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Par Colleen Nelson, Kathie MacIsaac. 2023
From award-winning author Colleen Nelson, and literacy advocate Kathie MacIsaac, twenty-five profiles present a plethora of jobs, and people, making…
it easier than ever for young people to see their dreams and to live their dreams!Par Karen Krossing. 2022
Par Gillian Sze. 2023
Par John Kelly. 2012
It started in 1845 and lasted six years. Before it was over, more than one million men, women, and children…
starved to death and another million fled the country. Measured in terms of mortality, the Great Irish Potato Famine was one of the worst disasters in the nineteenth century-it claimed twice as many lives as the American Civil War. A perfect storm of bacterial infection, political greed, and religious intolerance sparked this catastrophe. But even more extraordinary than its scope were its political underpinnings, and The Graves Are Walking provides fresh material and analysis on the role that nineteenth-century evangelical Protestantism played in shaping British policies and on Britain's attempt to use the famine to reshape Irish society and character.Perhaps most important, this is ultimately a story of triumph over perceived destiny: for fifty million Americans of Irish heritage, the saga of a broken people fleeing crushing starvation and remaking themselves in a new land is an inspiring story of exoneration.Based on extensive research and written with novelistic flair, The Graves Are Walking draws a portrait that is both intimate and panoramic, that captures the drama of individual lives caught up in an unimaginable tragedy, while imparting a new understanding of the famine's causes and consequencesPar Philippa Gregory. 2024
"Lively, timely and gloriously energetic. Each page bursts with life, and every chapter swirls with personalities left out of traditional…
narratives of Britain's past. Philippa Gregory has produced something rare and wonderful: a genuinely new history of [Britain], with women at its beating heart." —Dan Jones, New York Times bestselling author of The Plantagenets "Stunning. . . . Full of surprises. . . . A brilliant, essential read." —The Independent (UK) The #1 New York Times bestselling historical novelist delivers her magnum opus—a landmark work of feminist nonfiction that radically redefines our understanding of the extraordinary roles ordinary women played throughout British history and "should be included in every history lesson" (Glamour UK) Did you know that there are more penises than women in the Bayeux Tapestry? That the Peasants' Revolt of 1381 was started and propelled by women who were protesting a tax on women? Or that celebrated naturalist Charles Darwin believed not just that women were naturally inferior to men, but that they'd evolve to become ever more inferior? These are just a few of the startling findings you will learn from reading Philippa Gregory's Normal Women. In this ambitious and groundbreaking book, she tells the story of England over 900 years, for the very first time placing women—some fifty per cent of the population—center stage. Using research skills honed in her work as one of our foremost historical novelists, Gregory trawled through court records, newspapers, and journals to find highwaywomen and beggars, murderers and brides, housewives and pirates, female husbands and hermits. The "normal women" you will meet in these pages went to war, ploughed the fields, campaigned, wrote, and loved. They rode in jousts, flew Spitfires, issued their own currency, and built ships, corn mills and houses. They committed crimes or treason, worshipped many gods, cooked and nursed, invented things, and rioted. A lot. A landmark work of scholarship and storytelling, Normal Women chronicles centuries of social and cultural change—from 1066 to modern times—powered by the determination, persistence, and effectiveness of womenPar Connie Jakab. 2024
Our kids are not okay. The children and youth mental health crisis is at an all-time high. Anxiety and depression…
are skyrocketing. In Bring Them Closer, author Connie Jakab shares from her experience working with parents and educators with for 25 years in homes and schools, but also what she learned in her own home with a mental health crisis her family faced. She digs deeper into questions like: What does the idea "you never send the hurting away; you bring them closer" really look like? How do we create a connection with our children, so they live healed and whole? How do we see our children free of anxiety, depression, and behavioural issues? How do you support a child or student who is depressed? How do you get through to an oppositional child or student? How do you parent or teach a student with ADHD or ASD? How do you help a child or student drowning in anxiety? ?Par Jason Roberts. 2024
From the bestselling author of A Sense of the World comes this dramatic, globe-spanning and meticulously-researched story of two scientific…
rivals and their race to survey all life on Earth.In the 18th century, two men dedicated their lives to the same daunting task: identifying and describing all life on Earth. Their approaches could not have been more different. Carl Linnaeus, a pious Swedish doctor with a huckster's flair, believed that life belonged in tidy, static categories. Georges-Louis de Buffon, an aristocratic polymath and keeper of France's royal garden, viewed life as a dynamic swirl of complexities. Both began believing their work to be difficult, but not impossible—how could the planet possibly hold more than a few thousand species? Stunned by life's diversity, both fell far short of their goal. But in the process they articulated starkly divergent views on nature, on humanity's role in shaping the fate of our planet and on humanity itself. The rivalry between these two unique, driven individuals created reverberations that still echo today. Linnaeus, with the help of acolyte explorers he called "apostles" (only half of whom returned alive), gave the world such concepts as mammal, primate and homo sapiens—but he also denied species change and promulgated racist pseudo-science. Buffon coined the term reproduction, formulated early prototypes of evolution and genetics, and argued passionately against prejudice. It was a clash that, during their lifetimes, Buffon seemed to be winning. But their posthumous fates would take a very different turn.With elegant, propulsive prose grounded in more than a decade of research, featuring appearances by Voltaire, Benjamin Franklin and Charles Darwin, bestselling author Jason Roberts tells an unforgettable true-life tale of intertwined lives and enduring legacies, tracing an arc of insight and discovery that extends across three centuries into the present day.Par Margriet Ruurs, Christine Wei. 2021
Par Wolfgang Amann and Michael Pirson and Claus Dierkmeier and Ernst von Kimakowitz and Heiko Spitzeck. 2011
In a time of instability trust in managers is low. Management education is being scrutinized for its impact on society and business…
schools have been considered as 'silent partners in corporate crime' This book outlines how business schools can get out of the line of fire by presenting the cornerstones of a humanistic business education.This book delves into the multifaceted interplay between gender, migration, and development. It challenges conventional theories by sharing the unique…
experiences of migrants, particularly women, and their profound impact on development in the global South. It contributes significantly to the theory of intersectionality, which illuminates how various forms of oppression and privilege intertwine to shape individuals' experiences. It ventures beyond traditional boundaries, recognizing migration and development as transnational processes that transcend singular actors and spaces. It highlights the interconnectedness of people, cultures, and economies across national borders, unraveling the complex tapestry of migration and development. It provides invaluable feminist perspectives, illuminating pathways toward inclusivity and equity in development. Through its nuanced analysis, this book paves the way for a more inclusive, equitable, and empowering future for individuals and communities. It is a valuable resource for policymakers, practitioners, and scholars seeking to promote social justice and gender equality in migration and development contexts.Par B. Fontaine, Marijke Van Bommel, M.J. van Deutekom, M. Magnee, A. J. Ravelli. 2003
Par C.H.C.J. van Nijnatten. 2007
Wetenschappelijke boeken over maatschappelijk werk zijn in Nederland schaars, terwijl in de Verenigde Staten en Groot-Brittanië zeer veel interessante studies…
over dit onderwerp gepubliceerd worden. Om hiervan ook in Nederland te kunnen profiteren, is besloten het boek Constructive Social Work. Towards a new practice van Nigel Parton en Patrick O'Byrne te vertalen.Het boek is een voorbeeld van een constructieve benadering van het maatschappelijk werk. Deze stroming is ook in Nederland de laatste jaren sterk in opgang. Met de term 'constructief willen de auteurs benadrukken dat het maatschappelijk werk in hun ogen een opbouwende activiteit is die erop gericht is mensen te helpen om opnieuw betekenis te geven aan hun leven. Deze constructieve benadering is vooral gericht op de dialoog tussen maatschappelijk werkers en hun cliënten.Par Jiayue Sun, Meina Zhai, Shu Liu, Peng Shi. 2024
This book aims to emphasize the state-of-the-art research in realizing the optimal synthesis of microgrid voltage regulation problems using adaptive…
multi-agent control theory. The contents of this book are divided into four parts. The book describes the microgrid voltage regulation model construction. Building upon this foundation, the book investigates fault-tolerant and event-triggered control problems under different constraints. The effectiveness and applicability of the design methods are verified by simulation arithmetic and applications.The key features of this book are summarized as follows.1) Development of a unified modeling framework for the analysis and design of voltage regulation protocols. 2) Utilization of a novel approach to analyze microgrid secondary control systems, addressing various issues such as event triggering and fault-tolerant control problems. 3) A set of newly developed techniques (e.g., Lyapunov stability theory, LMI techniques) is used to addressemerging voltage regulation challenges.This book is a timely reflection of developments in the new field of integrated theory of voltage regulation and multi-agent system control for microgrids. It serves as a comprehensive collection of the latest research findings, making it a valuable textbook for senior and graduate students who are interested in acquiring knowledge about the following: 1) the latest techniques in microgrid voltage regulation; 2) the latest advances in multi-agent system control; and 3) the latest advances in stability/performance analysis, tracking control, fault-tolerant control, event-triggeredcontrol, and adaptive control. The content of this monograph is divided into six parts. 1) Part one studies the classical problems of microgrid control and multi-agent control. 2) Part two focuses on the event-triggered fault-tolerant voltage restoration problem for islanded microgrids. 3) Part three addresses the fully distributed fault-tolerant secondary event-triggered control of microgrids under directed graphs. 4) Part four examines the output feedback-based fault-tolerant load voltage regulation problem using intermittent communication. 5) Part five presents the secondary load voltage and frequency regulation control based on hierarchical fault-tolerant containment control. 5) Part six investigates the distributed critical bus voltage regulation control problem for multiple microgrids with a positive minimum inter-event time.Par Agustín Udías. 2024
Athanasius Kircher, the eminent 17th-century German Jesuit professor of mathematics at the Roman College emerges as a captivating figure within…
the pages of this monograph by Agustín Udías. Aptly deemed 'the man who knew everything,' Kircher's thirty-two comprehensive works, spanning an array of subjects, provide a unique lens into his visionary perspectives. This book delves into three selected works where Kircher unveils his conceptualization of the Earth, termed the 'Geocosmos,' treated magnetism as a cosmic and spiritual force, and embarks on a cosmic exploration from Earth to the stars. From his groundbreaking speculations on the Earth's interior, attributing earthquakes and volcanoes to intricate channels of air, water, and fire, to his cosmic journey accompanied by the ethereal spirit Cosmiel, Kircher's enduring allure persists. Despite variance from contemporary knowledge, situated at the beginning of modern science, Kircher's proposals of the structure of the Earth’s interior, cosmic magnetic theories, and space journey to the stars offer a compelling glimpse into the intellectual landscape of a bygone era, making this book an essential exploration for scholars seeking a nuanced understanding of Kircher's profound influence.Par Darbi L. Roberts, Ravichandran Ammigan. 2024
This book explores the integral role that student affairs professionals play in the success of international students at higher education…
institutions in the US. International student support has often been thought of as the principal responsibility of international student services offices, but research suggests that international student engagement in the broader university community, and support for them by all student affairs and services offices on campus, is closely tied to persistence and retention. The authors explore a student development theory-based approach to supporting the experience and success of international students from all facets of student affairs and services. The book explores practical and strategic implications of a more integrative approach to international student support both inside and outside of the classroom, while also utilizing a critical lens in applying models that were originally built for predominantly white institutions and US citizens.Par Gianna Behrendt. 2024
In ihrer ideologiekritischen Arbeit betrachtet Behrendt den beziehungstheoretischen Zusammenhang zwischen kulturwirksamen Naturvorstellungen und deren lebensweltlichen Ausdrücken. Dazu widmet sie sich…
dem Desiderat der natürlichen Geburt als Explikation einer als intrinsisch gut und heilsam imaginierten Natur. Sie widmet sich den Fragen, welche Naturvorstellungen das Ideal einer natürlichen Geburt sprachlich (re-)produziert und welches, ideengeschichtlich vermitteltes Weltempfinden sich darin ausdrückt. Anhand des Phänomens zeichnet Behrendt Ambivalenzen und Konflikte der identifizierten Natürlichkeitsideale nach. Sie zeigt, dass das Festschreiben bestimmter Erfahrungsqualitäten als Natur kulturelle Versuche darstellen, ein unverfügbares Geschehen symbolisch verfügbar zu stellen. Damit verhandelt Behrendt eine Kritik der Natur als Erfahrungsgegenüber, wie es die Resonanztheorie Hartmut Rosas beschreibt. Nicht zuletzt wirft sie die Frage auf, inwiefern der emanzipatorische Impetus des selbstbestimmten Gebärens den Unterdrückungsmoment der Medikalisierung durch eine feste Ordnung der Natur ersetzt hat.Par Peter Benner, Heike Faßbender. 2024
Dieses Lehrbuch führt konsequent algorithmisch orientiert in die Modellreduktion linearer zeitinvarianter Systeme ein; der Fokus liegt hierbei auf systemtheoretischen Methoden.…
Insbesondere werden modales und balanciertes Abschneiden eingehend behandelt. Darüber hinaus werden Methoden des Momentenabgleichs, basierend auf Krylovraumverfahren und rationaler Interpolation, diskutiert. Dabei werden alle notwendigen Grundlagen sowohl aus der Systemtheorie als auch aus der numerischen linearen Algebra vorgestellt. Die Illustration der in diesem Buch vorgestellten Verfahren der Modellreduktion, sowie einiger der notwendigen, verwendeten Konzepte aus unterschiedlichen mathematischen Bereichen, erfolgt anhand einer Reihe von numerischen Beispielen. Dazu werden die mathematische Software MATLAB® und einige frei verfügbare Software-Pakete eingesetzt, so dass alle Beispiele nachvollzogen werden können.Par Bahaaeddin Alareeni, Allam Hamdan. 2024
This book proceedings addresses a crucial gap in understanding the impact of technology on Business Model Innovation (BMI). It emphasizes…
the need for further research to explore the intricate relationship between technology and BMI, focusing on opportunities and challenges. By delving into how technology influences emerging business model innovations and enhances operational efficiency, the publication aims to advance knowledge. Inviting diverse research methods, it sheds light on various ideas within the technology and BMI realm. Tailored for students, scholars, professionals, and policymakers, this book contributes to the evolving field of BMI and technology.This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings the 12th EAI International Conference on ArtsIT, Interactivity and Game Creation, ArtsIT 2023…
which was held in São Paulo, Brazil, in November 27-29, 2023. The 40 revised full papers and 1 Short paper presented were carefully selected from 103 submissions. The papers are thematically arranged in the following sections: Part I: exploring new frontiers in music therapy; network dance and technology; computational art and the creative process.Part II: alternative realities, immersion experiences, and arts-based research; games; interactive technologies, multimedia, and musical art; human at centre.Par Eloi Ruiz-Gironés, Rubén Sevilla, David Moxey. 2024
This volume comprises selected papers from the SIAM International Meshing Roundtable Workshop 2023, SIAM IMR 2023, held in Amsterdam, the…
Netherlands, March 6-9, 2023. The IMR was started by Sandia National Laboratories in 1992 and, since 2021, it has been held under the umbrella of the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM). The SIAM IMR 2023 was the first in-situ conference to be held since 2019, after two online conferences. It consisted of short courses, technical presentations from keynotes, contributed talks and research notes, a poster session and meshing contest, and discussion panels. The papers in these proceedings present novel contributions that range from theoretical advances to technical applications in engineering, geometric modeling, computer graphics, visualization, and machine learning.