When Jacqueline follows her longtime boyfriend to the college of his choice, the last thing she expects is a breakup two months into sophomore year. After two weeks in shock, she wakes up to her new reality: she’s single, attending a state university instead of a music conservatory, ignored by her former circle of friends, and failing a class for the first time in her life. Leaving a party alone, Jacqueline is assaulted by her ex’s frat brother. Rescued by a stranger who seems to be in the right place at the right time, she wants nothing more than to forget the attack and that night – but her savior, Lucas, sits on the back row of her econ class, sketching in a notebook and staring at her. Her friends nominate him to be the perfect rebound. When her attacker turns stalker, Jacqueline has a choice: crumple in defeat or learn to fight back. Lucas remains protective, but he’s hiding secrets of his own. Suddenly appearances are everything, and knowing who to trust is anything but easy.
Format: 310 pages, Kindle Edition Published: May 25, 2012 Language: English
About the Author of Easy
I’m a New York Times and international bestselling author of contemporary romantic fiction. My novels have been translated into twenty-five languages around the world. Gen-Xer. Feminist. Hopeful romantic. Fueled by coffee, a supportive spouse, and a never-ending feeling that I’ve forgotten to do something.
In the final scene of the show, Easy and Zoe are sitting on a bench in the park. They are holding hands, and they are both smiling. They have finally found their happy ending.
In every life there is a turning point. A moment so tremendous, so sharp and breathtaking, that one knows one’s life will never be the same. For Michael Stirling, London’s most infamous rake, that moment came the first time he laid eyes on Francesca Bridgerton. After a lifetime of chasing women, of smiling slyly as they chased him, of allowing himself to be caught but never permitting his heart to become engaged, he took one look at Francesca Bridgerton and fell so fast and hard into love it was a wonder he managed to remain standing. Unfortunately for Michael, however, Francesca’s surname was to remain Bridgerton for only a mere thirty-six hours longer—the occasion of their meeting was, lamentably, a supper celebrating her imminent wedding to his cousin.
Format: 368 pages, Mass Market Paperback Published: June 29, 2004 by Avon ISBN: 9780060531232 (ISBN10: 0060531231) Language: English
About the Author When He Was Wicked
1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn loves to dispel the myth that smart women don’t read (or write) romance, and and if you watch reruns of the game show The Weakest Link you might just catch her winning the $79,000 jackpot. She displayed a decided lack of knowledge about baseball, country music, and plush toys, but she is proud to say that she aced all things British and literary, answered all of her history and geography questions correctly, and knew that there was a Da Vinci long before there was a code.
After much angst and self-doubt, Michael and Francesca finally admit their love for each other and marry. They have a son, whom they name John after Francesca’s first husband. Michael is a loving and devoted husband and father, and Francesca is finally happy.
Christina Bennett is a young woman with a mysterious past. She was raised by the Dakota tribe in America, but she has returned to England to claim her inheritance and find the man who murdered her mother. Lyon, the Marquess of Lyon wood, is a powerful nobleman who has retired from the War Department. He is cynical and world-weary, but he is also drawn to Christina’s beauty and strength. When Christina and Lyon meet, they are immediately attracted to each other. However, their relationship is complicated by Christina’s past and Lyon’s distrust of women. As they work together to solve the mystery of Christina’s mother’s death, they begin to fall in love. However, their happiness is threatened by Christina’s enemies, who will stop at nothing to keep her from getting what she wants. In the end, Christina and Lyon must overcome their pasts and trust each other if they are to find happiness together.
Format: 360 pages, Mass Market Paperback Published: March 1, 1991 by Pocket Books ISBN: 9780671737832 (ISBN10: 067173783X) Language: English
About the Author The Lion’s Lady
Born and raised in Kansas City, MO, Ms. Garwood attributes much of her success to growing up in a large family of Irish heritage. “The Irish are great storytellers who relish getting all of the details and nuances of every situation. Add in the fact that I was the sixth of seven children. Early in life, I learned that self expression had to be forceful, imaginative, and quick,” says Ms. Garwood.
In the end, Christina and Lyon are able to overcome their pasts and trust each other. They marry and have a son, who they name Dakota. Christina is able to avenge her mother’s death, and Lyon is able to find redemption for his past mistakes.
ELLY. In town, they called her “Crazy Widow Dinsmore.” But Elly was no stranger to their ridicule–she had been an outsider all her life, growing up in a boarded-up old house under the strict eye of her eccentric grandparents. Now she was all alone, with two little boys to raise, and a third child on the way. He drifted into Whitney, Georgia, one lazy afternoon in the summer of 1941, hoping to put his lonely past behind him. He yearned for the tenderness he had never known, the home he’d never had. All he needed was for someone to give him a chance. Then he saw her classified ad: WANTED–A husband. When he stepped across Elly Dinsmore’s cluttered yard, Will Parker knew he had come home at last
Format: 480 pages, Paperback Published: January 1, 1991 by Grafton / HarperCollins ISBN: 9780586210413 (ISBN10: 0586210415) Language: English
About the Author of Morning Glory
LaVyrle Spencer is an American best-selling author of contemporary and historical romance novels. She has successfully published a number of books, with several of them made into movies. Twelve of her books have been New York Times bestsellers, and Spencer was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame in 1988.
Morning glory is a beautiful and versatile plant that can be enjoyed in many ways. Whether you grow it for its ornamental value, its medicinal properties, or its psychoactive effects, morning glory is sure to add a touch of wonder to your life.
This IoT based project uses an NPK sensor to measure the soil nutrient available in the soil and then displays it in an OLED as well as sending the read soil values to Blynk IoT dashboard as shown above. The project is very important to agriculture and gardening practices.
IoT NPK Fertility Analyzer – The Components Required
The following are the materials used for this IoT NPK project tutorial.
IoT Based NPK Sensor Project – Assembling the components
The IoT based NPK fertilizer analyzer project was first assembled using the breadboard, as shown above. The breadboarding phase allowed for the testing of of the project tutorial, giving room for error making and modification. The setting up and connection of the components on the breadboard is done following the schematic diagram shown below.
IoT Based NPK Sensor Project – Schematic Diagram
Schematic diagram of IoT Based NPK sensor Project
Explanation of the Schematic Diagram
The pictorial schematic diagram shown above, has exclusion of the power connection. We only focused the connection of the 5V coming out from the DC-DC buck converter. The 12V power supply is fed into the PCB socket (shown in green).
The ESP8266-01 (ESP-01) module is connected to the Arduino Nano board using serial communication since the Blynk IoT platform to be used here doesn’t work well with the I2C communication. Hence, the OLED doesn’t work with the libraries of Blynk when using the both of them on the same Arduino board.
To solve this problem, we used the ESP-01 as a microcontroller instead of a module, then we used serial communication protocol to talk to it through the Arduino Nano. The Arduino Nano would do the job of taking the readings of the soil fertility through the NPK sensor, displaying these sensor readings on the OLED module and sending it through serial to the ESP-01, who would in turn send it to the Blynk dashboard.
The MAX485 module helps us maintain a RS485 to TTL communication between the NPK sensor and the Arduino. The MAX485 module uses the 5V logic from the Arduino to power itself and it is connected as shown below.
Powering the Circuitry
The system itself uses 12V DC power from a 12V adapter. The adapter is first stripped of its casing and made in such a way that it can fit into a 3×6″ box. The adapter 12V DC output is connected to the 12V input of the NPK power rails and also to the input of the DC-DC buck converter. This is bucked down to 5V for the Arduino Nano board and the MAX485 module. The AC input to the adapter is connected to the AC load point through power plug. This was made in such a way that is can be detachable.
Programing the IoT NPK Project Design
The programming of this project was using Arduino IDE. The source code is found in the link here. You can also copy the one in the code snippet and paste it into your Arduino IDE and run it. Since the Arduino Nano does the sensor reading and calculation and displays these readings on the OLED the same time it sends the said readings to the ESP-01 snesor who would send it to the IoT Blynk platform.
The transmitter Arduino sketch allows us to use the serial communication protocol to communicate with the MAX485 module to read the NPK sensor. This shows where the Transmitter and receiver pins of the MAX485 module is connected on the Arduino Nano board. The sketch uses 5 libraries to make the whole setup function perfectly for the Arduino Nano side.
In the setup() function, we enabled the OLED function and displayed a welcome message and after a period of 3 seconds we cleared the screen. The program then checks to see of the NPK sensor is connected. And if it was connected, it will display that it was connected hence proceed to take the sensor readings of the soil levels for Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium. This is printed out on the serial monitor and also sent to the ESP-01 MCU since the Arduino Nano baords communicate to the ESP-01 via hardware serial communication and this is enabled the moment we enabled serial communication in the setup().
However, The method of sending this type of data required a special approach so that it can be parsed easily by the receiving end. We had to use special alphabets to concatenate the strings being sent to the serial buffer.
The Arduino Code – The Receiver Side (ESP-01 MCU)
#include <SoftwareSerial.h>
SoftwareSerial esp(4,5);
const byte numChars = 32;
char receivedChars[numChars];
char tempChars[numChars]; // temporary array for use when parsing
boolean newData = false;
// variables to hold the parsed data
char messageFromPC[numChars] = {0};
int n, p, k = 0;
static boolean recvInProgress = false;
static byte ndx = 0;
char startMarker = '<';
char endMarker = '>';
char rc;
void recvData(){
}
void setup(){
// Debug console
Serial.begin(115200);
esp.begin(115200);
}
void loop(){
recvWithStartEndMarkers();
if (newData == true) {
strcpy(tempChars, receivedChars);
// this temporary copy is necessary to protect the original data
// because strtok() used in parseData() replaces the commas with \0
parseData();
showParsedData();
newData = false;
}
}
void recvWithStartEndMarkers() {
while (esp.available() > 0 && newData == false) {
rc = esp.read();
if (recvInProgress == true) {
if (rc != endMarker) {
receivedChars[ndx] = rc;
ndx++;
if (ndx >= numChars) {
ndx = numChars - 1;
}
}
else {
receivedChars[ndx] = '\0'; // terminate the string
recvInProgress = false;
ndx = 0;
newData = true;
}
}
else if (rc == startMarker) {
recvInProgress = true;
}
}
}
//============
void parseData() { // split the data into its parts
char * strtokIndx; // this is used by strtok() as an index
strtokIndx = strtok(tempChars,","); // get the first part - the string
strcpy(messageFromPC, strtokIndx); // copy it to messageFromPC
strtokIndx = strtok(NULL, ","); // this continues where the previous call left off
n = atoi(strtokIndx);
strtokIndx = strtok(NULL, ",");
p = atoi(strtokIndx); // convert this part to a float
strtokIndx = strtok(NULL, ","); // this continues where the previous call left off
k = atoi(strtokIndx); // convert this part to an integer
Serial.print(" N: ");
Serial.print(n);
Serial.print(" P: ");
Serial.print(p);
Serial.print(" K: ");
Serial.println(k);
}
//============
void showParsedData() {
Serial.print(" N: ");
Serial.print(n);
Serial.print(" P: ");
Serial.print(p);
Serial.print(" K: ");
Serial.println(k);
}
Explanation of Arduino Sketch (Receiver Side)
This source code explains how we used software serial comm. to received the sent data strings from the Arduino Nano. We used the logic above to parse the data sent and then sent this data to the Blynk IoT Dashboard. This is a smart and cost effective way to solve the Blynk and OLED libraries issues. Since, the both of them can’t run together on the same ARDUINO UNO AND NANO BOARDS.
Setting up the Blynk IoT Platform
You can check out any of these previous blog links below on how to set up the Blynk dashboard. If you still can’t get it done. Kindly leave a comment below.
When the coupling and tidying up was completed, we used a white wrapper to cover the top enclosure making a bit flashy. The OLED screen is made to show on the top cover. There is a pushbutton on the side to reset the microcontroller to take new readings on insertion of the sensor probe into a new soil sample. And the sensor connection is made detachable to make it plug-N-play.
IoT based NPK project
The ESP-01 MCU would take these readings to the Blynk cloud platform and display them on the dashboard as shown above. The readings will be updated the moment the sensor senses new soil parameters.
Kindly note that the NPK sensor can be quite frustrating to use. Kindly get an original copy for this project to work. IF possible, get the type that has a UART USB reader that can be first tested using a PC program before using it with the MAX485 module.
Conclusion
The project tutorial teaches how to use Soil NPK sensor to monitor the soil fertility concentrations. Soil parameters like the Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potassium concentration level can be remotely monitored on an IoT Blynk platform.
When the harsh storms of winter descended upon western Ireland, the locals stayed indoors – and visitors stayed away. Brianna Concannon’s bed-and-breakfast became a cold and empty place. But that was fine with Brianna. She enjoyed the peace and quiet, even when the icy winds howled at her window. But this year, cool, capable and thoroughly domestic Brianna is expecting an unusual guest – mystery writer Grayson Thane, from America. A restless wanderer with a painful past, he plans to spend the cold winter alone. But sometimes fate has a plan of its own.
Born in Ice Information
Format: 371 pages, Mass Market Paperback Published: August 1, 1995 by Berkley Books Language: English
Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including Hideaway, Under Currents, Come Sundown, The Awakening, Legacy, and coming in November 2021 — The Becoming — the second book in The Dragon Heart Legacy. She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series written under the pen name J.D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print.
Brianna Concannon, the owner of a bed-and-breakfast in western Ireland, was expecting an unusual guest this winter. Grayson Thane, a mystery writer from America, was planning to spend the cold winter alone. But fate had other plans.
Prequel to the release of the raving oppenheimer movie, lets dive into the inspiration behind the movie and how the first atomic bomb was made,we would be looking at The Life and Legacy of J. Robert Oppenheimer: The Birth, The Rise, and The Death.
The Birth of a Prodigy
Born on April 22, 1904, J. Robert Oppenheimer’s life was destined for brilliance from the start. An early reputation for academic giftedness paved the way for a remarkable journey. By the age of 10, Oppenheimer was already delving into the complexities of physics and chemistry, setting the stage for a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
The Rise of a Young Genius
In a surprising turn of events, the New York Mineralogical Club invited the 12-year-old Oppenheimer to speak at their gathering, unaware that he was not yet a teenager. Such was the extent of his intellect and passion for science. At 22, he completed his degree at Harvard University, a feat that highlighted his extraordinary commitment and dedication.
From Theoretical Physics to World-Changing Discoveries
Under the mentorship of physicist Max Born, Oppenheimer achieved his Ph.D. degree, delving into the revolutionary realm of quantum mechanics. Upon returning to the United States, he joined the Atomic Energy Commission, sharing his expertise and insights. His teaching at the University of California, Berkeley, from 1929 to 1943, further solidified his status as a prominent figure in the field.
The Birth of Project Y
In October 1942, Oppenheimer was tasked with heading Project Y, a laboratory focused on weapon physics research. This marked the beginning of a crucial period in his life. From 1943 to 1945, he served as the director of the Los Alamos facility, overseeing groundbreaking work that would shape history.
The Rise of the Atomic Bomb and More
Although Oppenheimer is famously associated with the development of the atomic bomb, his contributions extended beyond this monumental achievement. He played a pivotal role in the creation of the Born-Oppenheimer approximation, a mathematical concept central to molecular dynamics. Moreover, his work often foreshadowed discoveries by other scientists, adding to his legacy.
The Death of Innocence
The global scientific community was jolted in 1939 by news of Nazi Germany’s advancements in nuclear fission. Fearing the consequences of such knowledge in the wrong hands, Albert Einstein and physicist Leo Szilard implored President Roosevelt to establish the Manhattan Project. This initiative, led by Lieutenant General Leslie Groves, aimed to harness atomic energy for the greater good.
The Birth of a New Era
Headquartered in New York City, the Manhattan Project gave birth to secret nuclear facilities in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and Hanford, Washington. Oppenheimer presided over research at the Los Alamos laboratory, where pioneering work unfolded. While a multitude of people contributed to the Project’s efforts, only a select few understood its ultimate objective.
The Trinity Test: The Rise of a New Power
On July 16, 1945, the first atomic bomb was tested, an event codenamed Trinity, echoing the eloquence of poet John Donne. The outcome shocked all involved, with the explosion felt miles away and a towering mushroom cloud reaching into the sky. Oppenheimer’s poignant words from the Bhagavad-Gita reflected the gravity of the achievement: “Now, I am become Death, the destroyer of worlds.”
The Reflection
Despite the apparent triumph, Oppenheimer’s reflections revealed a complex emotional landscape. He seemed to embrace his work’s significance, even as the atomic bombs devastated Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Aug. 6, 1945, marked the deployment of the first bomb, met with a mix of emotions from the scientific community. Yet, Oppenheimer’s sentiment that “the Japanese didn’t like it” reflected a somber reality
The Aftermath: Contemplation and Regret
The deployment of the second bomb on Aug. 9, 1945, left Oppenheimer and President Truman grappling with the consequences. An FBI report described Oppenheimer as a “nervous wreck” and reluctant to fully endorse the continuation of atomic-bomb work. The decision to cease atomic bombings came soon after, underscoring the ethical dilemmas posed by these world-altering discoveries.
In retrospect, J. Robert Oppenheimer’s life story is one of brilliance, innovation, and ethical introspection. From a gifted child to a scientist at the heart of one of history’s most transformative projects, his journey reminds us of the complex interplay between knowledge, responsibility, and humanity’s capacity for both creation and destruction
Faith Devlin and Gray Rouillard are two young people from Prescott, Louisiana. Faith is a poor, outcast child who has always adored Gray, the town’s golden boy. However, Gray called her “white trash” the night that his father disappeared, along with Faith’s mother. Now, Faith wants to hate Gray, but she can’t help but feel a powerful surge of desire for him.
Gray is a reckless, charming young man who is backed by the Rouillard family’s wealth. He controls the town of Prescott, and he never wants to hear the name “Devlin” again. However, when he looks at Faith, all he sees is her silken flesh beneath him. Gray plans to use all of his power to ruin Faith, but he may not be prepared for the consequences of his actions. He paragraph introduces the two main characters of the story, Faith and Gray, and their complex relationship. It also hints at the dark secrets that both of them are hiding. The summary is concise and informative, and it captures the essence of the paragraph.
After the Night Information
Format: 352 pages, Mass Market Paperback Published: November 1, 1997 by Pocket Books ISBN: 9780671019709 (ISBN10: 0671019708) Language: English
Linda S. Howington is an American best-selling romance author writing under the pseudonym Linda Howard. After 21 years of penning stories for her own enjoyment, she submitted a novel for publication which was very successful. Her first work was published by Silhouette in 1982. She is a charter member of Romance Writers of America and in 2005 Howard was awarded their Career Achievement Award.
After the Night is bittersweet. Anya and Max find happiness together, but they know that the world they live in is still a dangerous place. They must be careful not to let their love blind them to the threats that still exist.
Born in Fire is the first book in the Death Gate Cycle, a fantasy series set in the world of Midkemia. The story follows Haplo, a half-human, half-dragon who is sent on a quest to find the three keys that will open the Death Gate, a portal between Midkemia and the other worlds of the Drahcian Empire. Haplo’s quest takes him to many different worlds, where he meets a variety of creatures, both good and evil. Along the way, Haplo must learn to control his dragonic powers, and he must also come to terms with his own identity.
In the end, Haplo succeeds in opening the Death Gate, but he also learns that there is more to his quest than just opening the portal.He must also find a way to stop the Drahcian Empire from conquering the other worlds. The conclusion of “Born in Fire” sets up the rest of the Death Gate Cycle. Haplo has succeeded in opening the Death Gate, but he has also learned that the Drahcian Empire is a much greater threat than he originally thought. He must now find a way to stop the Drahcians from conquering the other worlds, and he must also come to terms with his own identity as a half-human, half-dragon.
Born in Fire Information
Format: 385 pages, Paperback Published: October 1, 1994 by Jove Language: English
Nora Roberts is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 200 novels, including Hideaway, Under Currents, Come Sundown, The Awakening, Legacy, and coming in November 2021 — The Becoming — the second book in The Dragon Heart Legacy. She is also the author of the futuristic suspense In Death series written under the pen name J.D. Robb. There are more than 500 million copies of her books in print.
“Born in Fire” is a cliffhanger, leaving the reader eager to find out what happens next. It is also a satisfying conclusion, as it provides a sense of closure to the first book in the series.
This’s It Had to Be You, is a romantic comedy novel is own by Georgia Clark. The story follows Liv, a wedding planner, and Savannah, her younger, blonder girlfriend, who are forced to become business partners after Eliot, Liv’s longtime partner and the co-owner of their wedding planning business, dies unexpectedly. As Liv and Savannah work together to run the business, they begin to clash over their different approaches to weddings. Liv is a traditional planner who believes in creating weddings that are elegant and timeless, while Savannah is a more creative and unconventional planner who is not afraid to break the rules. Despite their differences, Liv and Savannah eventually come to respect each other’s work, and they even start to develop feelings for each other.
It Had to Be You Information
Format: 376 pages, Mass Market Paperback Published: March 5, 2002 by Avon ISBN: 9780380776832 (ISBN10: 0380776839) Language: English
Susan Elizabeth Phillips is the creator of the sports romance, beginning with her 1989 bestseller, FANCY PANTS. An internationally acclaimed author, her books have been published in over 30 languages. She’s the only four-time recipient of the Romance Writers of America’s prestigious Favorite Book of the Year Award, and a recipient of their Lifetime Achievement Award.
This a good overview of the novel. It includes the main plot points, as well as some of the subplots and supporting characters. The summary is well-written and easy to understand.
