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Jamais trop tôt pour Arnaud
By Liliane Boucher. 2024
« Moi, c'est Arnaud, 7 ans et demi. Me poser des questions, c'est mon métier. Si tu savais comme j'ai…
du boulot. Il faut que je me lève tôt. Très tôt. Mes parents aimeraient bien, parfois, faire la grasse matinée. Mais impossible de m'arrêter quand ma tête déborde d'idées! »--Quatrième de couvertureGreythorne (The Bloodleaf Trilogy)
By Crystal Smith. 2020
Brimming with deliciously mysterious magic, political intrigue, and a passionate heroine who will do anything to save the ones she…
loves—this highly anticipated sequel to Bloodleaf, praised as &“enchanting, visceral, and twisty&” by Laura Sebastian, won&’t disappoint. Princess Aurelia&’s life is upended when the kingdom she thought she saved falls to ruin, a loved one is tragically killed in a shipwreck, and her home country turns against her. With no place left to call her own, Aurelia returns to Greythorne Manor—her best friend&’s family mansion—only to find that Greythorne has sinister secrets of its own. With enemies closing in on all sides, Aurelia is caught in a mad fight to protect the only people she has left—her family. In her darkest moments, when all seems grim, will Aurelia find a spark of hope from a love she thought long lost?On a September afternoon in 1853, three African American men from St. Philip's Church walked into the Convention of the…
Episcopal Diocese of New York and took their seats among five hundred wealthy and powerful white church leaders. Ultimately, and with great reluctance, the Convention had acceded to the men's request: official recognition for St. Philip's, the first African American Episcopal church in New York City. In Faith in Their Own Color, Craig D. Townsend tells the remarkable story of St. Philip's and its struggle to create an autonomous and independent church. His work unearths a forgotten chapter in the history of New York City and African Americans and sheds new light on the ways religious faith can both reinforce and overcome racial boundaries. Founded in 1809, St. Philip's had endured a fire; a riot by anti-abolitionists that nearly destroyed the church; and more than forty years of discrimination by the Episcopalian hierarchy. In contrast to the majority of African Americans, who were flocking to evangelical denominations, the congregation of St. Philip's sought to define itself within an overwhelmingly white hierarchical structure. Their efforts reflected the tension between their desire for self-determination, on the one hand, and acceptance by a white denomination, on the other.The history of St. Philip's Church also illustrates the racism and extraordinary difficulties African Americans confronted in antebellum New York City, where full abolition did not occur until 1827. Townsend describes the constant and complex negotiation of the divide between black and white New Yorkers. He also recounts the fascinating stories of historically overlooked individuals who built and fought for St. Philip's, including Rev. Peter Williams, the second African American ordained in the Episcopal Church; Dr. James McCune Smith, the first African American to earn an M.D.; pickling magnate Henry Scott; the combative priest Alexander Crummell; and John Jay II, the grandson of the first chief justice of the Supreme Court and an ardent abolitionist, who helped secure acceptance of St. Philip's.Mistletoe Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery #1)
By Leslie Meier. 1991
Introducing a sleuth that&“mothers everywhere will identify with&”—first in the long-running series from the New York Times bestselling author(Publishers Weekly).…
As if baking holiday cookies, knitting a sweater for her husband&’s gift, and making her daughter&’s angel costume for the church pageant weren&’t enough things for Lucy Stone&’s busy Christmas schedule, she&’s also working nights at the famous mail-order company Country Cousins. But when she discovers Sam Miller, its very wealthy founder, dead in his car from an apparent suicide, the sleuth in her knows something just doesn&’t smell right. Taking time out from her hectic holiday life to find out what really happened, Lucy&’s investigation leads to a backlog of secrets as long as Santa&’s Christmas Eve route. She is convinced that someone murdered Sam Miller. But who and why? With each harrowing twist she uncovers in this bizarre case, another shocking revelation is exposed. Now, as Christmas draws near and Lucy gets dangerously closer to the truth, she&’s about to receive a present from Santa she didn&’t ask for—a killer who won&’t be satisfied until everyone on his shopping list is dead, including Lucy herself . . . Praise for the Lucy Stone Mystery series &“A solid mystery.&”—San Francisco Chronicle &“A surprising and intelligently constructed plot.&”—Cape Cod Times &“Lucy Stone is an endearing sleuth.&”—Dorothy Cannell &“Leslie Meier has created a town I&’d like to live in and a sleuth I&’d love to meet.&”—Jill ChurchillPhases of Matter and their Transitions An all-in-one, comprehensive take on matter and its phase properties In Phases of Matter…
and their Transitions, accomplished materials scientist Dr. Gijsbertus de With delivers an accessible textbook for advanced students in the molecular sciences. It offers a balanced and self-contained treatment of the thermodynamic and structural aspects of phases and the transitions between them, covering solids, liquids, gases, and their interfaces. The book lays the groundwork to describe particles and their interactions from the perspective of classical and quantum mechanics and compares phenomenological and statistical thermodynamics. It also examines materials with special properties, like glasses, liquid crystals, and ferroelectrics. The author has included an extensive appendix with a guide to the mathematics and theoretical models employed in this resource. Readers will also find: Thorough introductions to classical and quantum mechanics, intermolecular interactions, and continuum mechanics Comprehensive explorations of thermodynamics, gases, liquids, and solids Practical discussions of surfaces, including their general aspects for solids and liquids Fulsome treatments of discontinuous and continuous transitions, including discussions of irreversibility and the return to equilibrium Perfect for advanced students in chemistry and physics, Phases of Matter and their Transitions will also earn a place in the libraries of students of materials science.Simplify Your Writing Instruction: A Framework For A Student-Centered Writing Block
By April Smith. 2024
Set up your writing block quickly and easily with a simple, research-based framework Schools need their writing instruction simplified. Most…
classrooms share writing time with another subject, making it difficult for students to receive the direct writing instruction they need. Between the lack of time, increased gaps in writing skills, and inconsistent writing curriculum, teachers are struggling to bring their students up to grade level. Simplify Your Writing Instruction provides you with a classroom-tested framework that helps you set up your writing block within the limited time and resources you have. Step by step, this practical guide shows you how to amplify your students’ writing skills, employ simple feedback opportunities and interventions, streamline your lessons, use simple differentiation techniques to help reach students of all ability levels, and more. Author April Smith is a former teacher who has trained more than 50,000 K-12 educators on best practices for writing instruction. While in the classroom, she learned that having simple and consistent systems in place is critical. Accordingly, none of the tasks and strategies will require you to create or prep anything complicated or time-consuming. In Simplify Your Writing Instruction, you will find easy-to-use checklists, implementation tasks, customizable templates, student writing samples, helpful tables and charts, and a simple spreadsheet that you can use to plan your lessons and modify your teaching to meet the needs of each writer. Be confident and supported in your writing instruction. Simplify Your Writing Instruction will teach you how to: Implement the Simple Pre-Assessment Process in your classroom Encourage authentic writing practice at home Differentiate your lessons to reach your Special Education, ELL, and Gifted students Integrate grammar naturally and optimize student output after each lesson Split the writing process into efficient and effective 10- to 15-minute mini-lessons Make writing a priority by incorporating writing application into other subjects Use a simple pre-assessment to get a better overall picture of what your students can do Utilize more complex strategies such as small group work and conferring Packed with expert advice and easy-to-follow strategies, Simplify Your Writing Instruction: A Framework for a Better Writing Block is a must-have resource for all K-12 educators and teachers in training.The Guarded Age: Fortification in the Twenty-First Century
By David J. Betz. 2024
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 came to symbolize the dawn of a new era of openness and…
connectivity. Yet today, the world is ever more divided, demarcated, and – quite literally – fortified. We are living in a guarded age. Why and how has this happened? Where will it take us? In this book, David J. Betz explores the expansion of fortified physical infrastructure at every level of the global political economy. In cities, where security is increasingly ‘designed in’ to public buildings and spaces as they are reshaped to mitigate mass terror attacks. Within corporations, who are burying their electronic assets in deep underground caverns and behind the leaded walls of ex-nuclear war bunkers against a range of threats and feared contingencies. In many urban areas, where the default condition of civil life is to be walled, gated, watched, and guarded. Year after year, hundreds of miles of linear obstacles – walls, ditches, and watchtowers – are added to national borders. Practically everywhere you look there are signs of innovative fortification, often designed to be overlooked. The Guarded Age reveals the barriers which most have observed but few – until reading this book – have truly seen.Loosely Based On A Made-Up Story: A Non-Memoir
By James Blunt. 2023
This book is inspired by true events but is not a biography.The truth is My Truth is not The Truth,…
and that's as honest as I can be. It's partially true, rather than painfully true, and I have possibly been economical with the truth, Your Honour.Basically, I made this sh*t up . . .While James Blunt's crimes against music are well-documented, he also has some stories that are not. In Loosely Based On A Made-Up Story, James reveals his most riotous anecdotes to date for your amusement - and his parents' horror - in this highly anticipated non-memoir.From his questionable Norfolk roots, eccentric family, boarding school antics, misjudged military service, rise to music stardom and tour escapades, James delves into his (surprisingly) fascinating life to date. What do you do when your mother writes irate emails to the future prime minister defending your honour? What does it take to run a male escort agency? And why exactly should you refrain from crowd-surfing? Find out here, folks . . .Were the stories in this book grossly exaggerated in an attempt to impress? Maybe. But one thing is for certain: you won't want to miss it.Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion: Ion And Hall Thrusters (JPL Space Science and Technology Series #1)
By Dan M. Goebel, Ira Katz, Ioannis G. Mikellides. 2024
Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion Understand the fundamental basis of spaceflight with this cutting-edge guide As spacecraft engineering continues to advance,…
so too do the propulsion methods by which human beings can seek out the stars. Ion thrusters and Hall thrusters have been the subject of considerable innovation in recent years, and spacecraft propulsion has never been more efficient. For professionals within and adjacent to spacecraft engineering, this is critical knowledge that can alter the future of space flight. Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion offers a thorough grounding in electric propulsion for spacecraft, particularly the features and mechanisms underlying Ion and Hall thrusters. Updated in the light of rapidly expanding knowledge, the second edition of this essential guide detailed coverage of thruster principles, plasma physics, and more. It reflects the historic output of the legendary Jet Propulsion Laboratory and promises to continue as a must-own volume for spacecraft engineering professionals. Readers of the second edition of Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion readers will also find: Extensive updates to chapters covering hollow cathodes and Hall thrusters, based on vigorous recent research New sections covering magnetic shielding, cathode plume instabilities, and more Figures and homework problems in each chapter to facilitate learning and retention Fundamentals of Electric Propulsion is an essential work for spacecraft engineers and researchers working in spacecraft propulsion and related fields, as well as graduate students in electric propulsion, aerospace science, and space science courses.O código da vida
By Walter Isaacson. 2021
O RETRATO DE JENNIFER DOUDNA, VENCEDORA DO PRÉMIO NOBEL DA QUÍMICA, POR UM DOS MAIS REPUTADOS BIÓGRAFOS DA ATUALIDADE Em…
2020, Jennifer Doudna recebeu, com Emmanuelle Charpentier, o Prémio Nobel da Química pela identificação da CRISPR-Cas9, uma ferramenta de edição do ADN que permite tratar doenças graves ou combater vírus — foi esta descoberta revolucionária que facilitou o desenvolvimento das vacinas contra a covid-19. Contudo, abre caminho para um mundo por explorar: em breve, poderemos escolher a altura ou a cor dos olhos de uma criança. Mas será correto fazê-lo? No que respeita à edição genética, onde se traça o limite? E quem deve traçá-lo? Na vanguarda deste debate incontornável, está a comunidade científica, pautada pela colaboração e competição amigável na concretização de um objetivo comum, por rivalidades declaradas ou, na sua versão mais rara e perigosa, pela transgressão de limites que não devem ser ultrapassados, sob risco de alterar irreversivelmente a espécie humana. Com colaboração da própria Doudna, Isaacson escreveu a biografia empolgante de «uma heroína do nosso tempo» (The New York Times), uma voz criativa, ponderada e empenhada em refletir sobre os desafios éticos associados à descoberta da CRISPR-Cas9, cujas consequências poderão ser disruptoras e imprevisíveis. «Este livro brilhante é uma leitura absolutamente necessária para a nossa era.» SIDDHARTHA MUKHERJEE, MÉDICO E VENCEDOR DO PRÉMIO PULITZERRobin Sharma, autor del internacional best seller El monje que vendió su Ferrari, regresa a la parábola con una historia…
inspiracional acerca del nuevo significado y valor del liderazgo. Robin Sharma ha compartido durante más de quince años su fórmula para el éxito con las empresas líderes de Fortune 500 y personajes destacados en todo el mundo, una receta que le ha convertido en uno de los asesores de liderazgo más solicitados internacionalmente. Ahora, por primera vez, Sharma comparte sus conocimientos excepcionales con todos sus lectores. Siguiendo sus consejos podrás realizarte como el mejor en tu campo a la vez que contribuirás con tu talento a que tu empresa alcance las metas más altas, algo que resulta esencial en los tiempos turbulentos que estamos viviendo. El líder que no tenía cargo te enseñará a:Influir en los demás y trabajar con ellos como si fueras una estrella, sea cual sea tu posición laboral. Reconocer y aprovechar las oportunidades que se presentan en épocas de cambios radicales. Descubrir los secretos de la innovación profunda. Encontrar una estrategia instantánea para crear un equipo de trabajo y convertirte en un vendedor que impacte a sus clientes. Desarrollar tácticas que te doten de poder mental y físico para ser líder en tu territorio.Emplear técnicas prácticas para desterrar el estrés, desarrollar una mentalidad invencible, canalizar tu energía y alcanzar el equilibrio en tu vida personal. No importa el lugar que ocupes en el organigrama empresarial o cuáles sean tus circunstancias personales. Lo fundamental es que tienes capacidad para demostrar que eres un líder. Estés donde estés en tu profesión o en tu vida, siempre debes dar el máximo. Este libro te enseñará a apoderarte de esta fuerza extraordinaria a la vez que transformas tu vida y el mundo a tu alrededor. «Desde los monjes que venden sus Ferrari hasta los líderes sin cargo, Robin Sharma se adelanta a todos. ¡Abróchate el cinturón y disfruta!»Kevin Roberts, CEO de Saatchi & SaatchiÁguilas en la tormenta
By Ben Kane. 2017
La magnífica conclusión de la trilogía «Águilas de Roma», la saga de género histórico que relata de forma emocionante uno…
de los acontecimientos más relevantes de la historia del Imperio Romano. Año 15 d.C. El jefe Arminio ha sido derrotado, una de las águilas romanas recuperadas y miles de guerreros de las tribus de Germania masacrados. Sin embargo, para el centurión Lucius Tullus estas victorias no son, ni mucho menos, suficientes. No descansará hasta que el propio Arminio muera, el águila de su legión sea recuperada y las tribus enemigas totalmente exterminadas. Por su parte, Arminio, taimado y valiente, también busca venganza. Más carismático que nunca, consigue reunir otro gran ejército tribal que acosará a los romanos a lo largo y ancho de sus territorios. Muy pronto, Tullus se encuentra en un hervidero de violencia, traiciones y peligros. Y la misión para recuperar el águila de su legión se revelará como la más peligrosa de todas. Reseña:«Ben Kane es un maestro de la ficción militar. Una trilogía poderosa.»The Times1973
By Tiago Beato. 2023
Em 1973, os portugueses viviam sob o jugo do Estado Novo há quarenta anos. Se era já inevitável, para alguns,…
o fim do regime, para muitos outros, era apenas mais um ano do século XX, em que notícias, livros, guiões de cinema e peças de teatro continuavam a ser censurados, em que milhares de jovens perdiam a vida na absurda e injusta guerra colonial, em que, para uma percentagem grande da população, a emigração era a única alternativa à miséria. Ainda não o sabiam, mas 1973 seria o último ano civil sob a égide do Estado Novo. A edição inaugural do Expresso, a declaração unilateral de independência da Guiné-Bissau, as eleições legislativas — as últimas em ditadura —, a participação no Festival da Eurovisão, com a famosa canção Tourada, com letra do poeta Ary dos Santos e interpretada por Fernando Tordo, as manifestações estudantis violentamente reprimidas, as ondas de choque da crise internacional do petróleo, tudo concorre para o dia de abril que ficaria para sempre assinalado nos calendários dos portugueses. Passados cinquenta anos, Tiago Beato, jornalista e escritor, viaja até esse período e faz, neste 1973 — Uma cronologia do Ano Zero, uma compilação dos momentos mais paradigmáticos de um país em ebulição, pautados pelos acontecimentos internacionais que marcavam a atualidade. Da política à cultura, passando pela sociedade e pelo desporto, 1973 faz um retrato social e cultural do país, com um olhar que se alarga ao mundo, nos últimos meses de uma ditadura com os dias contados.MAGIC: The Life of Earvin ‘Magic’ Johnson
By Roland Lazenby. 2023
The definitive biography of the basketball legend Earvin 'Magic' Johnson, from the author of Michael Jordan: the Life. Magic Johnson…
is one of the most beloved, and also controversial, athletes in history. He lifted the dowdy sport of American pro basketball into the global spotlight, a transformation driven by his ability to eviscerate opponents with a grand sense of fun. He was a master entertainer who directed basketball to the heights of both glory and epic excess, all of it driven by his mind-blowing no-look passes and personal charm. At the charismatic height of his power, Johnson shocked the world with his personal story which pushed public awareness of the HIV and AIDs crisis. Through hundreds of interviews with Johnson's coaches, representatives past and present, teammates, opponents, friends and loved ones, including key conversations with Johnson himself, this is the first truly definitive study of the revolutionary player: the man, the icon, Magic Johnson.Two decades before the war against Ukraine, a “special operation” was launched against Russian historical memory, aggressively reshaping the nation’s understanding…
of its history and identity. The Kremlin’s militarization of Russia through World War II propaganda is well documented, but the glorification of Russian medieval society and its warlords as a source of support for Putinism has yet to be explored. This book offers the first comparison of Putin’s political neomedievalism and re-Stalinization and introduces the concept of mobmemory to the study of right-wing populism. It argues that the celebration of the oprichnina, Ivan the Terrible’s regime of state terror (1565–1572), has been fused with the rehabilitation of Stalinism to reconstruct the Russian Empire. The post-Soviet case suggests that the global obsession with the Middle Ages is not purely an aesthetic movement but a potential weapon against democracy. The book is intended for students, scholars, and non-specialists interested in understanding Russia’s anti-modern politics and the Russians’ support for the terror unleashed against Ukraine.This book draws students into the chaos of a revolutionary New York City, where Patriot and Loyalist forces fight for…
advantage among a divided populace. Confronted with issues like bribery, the loss of privacy, and collapsing economic opportunity, along with ideological concerns like natural rights, the philosophical foundations of government, and differing definitions of tyranny, students witness how discontent can lead to outright revolt.This book is a practical resource for acting and directing students of all ages middle through high school, college, and…
professionals young and old. Its 30 duet scenes and eight monologues include a fair sampling of the late 20th-century work of playwrights across the United States. These excerpts are highly original in that few people can claim to have read or seen them performed, though they have all been produced regionally. The gallery of characters contained in these pages offers readers an arresting and kaleidoscopic reflection of American society. The literary styles one encounters here demonstrate the range and power of American writers who will continue to shape theatrical techniques for years to come. Overall, this anthology provides a generous sampling of vital and compelling treatments of our social, artistic, and spiritual experiences of the late 20th century.Physical Culture and Body Beautiful
By Jan Todd. 1998
In examining the course of the debate between the philosophies of Rousseau and Wollstonecraft in the first seventy years of…
the nineteenth century, several important conclusions have been reached. First, a much more diverse spectrum of women's exercise existed in the antebellum era than is currently described in modern historical texts. Second, several exercise systems had significant links to an ideal of womanhood - called in this text Majestic Womanhood - which directly competed with the prevailing construct of the ideology of True Womanhood articulated by historian Barbara Welter. Third, purposive training mattered in the lives of American women influencing them physically, intellectually, and emotionally. In many instances, this training empowered women to step beyond the confines of their separate sphere of domestic duty and involve themselves in the world outside their homes.Parenting in Contemporary Society
By Kelly J. Welch, Pauline H. Turner. 2012
Parenting through the lifespan This inclusive, research-based text on parenting through the lifespan helps students work with parents as professionals,…
as well as develop life skills. Parenting in Contemporary Society, Fifth Edition provides in-depth information about parenting through the lifespan and in diverse family types. It includes all types of parents and family situations, examines similarities and differences among parents in four major minority groups, and examines the various risks, challenges, and alternatives available to parents. Learning Goals: Upon completing this book, readers should be able to: •Recognize the changing nature of parenting throughout the life cycle, from infancy through old age, including the reciprocal nature of the parent-child relationships •Understand parenting differences in diverse cultures and families - Identify parenting strategies in high-risk families with teenage parents, abusive parents, and homeless families, and families with exceptional children •Recognize alternatives to biological parenthood: adoptive parenthood, parenting through assisted reproduction (artificial insemination by donor, in vitro fertilization, surrogate mothers, etc.), and foster parenthood •Understand timely issues in child care and early education including types of programs, differences in infant care and self-care, the importance of quality care, the effects of child care on children, and other preschool programs.On Solid Ground: Strategies for Teaching Reading K-3
By Sharon Taberski. 2000
Enter Sharon Taberski's classroom and enter a world where children take pride, take risks, and most of all, take reading…
seriously. It's not a utopia by any means; Sharon deals with the same issues other teachers face: limited resources, tremendous diversity, and the constant threat of overcrowding. What makes her exceptional is her clear vision. She is systematic in her thinking, and wise in her decision-making. Most of all, she understands her role as a teacher and goals for each student. This is why Sharon is on solid ground. In her book, Sharon shares what she's gained in her twenty years of working with children and teachers. It's organized not around a set of prescribed skills, but around a series of interconnected interactions with the learner: Assessment: Sharon begins by describing her procedures for assessing children's reading and then using what she finds to inform her work. She covers scheduling and managing reading conferences, taking oral-reading records, and using retellings and discussions as tools. Demonstration: Once she has identified strengths and needs, Sharon demonstrates strategies to help her students become better readers. In this section, she explains how she uses shared reading and read aloud as platforms for figuring out words and comprehending texts, explores small-group work - guided reading and word-study groups - and teaches children one one-on-one. Practice: Here, Sharon describes how she uses independent reading as a time for practice, spelling out the very active roles she and her students play. She also devotes a complete chapter to matching children with books for independent reading. Response: It's important for students to know they're doing well and where they must concentrate their efforts. Sharon explains how her students use writing and dialogue as tools to better understanding themselves as readers. On Solid Ground is informed by current thinking, yet loaded with advice, booklists, ready-to-use reproducibles, and - of course - the words and work of real children. Sharon's approach is clear, sensible, timeless. You'll turn to her book throughout your career.