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WJEC Mathematics for AS Level: Pure & Applied: Revision Guide
by Stephen DoyleWritten by bestselling author Stephen Doyle, this student book will engage and motivate you throughout the course. // Endorsed by WJEC offering high quality support you can trust. // Thorough coverage of all the topics in the AS Level Pure specification. // Extra support for the problem solving and unstructured questions in the specification. // Plenty of examples with worked answers throughout to enable you to check your understanding as you progress through the course. // Answers to questions are provided in order to check your work.
WJEC Mathematics for AS Level: Applied
by Stephen DoyleWritten by bestselling author Stephen Doyle, this student book will engage and motivate you throughout the course. // Endorsed by WJEC offering high quality support you can trust. // Thorough coverage of all the topics in the AS Level Applied specification. // Extra support for the problem solving and unstructured questions in the specification. // Plenty of examples with worked answers throughout to enable you to check your understanding as you progress through the course. // Answers to questions are provided in order to check your work.
Wohlstand ohne Kinder?
by Golo Henseke Matthias Czechl Thusnelda TivigDie Autoren gehen von drei möglichen Strategien zur Bewältigung der Folgen des demografischen Wandels aus und untersuchen eine davon eingehend: die Erhöhung der Kinderzahl. Sie beantworten die Frage, warum die Geburtenziffer in Deutschland als zu gering erachtet wird und klären damit komplizierte Zusammenhänge zwischen Demographie und Wachstum auf. Anschließend untersuchen sie anhand vergleichender Studien, welche Rahmenbedingungen einer höheren Kinderzahl zuträglich wären. Daraus leiten die Autoren Handlungsempfehlungen an die Politik ab.
Wohnen und Gesundheit im Alter (Vechtaer Beiträge zur Gerontologie)
by Andrea Teti Harald Künemund Enno Nowossadeck Judith FuchsVor dem Hintergrund der demographischen Entwicklung unserer Gesellschaft nimmt der Open-Access-Sammelband die Wohnsituation älterer Menschen unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der gesundheitlichen Situation in den Blick. Lebensqualität, Wohlbefinden, Teilhabe sowie Autonomie und Selbstbestimmung älterer Menschen stehen dabei im Mittelpunkt.
Women and Migration in Rural Europe: Labour Markets, Representations and Policies (New Geographies of Europe)
by Karin WiestFundamental societal changes in the globalising European countryside impact women's migration decisions. The chapters in this volume represent diverse attempts to explain women's movements from rural areas, taking prevailing labour market conditions as well as gender relations into account. Utilising empirical findings from countries including Austria, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Spain, this collection particularly aims to build bridges between research following the 'cultural turn' and functionalist explanations which refer to material and practiced ruralities. The international range of contributors to Women and Migration in Rural Europe focus on societal constructions of gender and rurality, and in doing so, address various female perspectives on rural life. The analysis of the different working and living conditions in different parts of rural Europe reveals distinct obstacles but also prospects for young women. Importantly, the book includes policy implications with respect to the challenges of demographic change, questions of gender equality and women's contribution to rural development.
Women in Analysis and PDE (Trends in Mathematics #5)
by Marianna Chatzakou Michael Ruzhansky Diana StoevaSince 2019 Ghent Analysis & PDE Center (GAPC) has been organising international workshops, conferences, seminars, and other scientific events covering a wide range of pioneering topics in Analysis and PDEs. In the winter of 2023, the GAPC decided to collect and publish mathematical results presented by women mathematician hosted at the center. This collection, in the form short papers, presented in the current book offers a wide range of state of art in Analysis and PDEs and disseminates the scientific discoveries of GAPC’s visitors and members to scientists outside of the center. The short papers published in current volume in the subseries Research Perspectives Ghent Analysis and PDE Center within the book series Trends in Mathematics are peer-reviewed written versions of the talks presented by women at GAPC events and are grouped accordingly. The current volume is strictly speaking in the realm of pure mathematics, but aims to be of interest not only to scientists in the field, butalso to anyone who has an interest to other applied sciences that Analysis and PDEs have applications to. The collection will also include the talks given at the two workshops "Women in Generalised Functions", organised in 2022 and 2023.
Women in Industrial and Systems Engineering: Key Advances and Perspectives on Emerging Topics (Women in Engineering and Science)
by Alice E. SmithThis book presents a diversity of innovative and impactful research in the field of industrial and systems engineering (ISE) led by women investigators. After a Foreword by Margaret L. Brandeau, an eminent woman scholar in the field, the book is divided into the following sections: Analytics, Education, Health, Logistics, and Production. Also included is a comprehensive biography on the historic luminary of industrial engineering, Lillian Moeller Gilbreth. Each chapter presents an opportunity to learn about the impact of the field of industrial and systems engineering and women’s important contributions to it. Topics range from big data analysis, to improving cancer treatment, to sustainability in product design, to teamwork in engineering education. A total of 24 topics touch on many of the challenges facing the world today and these solutions by women researchers are valuable for their technical innovation and excellence and their non-traditional perspective. Found within each author’s biography are their motivations for entering the field and how they view their contributions, providing inspiration and guidance to those entering industrial engineering.
Women in MathArt: Research, Creativity, and Teaching (Association for Women in Mathematics Series #34)
by Shanna DobsonThis volume contains the proceedings from the first Women in MathArt Research Collaboration Conference for Women, showcasing women mathematicians researching and curating creative pedagogies at the intersection of mathematics and the arts. This volume contains contributions to mathart projects from student-mentor teams and researchers in all stages of their careers. The volume also contains survey articles on new mathart intersections such as neuroaesthetics, generative design, generative adversarial networks, and Langlands Program. New results of particular interest are: diamond Langlands; generative design in the geometrization of the local Langlands Program; investigations of the grammatology and visual epistemology of perfectoid diamonds in mathematics as grammatological metaphor; infinity-category constructions of pro-Generative Adversarial Networks; infinity-stackification of mathematical exigency; condensing temporal logic with entropic categorizations; perfectoid diamond holography; neuroaesthetics in immunology. Also included is the result to foster a more inclusive work community of mathematicians using the arts as a tool to bring more vulnerability and integrity to each individual's research life. Readers are herein provided a rigorous overview of current mathart developments and future mathart projects.
Women in Mathematical Biology: Research Collaboration Workshop, NIMBioS, Knoxville, June 2015 (Association for Women in Mathematics Series #8)
by Laura A. Miller Anita T. LaytonInspired by the Research Collaboration Workshop for Women in Mathematical Biology, this volume contains research and review articles that cover topics ranging from models of animal movement to the flow of blood cells in the embryonic heart. Hosted by the National Institute for Mathematics and Biological Synthesis (NIMBioS), the workshop brought together women working in biology and mathematics to form four research groups that encouraged multidisciplinary collaboration and lifetime connections in the STEM field. This volume introduces many of the topics from the workshop, including the aerodynamics of spider ballooning; sleep, circadian rhythms, and pain; blood flow regulation in the kidney; and the effects of antimicrobial therapy on gut microbiota and microbiota and Clostridium difficile. Perfect for students and researchers in mathematics and biology, the papers included in this volume offer an introductory glimpse at recent research in mathematical biology.
Women in Numbers Europe
by Marie José Bertin Alina Bucur Brooke Feigon Leila SchnepsThis volume presents a collection of papers on number theory emerging from the third iteration of the international Women in Numbers conference, "Women in Numbers - Europe" (WINE), held on October 14-18, 2013 at the CIRM-Luminy mathematical conference center in France. The volume contains contributions covering a wide range of cutting-edge topics in number theory, yet emphasizing those concrete approaches that make it possible for graduate students and postdocs to begin work immediately on research problems even in highly complex subjects.
Women in Numbers Europe II: Research Directions In Number Theory (Association for Women in Mathematics Series #11)
by Irene I. Bouw Ekin Ozman Jennifer Johnson-Leung Rachel NewtonInspired by the September 2016 conference of the same name, this second volume highlights recent research in a wide range of topics in contemporary number theory and arithmetic geometry. Research reports from projects started at the conference, expository papers describing ongoing research, and contributed papers from women number theorists outside the conference make up this diverse volume. Topics cover a broad range of topics such as arithmetic dynamics, failure of local-global principles, geometry in positive characteristics, and heights of algebraic integers. The use of tools from algebra, analysis and geometry, as well as computational methods exemplifies the wealth of techniques available to modern researchers in number theory. Exploring connections between different branches of mathematics and combining different points of view, these papers continue the tradition of supporting and highlighting the contributions of women number theorists at a variety of career stages. Perfect for students and researchers interested in the field, this volume provides an easily accessible introduction and has the potential to inspire future work.
Women in Numbers Europe IV: Research Directions in Number Theory (Association for Women in Mathematics Series #32)
by Ramla Abdellatif Valentijn Karemaker Lejla SmajlovicThis volume contains research and expository content based on a wide variety of topics within modern number theory and arithmetic geometry. Research in this volume arises from or is connected with the Women in Numbers Europe (WiNE) IV conference held in summer 2022 in Utrecht, The Netherlands. The contents of this volume are of interest to professional mathematicians, graduate students, and researchers working in number theory, arithmetic geometry, and related areas.
Women in STEM in Higher Education: Good Practices of Attraction, Access and Retainment in Higher Education (Lecture Notes in Educational Technology)
by Francisco José García-Peñalvo Alicia García-Holgado Angeles Dominguez Jimena PascualThis open access book addresses challenges related to women in STEM in higher education, presenting research, experiences, studies, and good practices associated with the engagement, access, and retention of women in the STEM disciplines. It also discusses strategies implemented by universities and policymakers to reduce the existing gender gap in these areas. The chapters provide an overview of implementations in different regions of the world and provide numerous examples that can be transferred to other higher education institutions.
Women Leaders in Chaotic Environments: Examinations of Leadership Using Complexity Theory (Lecture Notes in Social Networks)
by Şefika Şule ErçetinThis book spotlights how women leaders behave in chaotic environments and features examples of women who have been key figures in determining complex socio-economic outcomes throughout history. Women leaders can be seen on many high- levels in the political arena, be they a prime minister, empress or opinion leader. From Kösem Sultan of the Ottoman Empire to Benazir Bhutto, women leaders have had an undeniable effect on modern history. Is it possible to understand the current role of women in politics in Turkey without the First Lady Emine Erdoğan? Can we analyze Europe’s future without Angela Merkel? There are many different books about women leaders' biography or memoirs of persons who worked closely with them. However, until now, no in-depth scientific analysis of such women leaders with respect to chaos and complexity theory has been available. This work represents a unique and important step towards filling this gap in research, and includes an epilogue presenting women’s leadership model visualized by an eight-pointed star.
Women’s Employment and Childbearing in Post-Industrialized Societies: The Fertility Paradox
by Daniel DinaleThis book discusses the relationship between women's labour force participation and fertility rates in developed nations. It shows a positive relationship between women's workforce participation and childbirth. It theorises a new approach to explaining this 'fertility paradox' that looks at institutional factors influencing gender equality in developed nations. The book analyses a range of institutional variables that impact the positive relationship between female employment and fertility rates, including labour market institutions, social policies and welfare state institutions (family policies, active labour market programs and public sector employment) as well as household gender dynamics. Written for both academics and policy-makers, this book has theoretical relevance for research on gender and work, and also for policies aimed at increasing women's employment and redressing low fertility, which are important issues in many developed nations.
Women’s Empowerment, Population Dynamics, and Development: Changing Interactions and Policy Responses in Developing Countries, 1950–2022 (SpringerBriefs in Population Studies)
by Dennis HodgsonThis book assumes that “women’s empowerment” is a social movement aimed at producing political, economic and social change. It traces the changing relationship among three unprecedented trends experienced in the “developing world” since 1950: declining levels of mortality and fertility, socioeconomic development, and women’s empowerment. It offers two policy analyses of the contemporary relationship of these three trends. One for the 30 countries that in 2021 still have TFRs above 4, and another for the 34 countries that currently have below replacement level fertility. This analysis highlights a new 21st century fact: over-ardent neo-Malthusian population controllers are no longer the greatest threat to women’s reproductive rights. That place has been assumed by over-ardent pronatalist population controllers in low fertility countries.
Wonderlic Test Prep Flash Cards: Algebra Review (Exambusters Wonderlic Workbook #3 of 3)
by Ace Inc.<P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i><P><P> 450 questions and answers that highlight introductory algebra definitions, problems, and concepts. <P><P>Topics: Algebraic Concepts, Sets, Variables, Exponents, Properties of Numbers, Simple Equations, Signed Numbers, Monomials, Polynomials, Additive and Multiplicative Inverse, Word Problems, Prime Numbers, Factoring, Algebraic Fractions, Ratio and Proportion, Variation, Radicals, Quadratic Equations <P> Exambusters Wonderlic Prep Workbooks provide comprehensive, fundamental Wonderlic review--one fact at a time--to prepare students to take practice Wonderlic tests. Each Wonderlic study guide focuses on one specific subject area covered on the Wonderlic exams. From 300 to 600 questions and answers, each volume in the Wonderlic series is a quick and easy, focused read. Reviewing Wonderlic flash cards is the first step toward more confident Wonderlic preparation and ultimately, higher Wonderlic exam scores!
Wonderlic Test Prep Flash Cards: Arithmetic Essentials (Exambusters Wonderlic Workbook #2 of 3)
by Ace Inc.<P><P><i>Advisory: Bookshare has learned that this book offers only partial accessibility. We have kept it in the collection because it is useful for some of our members. Benetech is actively working on projects to improve accessibility issues such as these.</i><P><P> 600 questions and answers highlight essential arithmetic definitions, problems, and concepts. <P><P>Topics: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, and Division of Whole Numbers; Fractions and Decimals, Multiplication Tables, Word Problems, Percents, Measurement, Metric System, Square Roots and Powers, Real Numbers, Properties of Numbers <P> Exambusters Wonderlic Prep Workbooks provide comprehensive, fundamental Wonderlic review--one fact at a time--to prepare students to take practice Wonderlic tests. Each Wonderlic study guide focuses on one specific subject area covered on the Wonderlic exams. From 300 to 600 questions and answers, each volume in the Wonderlic series is a quick and easy, focused read. Reviewing Wonderlic flash cards is the first step toward more confident Wonderlic preparation and ultimately, higher Wonderlic exam scores!
Wondrous One Sheet Origami (AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series)
by Meenakshi MukerjiWondrous One Sheet Origami is a how-to book full of beautiful origami designs covering a wide range of folding levels from simple to high intermediate, with more emphasis on the latter. The book is meant for audiences 12 years of age and above, and children folding at higher than age level. Most of the designs are flat and suitable for mounting on cards or framing as gifts. Features • Richly illustrated full-color book with clear, crisp diagrams following international standard, and an abundance of photographs of finished models• Select designs hand-picked by the author based on social media responses• Most of the designs incorporate color-change, a technique showing both sides of paper for enhanced beauty "Meenakshi Mukerji's work is both intricate and lovely. She's greatly respected in the origami world, one of the well-known world leaders in modular origami. Her books offer a nice exposition of the mathematical elements, but you're not being hit over the head with math lessons. You learn things without even realizing that you have." –Dr. Robert J. Lang "Meenakshi Mukerji is one of today's masters of modular origami, designs comprised of multiple pieces of paper. She also brings her ingenuity and creativity to designs made from a single piece of paper. Among the most appealing aspects of her single sheet work is the way she subtly manipulates a purely geometric form to fold a flower, a leaf, a butterfly, or card suits." –Peter Engel
Word Problems: Research and Curriculum Reform (Studies in Mathematical Thinking and Learning Series)
by Stephen K. ReedResearch by cognitive psychologists and mathematics educators has often been compartmentalized by departmental boundaries. Word Problems integrates this research to show its relevance to the debate on the reform of mathematics education. Beginning with the different knowledge structures that represent rule learning and conceptual learning, the discussion proceeds to the application of these ideas to solving word problems. This is followed by chapters on elementary, multistep, and algebra problems, which examine similarities and differences in the cognitive skills required by students as the problems become more complex. The next section, on abstracting, adapting, and representing solutions, illustrates different ways in which solutions can be transferred to related problems. The last section focuses on topics emphasized in the NCTM Standards and concludes with a chapter that evaluates some of the programs on curriculum reform.
Word Problems GRE Math Strategy Guide
by Manhattan Gre StaffThe Word Problems Guideanalyzes the GRE's complex math word problems and provides structured frameworks for attacking each question type. Master the art of translating challenging word problems into organized data. Updated for the revised GRE:This strategy guide contains detailed lessons and strategies for question formats that will appear on the revised GRE. Each chapter builds comprehensive content understanding by providing rules, strategies, and in-depth examples of how the GRE tests a given topic and how you can respond accurately and quickly.
Word Problems Using Addition And Subtraction
by Zella Williams Rebecca Wingard-NelsonWord problems can be daunting for students, young and old alike. This book teaches students to break the solving process into four simple steps. They learn that every problem has clue words to tell them which operation to use, and easy-to-follow sample problems all related to animals give readers the confidence to solve new problems on their own. A tips section helps encourage readers to try their best, to ask for help, and to keep practicing.
Word Processing in Groups
by David B.A. EpsteinThis study in combinatorial group theory introduces the concept of automatic groups. It contains a succinct introduction to the theory of regular languages, a discussion of related topics in combinatorial group theory, and the connections between automatic groups and geometry which motivated the development of this new theory. It is of interest to
Words and Their Meaning (Learning about Language)
by Howard JacksonIn this book, the development of the English dictionary is examined, along with the kinds of dictionary available, the range of information they contain, factors affecting their usage, and public attitudes towards them. As well as an descriptive analysis of word meaning, the author considers whether a thematic, thesaurus-like presentation might be more suited than the traditional alphabetical format to the description of words and their meaning.
Work and Cancer Survivors
by Michael FeuersteinCancer survivors are returning to the workplace in higher numbers than ever before. This is a positive outcome of the "war on cancer", however, many of these cancer survivors face the possibility of illness- or treatment-related complications; employer discrimination or harassment; and other serious concerns. Cancer Survivorship and Work reviews many of the issues relevant to cancer survivors in the workplace from the survivors', employers', and global perspectives. This interdisciplinary and international volume brings together experts in fields as varied as epidemiology, economics, rehabilitation, psychology, human factors and ergonomics; law, and public policy to create a unique, up-to-date reference of what is currently known and what needs to be considered in the future. With this knowledge, challenges faced by this growing population can be better addressed by health care providers, employers, survivors and their families.