small Connecticut town.

A short, sweet Christmas novella about finding love later in life - perfect for a cozy evening read! In Mistletoe Cove, where Christmas magic meets second chances... Elizabeth Winters has spent decades making the Starfish Inn a home away from home for others, always putting her own dreams on hold. At fifty-two, she's mastered the art of caring for everyone but herself. When David Armstrong checks in for the holidays, she's stunned to recognize her teenage crush all grown up—and even more handsome than she remembers. At fifty-four, successful architect David never expected his ...

A must-listen holiday romance from the author of The Little Cornish House and Summer in the Scottish Highlands.

One unexpected snowstorm. One guarded heart. One chance to start over. Rachel Turner is searching for a fresh start in the small town of Evergreen Hills, hoping its charm and warmth can help her pick up the pieces of her broken career. When a snowstorm strands her in the path of Ethan Harper, a rugged local with a guarded heart, she’s drawn into the magic of the town and the traditions of the Harper family. Ethan isn’t looking for love. Haunted by loss, he’s kept his heart carefully locked away. But Rachel’s kindness and quiet strength begin to thaw the ice he’s clung to for so ...

Welcome to the small town of Snowflake Village, where everyone is greeted with a warm cup of cocoa and a holiday smile. This collection includes the five-book series: Snowflakes and Second Chances Tinsel and Twirls Mistletoe and Magic Wishes Sleigh Bells and Sweethearts and Peppermint and Candy Canes Enjoy this holiday collection all in one place!

Enjoy this collection of steamy and sweet holiday romance! Visit Snowflake Creek, an adorable small town in Minnesota where holiday spirit and romance are always in fashion. A must-read if you love cozy winter vibes, and heroes hotter than a cup of hot cocoa! ♥ Book 1: You Can't Ruin Christmas Dumped and devastated, my holidays were turning into a total trainwreck... Luckily, my handsome, hockey player roommate steps in with a plan. He's going to volunteer his services as my personal trainer, so I can get a revenge body and make my ex regret leaving me. But during our long, sweaty ...

After being in a relationship for three years, Noelle Frost is faced with the reality that she was definitely the better half. Her friends, ecstatic she's dropped the dead weight of a cheating boyfriend, urge her to get away for the holiday and take some time for herself. Not sure if that'll fix anything, but willing to try, she books a last-minute trip to the world-renowned Mistletoe Mountain Resort. Noelle boards the plane with the promise of peace and relaxation on the horizon.

Sweets & Treats will soon open for business. Clara’s been working nonstop, but has never been happier. She and Noelle have settled into their new home and her romance with Kurt is thriving. Maisie isn’t dealing quite as well with change. As she struggles to find her purpose after selling the bakery, helping Kurt and then Ian in the kitchen point the way to a happy future. Just as life is looking its sunniest, a blizzard descends on Pinewood. When Noelle gets lost and Ian disappears trying to find her, Clara, Kurt, and Laura are thrown into chaos. Will a daring rescue bring new surprises...