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The Schools We Need Now: A Guide to Designing a Mentally Healthy School
by Timothy Dohrer Thomas GolebiewskiPlace mental health at the heart of schooling Our students have always needed our support, but recent events have brought to the forefront the challenges K-12 schools face in supporting their mental health. Now is the time to transform schools into safe and healthy places that enable students not only to learn but thrive. Based on decades of research and proven examples from education professionals and the authors, experts in school leadership and social work, The Schools We Need Now highlights the importance of placing mental health at the heart of schooling and shares a vision for schools that prioritizes student well-being. Inside you’ll discover: Practical ways to improve school climate and mitigate the effects of students’ stress, trauma, depression, and anxiety Preventive activities, school transition and crisis response plans, and community collaboration strategies How to create a comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan that is grounded your school’s culture and climate Examples of schools, classrooms, and organizations that are on the leading edge of creating the schools we need now For every educator who wants to ensure a healthy and equitable school environment for all students, The Schools We Need Now shows you how to create a safe place that protects and supports their academic, social, emotional, and physical growth.
The Schools We Need Now: A Guide to Designing a Mentally Healthy School
by Timothy Dohrer Thomas GolebiewskiPlace mental health at the heart of schooling Our students have always needed our support, but recent events have brought to the forefront the challenges K-12 schools face in supporting their mental health. Now is the time to transform schools into safe and healthy places that enable students not only to learn but thrive. Based on decades of research and proven examples from education professionals and the authors, experts in school leadership and social work, The Schools We Need Now highlights the importance of placing mental health at the heart of schooling and shares a vision for schools that prioritizes student well-being. Inside you’ll discover: Practical ways to improve school climate and mitigate the effects of students’ stress, trauma, depression, and anxiety Preventive activities, school transition and crisis response plans, and community collaboration strategies How to create a comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan that is grounded your school’s culture and climate Examples of schools, classrooms, and organizations that are on the leading edge of creating the schools we need now For every educator who wants to ensure a healthy and equitable school environment for all students, The Schools We Need Now shows you how to create a safe place that protects and supports their academic, social, emotional, and physical growth.
Schweißbad-Dynamik beim Laser-Tiefschweißen
by Hong Wang Shuili Gong Shengyong Pang Linjie ZhangDiese Buch beschreibt systematisch das Schweißbadverhalten beim Laser-Schweißen und dessen Einflussfaktoren aus Perspektiven der Prüftechnologie, theoretischen Berechnung und Prozesssimulationstechnologie, des physikalischen Zustandsverhaltens von Schweißbädern sowie der Auswirkungen technischer Bedingungen auf das Schweißbadverhalten. Das Buch umfasst umfangreiche Forschungsleistungen, die in China auf diesem Gebiet erzielt wurden, einige davon repräsentieren die neuesten Spitzenforschungen des Autorenteams. Diese neuesten Forschungsanstrengungen beziehen sich hauptsächlich auf das Schweißbadverhalten beim Zweistrahlen-Laserschweißen, das Laserschweißen mit Zusatzdrähten, das Vollpenetrations-Laserschweißen von sehr dicken Teilen und das Laserschweißen unter Vakuum- und Niederdruckbedingungen. Das Buch richtet sich an Bachelor- und Masterstudierende sowie Forscher, die sich für das Laser-Schweißen interessieren.
Science, Medicine, and the Aims of Inquiry: A Philosophical Analysis
by null Somogy VargaAfter its unparalleled rise and expansion over the past century, medicine is increasingly criticized both as a science and clinical practice for lacking scientific rigor, for contributing to overmedicalization, and for failing to offer patient-centered care. This criticism highlights serious challenges which indicate that the scope and societal role of medicine are likely to be altered in the 21st century. Somogy Varga's ground-breaking book offers a new perspective on the challenges, showing that they converge on fundamental philosophical questions about the nature and aim of medicine. Addressing these questions, Varga presents a philosophical examination of the norms and values constitutive of medicine and offers new perspectives on how to address the challenges that the criticism raises. His book will offer valuable input for rethinking the agenda of medical research, health care delivery, and the education of health care personnel.
The Science of Cleaning: Use The Power Of Chemistry To Clean Smarter, Easier, And Safer-with Solutions For Every Kind Of Dirt
by Dario BressaniniThe definitive, science-backed guide to cleaning everything in your home in a safe, sustainable, evidence-based way “A great reference for anyone stumped by reluctant-to-leave dirt—and far cheaper than hiring a professional.”—Booklist Countless cleaning hacks for every kind of household dirt may vie for our attention, but how do we know which ones really work and which ones will only leave you with a sticky mess that doesn’t actually do the job? Scientific evidence comes to the rescue, as chemistry professor Dario Bressanini teaches you everything worth knowing about cleaning agents and processes (and dispels plenty of myths, too). He answers all of our most pressing housekeeping questions: Is it more efficient to wash dishes in the sink or in the dishwasher? Does bleach remove dirt? Which cleaning supplies should I buy, and which can I make at home? Can vinegar and baking soda actually unclog your drain? How can I most effectively tackle different types of stains? What can get rid of that stuff on my showerhead? Bressanini covers subjects like these by digging into chemistry basics such as solubility, pH, and concentration, bringing them out of the classroom and into the real-world chores that we deal with every day. Laundry, dishes, sinks, bathtubs, counters, floors, and more—no matter what you’re cleaning, this book explains how to choose the right tools for the task, save yourself unnecessary effort, and stay eco-friendly by avoiding waste. The Science of Cleaning reminds us that science can be both useful and exciting. With Bressanini’s help, you can keep your home, your belongings, and yourself clean—with the confidence that only centuries of advancements in chemistry can provide.
The Science of Plant-based Nutrition: How to Enhance the Power of Plants for Optimal Health
by Rhiannon LambertWith an overwhelming weight of evidence suggesting that plant-based eating is the way forward for both the planet and people, there are a wealth of misconceptions and unanswered questions that need to be addressed to help support not just the health of the population, but the health of the planet, too.In The Science of Plant-Based Nutrition, leading nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert is here to equip you with everything you need to know about plant-based diets, separating fact from fiction to help you and your family understand the importance of nutrition on our health while minimizing the impact we have on the environment. As with any diet, when you change what you eat, you also have to change the way you eat and how you think about food. This is simple, flexible, and nutritionally approved advice to help you navigate a plant-based diet without compromising on health. It's more important than ever to execute this way of eating correctly and to equip you all with the need-to-know nutritional basics.Covering every conceivable topic—from vegan and plant-based diets, sustainability, physical and mental health outcomes, and nutrition across the lifespan, to individual nutrients and supplements (and everything in between)—this book offers clear answers with informative graphics, making it easy to understand in order to enable you to make informed decisions that are best suited to your lifestyles about what, when, and how to eat responsibly for our own and the planet's health and happiness.
The Science of State Power in the Habsburg Monarchy, 1790-1880 (New Perspectives on Central and Eastern European Studies #5)
by Borbala Zsuzsanna TörökThe formation of modern European states during the long 19th century was a complicated process, challenged by the integration of widely different territories and populations. The Science of State Power in the Habsburg Monarchy, 1790-1880 builds on recent research to investigate the history of statistics as an overlooked part of the sciences of the state in Habsburg legal education as well as within the broader public sphere. By exploring the practices and social spaces of statistics, author Borbála Zsuzsanna Török uncovers its central role in imagining the composite Habsburg Monarchy as a modern and unified administrative space.
Science of Valuations: Natural Structures, Technological Infrastructures, Cultural Superstructures (Green Energy and Technology)
by Salvatore Giuffrida Maria Rosa Trovato Paolo Rosato Enrico Fattinnanzi Alessandra Oppio Simona ChiodoThis volume collects the best papers presented at the 2019 Conference SIEV (Italian Society of Appraisal and Valuation) on the Science of Evaluation foundations, actuality, and prospects. The book consists of twenty-six papers and is organized into four parts: the first one collects reflections on the nature of the value judgement, on the truth of the evaluative statement, and on the authenticity its contents, the values; the next three present operational experiences in the three fields of natural, urban and cultural heritage where the knowledge of the value of the human space, supports decisions and policies, highlighting feature concerning: value and valuations in the dialectic between earth and the city; the value bearers between heuristic and normatively; the role of valuation for the complementarity of rules and creativity. The book is being published in the midst of the new radical transformations of the equilibrium between social system and environment generated by the serious and unexpected crises of the third decade of this century. Reflections on the reality that fills evaluative statement with truth – the reality of values – is more topical than ever in a historic phase in which the role of democracies and the destiny of civil coexistence is called into question, claiming the order of unamendable values like truth, justice and beauty. The book brings together experiences that focus on the “intentional evaluative consciousness” as a condition for the responsibility of the subject - individual and collective - concerning the saliences and urgencies most significantly contributing to the formation of orderly communities.
Scientia Iuris: Knowledge and Experience in Legal Education and Practice from the Late Roman Republic to Artificial Intelligence (Ius Gentium: Comparative Perspectives on Law and Justice #112)
by Luca Siliquini-CinelliLaw’s regulatory reach has grown significantly over the past few decades. Yet, at the same time, law schools and legal professions in Western and Western-oriented jurisdictions have undergone an acute crisis. How is this possible? In this insightful and wide-ranging book, Luca Siliquini-Cinelli argues that these trends are in fact complementary manifestations of a single phenomenon—namely, that law is and will always be more capable of regulating social interaction without the experiential contribution of legal experts. Siliquini-Cinelli contends that the separation of law’s regulatory function from legal experts is structurally linked to the former’s nature and operational dynamics as an intellectual artifact to be used for ordering purposes. As a product of the intellect, law is a matter of knowledge, not experience. In fact, Siliquini-Cinelli holds, law’s artifactuality voids experience, including that of legal experts, making it redundant. This explains how law can thrive as a regulatory phenomenon while the very places where future legal professionals are formed and those places where it is practised are in crisis. To show this, Siliquini-Cinelli embarks upon a historical, philosophical, and comparative analysis of law’s artifactuality, focusing on the teaching, study and practise of law as intellectual endeavours, from the advent of juristic activities in the Late Roman Republic to current legal pedagogies, practices, and reforms in Civil and Common law jurisdictions. In so doing, Siliquini-Cinelli employs the Latin phrase ‘scientia iuris’ to explain why and how legal education and practice pursue knowledge at the expense of experience, and the serious implications this has for lawyering activities. Moving beyond established narratives, Siliquini-Cinelli argues that ‘scientia iuris’ ought not be reduced to dogmatic analysis (scientia iuris as doctrina iuris). Rather, ‘scientia iuris’ denotes the knowledge of the law sought by all those who teach, study, and practise it, and which is actualised through a form of legal thinking and argumentation that moves along reason’s metaphysical, constructivist lines (scientia iuris as cognitio iuris). Thus, scientia iuris is not the prerogative of a few legal scholars; rather, it lies at the very core of Western legal education and practice, broadly understood. The relevance of Siliquini-Cinelli’s original and interdisciplinary analysis is profound and far-reaching: the crisis that legal education and practice are undergoing is not an isolated, or accidental, event; it is a consequence of the very ways in which law has been taught, studied, and practised since Rome. Endorsements ‘This richly researched book on the history of scientia iuris is a work on epistemology which argues that the legal model is highly problematic and will eventually be able to function without the intervention of jurists and lawyers. Such a thesis is based upon a very detailed knowledge both of philosophy and of the legal primary and secondary sources from Roman to modern times. The author is at home with Ancient Greek, Latin, French, German and Italian texts and this means that the research basis for the thesis not only is unusually profound – encompassing both the civil and the common law – but will make a major contribution to historical jurisprudence, to comparative legal history, to comparative law in general and to legal theory. This is legal scholarship of the highest order.’ Geoffrey Samuel, Emeritus Professor of Law, Kent Law School ‘In this exceptionally robust and expertly-researched new book, Luca Siliquini-Cinelli presents a provocative thesis. He proposes that the experience of legal experts is redundant when it comes to the success of law as a regulatory framework. Oscillating between historical, material, philosophical and literary frames, Siliquini-Cinelli introduces what he terms ‘law’s artifactuality’. Law’s artifac
Scientific Method: How Science Works, Fails to Work, and Pretends to Work
by John StaddonThis expanded second edition of Scientific Method shows how science works, fails to work or pretends to work by looking at examples from physics, biomedicine, psychology, sociology and economics.Scientific Method aims to help curious readers understand the idea of science, not by learning a list of techniques but through examples both historical and contemporary. Staddon affirms that if the reader can understand successful studies as well as studies that appear to be scientific but are not, they will become a better judge of the “science” in circulation today. To this end, this new edition includes a new chapter, What is Science?, which points out that science, like any human activity, has its own set of values, with truth being the core. Other new chapters focus on the emergence of AI and machine learning, science and diversity, and behavioral economics. The book also includes textual features such as bullet-points and text boxes on topical issues.Scientific Method is essential reading for students and professionals trying to make sense of the role of science in society, and of the meaning, value and limitations of scientific methodology.
Scoop Vol. 1: Breaking News (Scoop #1)
by Richard Ashley HamiltonAfter her father is wrongfully accused of a crime he didn't commit, fifteen-year-old Sophie Cooper volunteers for an internship at a Miami TV news station. Between logging tapes and fetching coffee, she secretly investigates South Florida&’s rampant paranormal activity in order to clear her family&’s name — and unwittingly stumbles upon a secret, supernatural conspiracy that threatens the entire world.
Screening by International Aid Organizations Operating in the Global South: Mitigating Risks of Generosity
by Beata ParagiAid organizations usually embrace the idea of digitalization, both in terms of using diverse technologies and processing data digitally for improving their services, making their operations more efficient and even mitigating various risks. While digital fundraising, the use of biometric ID systems or digitalized cash and voucher assistance enjoys widespread attention both in academic and practitioner circles, it is less known how aid organizations navigate between counterterrorism legislations and data protection laws in technical terms. Limiting the discussion to the EU General Data Protection Regulation and by conceptualizing screening — commonly used to prevent the use of donor money for illicit purposes, money-laundering, terrorism finance or corruption — as a data processing operation conducted by larger international aid organizations operating in the Global South, this book focuses on the matter of ‘transparency’ and ‘right to information’ being at the nexus ofsurveillance studies and privacy studies. By means of legal and social science methods, it simultaneously explores screening in light of classic surveillance and analyses whether opacity around screening by NGOs (data controllers) is in line with the spirit of European Union data protection regime from the perspective of individuals (data subjects). In so doing, Paragi also contributes to the discussion on the politics of transparency and highlights the dilemmas and challenges aid organizations operating in authoritarian regimes or conflict settings may face.
Screenwriting for Virtual Reality: Story, Space and Experience (Palgrave Studies in Screenwriting)
by Kath Dooley Alex MuntThis book is focused on screenwriting and development for virtual reality (VR). It explores a diverse range of creative approaches to the writing and screen development of VR stories and immersive audience experiences. Contributions from scholars and practitioners combine conceptual and practically orientated approaches for creating fictional and documentary media VR stories. The book evaluates, challenges and adapts existing screenwriting models and practices for immersive storytelling and grapples with the future of storytelling in the era of sophisticated computer visualization, AI and the online social metaverse. The book proposes new VR storytelling models, identifies altered relationships between creators, screen works and their audiences and demonstrates how interdisciplinary practices will be core to the future of screen storytelling.
Scrutinising Polarisation: Patterns and Consequences of Occupational Transformation in the Swedish Labour Market (Routledge Studies in the Sociology of Work, Professions and Organisations)
by Tomas Berglund Ylva Ulfsdotter ErikssonThis book scrutinises polarisation in Sweden, identifying patterns and variations in labour market transformation and exploring the consequences in terms of jobs, income, prestige, unionization and employment security, as well as the effects on different social groups. Through a series of empirical studies, it sheds light on changes in the occupational structure and the ways in which these changes interact with other societal trends, such as increased temporary employment, rising migration and decreased unionization, whilst also exploring changes in the evaluation of occupations and attitudes towards trade unions. Drawing on distinctly sociological perspectives, it shows how transformations in society and the labour market have affected conditions for individuals and considers whether these changes reinforce existing inequalities occasioned by polarisation or create new ones. Scrutinising Polarisation considers whether and how the Swedish labour market has polarized – and, if so, what this means for individual employees and labour organizations. It will therefore appeal to scholars with interests in the sociology of work and professions, social inequalities and labour market transformations.
The Sculpture of Chartres Cathedral: Text In English And French; Texte Francais Et Anglais (classic Reprint)
by Margaret Marriage Ernest Marriage“The book ""Sculptures of Chartres Cathedral"" by Margaret Marriage is a comprehensive guide to the magnificent sculptures that adorn the Chartres Cathedral in France. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the cathedral and its sculptures, as well as an analysis of the artistic techniques and styles used to create them. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the sculptures. The first chapter provides an overview of the cathedral and its history, while the second chapter explores the iconography of the sculptures and the religious themes they represent. The third chapter delves into the technical aspects of the sculptures, such as the materials used and the methods of construction. The fourth chapter examines the influence of different artistic styles on the sculptures, including Romanesque and Gothic. The book also includes numerous photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize the sculptures and understand their significance. Overall, ""Sculptures of Chartres Cathedral"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in medieval art and architecture, and a must-read for those planning a visit to the Chartres Cathedral... It deals mainly with the sculptures on the doorway, although there are views of the general architecture and a few subjects from the interior. Over 120 photographs,”-Print ed.
A Sea-Dog of Devon: A Life Of Sir John Hawkins, English Naval Commander, Privateer And Slaver Of The 16th Century
by R A J Walling“Sir John Hawkins was a naval commander and privateer during the Elizabethan era in the 16th century, who explored swathes of the New World amid danger and treachery.Born to William Hawkins, master of The Great Galley of Henry VIII's navy, from youth John aspired to a mariner's career. His father's reputation as sailor and merchant aided John's rise, especially when it was clear the younger Hawkins had inherited the vital talents of seamanship and business. John's first commission from Queen Elizabeth in 1562 was a turning point; returning home with enormous gains, which he built on in further expeditions, his future in England's navy was set.Hawkins was pivotal in planning and commissioning further ships for the English navy, and proved an able administrator. As the Spanish Armada approached in 1588, he served alongside Francis Drake and other commanders—the dispatches Hawkins gave of the enormous fleet are matter-of-fact, noting the immense operational challenges England's sailors were under.In modern times, Hawkins is notorious for his dealings in the slave trade, being among the first English slavers. On several journeys he bartered for hundreds of African tribes people, whom he then ferried for sale to plantation owners in the New World. His actions marked the point England joined an inhumane, barbarously lucrative trade, in direct competition with the Spanish and Portuguese.”-Print ed.
A Sea of Wolves
by Sarah StreetSet in the same world as A Curse of Salt, a heartbreaking sapphic romantasy inspired by Little Red Riding Hood.A broken treatyA wolf in sheep's clothing And a love that will need to defy all odds to survive HER RED HOOD CAN'T PROTECT HER HEART . . .A fifty-year-old treaty between pirates and the city of Bray lies in tatters, so Mersey sets out to free her city - and herself - from the clutches of the Heartless King. But when her reckless plan fails, she finds herself captured by the world's most notorious pirate crew.As Mersey battles between fighting for Bray's safety and falling into the arms of the ship's cold-blooded first mate, Golde, she's soon caught up in the beginnings of a war; one she knows will have disastrous consequences for the people she loves, but just might be the thing to set her free. Amid lies, betrayal and a blossoming love for someone she is supposed to want dead, Mersey is torn between two lives.Uncover lurking wolves prepared to pounce and a sweeping romantasy in this enemies-to-lovers fairytale twist set upon stormy seas. Perfect for fans of Lies We Sing to the Sea and Marissa Meyer.
A Sea of Wolves
by Sarah StreetSet in the same world as A Curse of Salt, a heartbreaking sapphic romantasy inspired by Little Red Riding Hood.A broken treatyA wolf in sheep's clothing And a love that will need to defy all odds to survive HER RED HOOD CAN'T PROTECT HER HEART . . .A fifty-year-old treaty between pirates and the city of Bray lies in tatters, so Mersey sets out to free her city - and herself - from the clutches of the Heartless King. But when her reckless plan fails, she finds herself captured by the world's most notorious pirate crew.As Mersey battles between fighting for Bray's safety and falling into the arms of the ship's cold-blooded first mate, Golde, she's soon caught up in the beginnings of a war; one she knows will have disastrous consequences for the people she loves, but just might be the thing to set her free. Amid lies, betrayal and a blossoming love for someone she is supposed to want dead, Mersey is torn between two lives.Uncover lurking wolves prepared to pounce and a sweeping romantasy in this enemies-to-lovers fairytale twist set upon stormy seas. Perfect for fans of Lies We Sing to the Sea and Marissa Meyer.
A Sea of Wolves
by Sarah StreetSet in the same world as A Curse of Salt, a heartbreaking sapphic romantasy inspired by Little Red Riding Hood.A broken treatyA wolf in sheep's clothing And a love that will need to defy all odds to survive HER RED HOOD CAN'T PROTECT HER HEART . . .A fifty-year-old treaty between pirates and the city of Bray lies in tatters, so Mersey sets out to free her city - and herself - from the clutches of the Heartless King. But when her reckless plan fails, she finds herself captured by the world's most notorious pirate crew.As Mersey battles between fighting for Bray's safety and falling into the arms of the ship's cold-blooded first mate, Golde, she's soon caught up in the beginnings of a war; one she knows will have disastrous consequences for the people she loves, but just might be the thing to set her free. Amid lies, betrayal and a blossoming love for someone she is supposed to want dead, Mersey is torn between two lives.Uncover lurking wolves prepared to pounce and a sweeping romantasy in this enemies-to-lovers fairytale twist set upon stormy seas. Perfect for fans of Lies We Sing to the Sea and Marissa Meyer.
The Sea Turtles
by Faye WorthingtonAt thirty, Lindsay Ramone loves herself. How couldn’t she? She’s smart, beautiful, and enjoys acting and creating scenes. She has a good life. A positive life. And fortunately, she’s overseen by two very close and special people.Lindsay is monetarily cared for by her wealthy uncle, a best-selling novelist who finds his niece similar to himself. Both suffer from mental illness, particularly depression. Lindsay’s uncle sends her numerous healthy checks, creating an easy lifestyle for her.Lindsay’s second caregiver is her best friend, Jilly Joey Finn, a professional online product surveyor. They’ve known each other since the ninth grade. Jilly has always been an emotional rock and a strong support for Lindsay.When Lindsay has the most electrically emotional and fascinating day in late August with Jilly, a dark and depressing day sneaks up on her. As predicted, Lindsay falls into a temperamental, dark depression. Mental illness begins to eat her alive, again.Lindsay has a few mechanisms of resistance to help her mental illness: therapy tools, swimming naked with the sea turtles, and Jilly’s affections. But maybe Jilly has been crossing the line with her friendly holding ... at least lately she has. Now Lindsay wants to find out exactly why.
Searching for Evidence (Canine Defense #1)
by Carol J. PostWith his K-9 partner&’s help, can he save an innocent life? K-9 officer Jared Miles stumbles upon a crime scene on his day off and believes Kassie Ashbaugh is the victim of a random attack. However, as threats on her life continue, he realizes that Kassie is in grave danger. Her father's abandoned boat suggests foul play, and Jared suspects someone is after Kassie for something her missing father is hiding. Can Jared unravel the mystery before unknown enemies catch her?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Canine Defense Book 1: Searching for Evidence
Seasonal Living with Herbs: How to Grow, Harvest, Preserve and Use Herbs Year Round
by Jess ButtermoreEnhance Your Home and Health with Seasonal HerbsThe ultimate guide to seasonal herbs, Seasonal Living with Herbs is a transformative book that explores the medicinal, culinary, and crafting uses of herbs.Unlock the full potential of seasonal herbs. This is your go-to resource for discovering the extraordinary benefits of nature's bounty. Learn how to preserve herbs and harness their medicinal properties, explore creative ways to use herbs in your everyday life, and cultivate a deeper connection to the natural world.Discover the secrets of herbal abundance with Seasonal Living with Herbs—a comprehensive book that invites you to embrace the beauty and benefits of seasonal herbs. With guidance for growing and caring for herbs in every season, you'll learn to harness their full potential. Delight in the herbal spotlights specific to each season, savor the flavors of seasonal recipes, and create stunning crafts that celebrate the natural world. From cultivating your own herb garden to preserving their essence, this book empowers you to infuse your daily life with the magic of herbs.Inside, you'll find:Herbal spotlights highlighting the unique properties of seasonal herbsRecipes using herbs that showcase their flavors and aromasFrom your garden to your craft projects inspired by the beauty of herbsStep-by-step instructions on how to preserve herbs and their benefitsIf you enjoyed books on how to use herbs like The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook, The Herbal Kitchen, or The Healing Kitchen, you'll love Seasonal Living with Herbs.
The Second Coming: A novel
by Garth Risk HallbergFrom the New York Times best-selling author of City on Fire comes an intimate epic that plunges us deep into the lives of a troubled teenage girl and her estranged father when he returns home in an attempt to save her. Navigating love, grief, betrayal, and redemption, Jolie and Ethan must find a way to survive as a family.&“Beautiful and daring.&” —Nathan Hill, author of Oprah&’s Book Club pick Wellness • &“Breathtaking.&” —Christina Baker Kline, author of #1 New York Times best seller Orphan TrainSpring, 2011. When thirteen-year-old Jolie Aspern goes down onto the subway tracks to retrieve her dropped phone—and nearly gets hit by a train—the last thing she wants is sympathy from her estranged dad, Ethan. A recovering addict and felon, now living in California, Ethan has long struggled to see beyond himself. But when news of Jolie&’s accident reaches him, Ethan comes to fear she&’s in more serious trouble than anyone realizes. And believing he&’s the only one who can save her, he decides to return home.So begins the journey of Jolie and Ethan, father and daughter, apart and together, different yet the same. It will stretch from Manhattan in the midst of the Great Recession to a remote beach on Maryland&’s Eastern Shore, where their lives really began. In time, it will push Jolie out past her depth with a mysterious stranger, and Ethan in over his head with his first love—Jolie&’s mom.Soaring, aching, full of revelation, The Second Coming is at once an incandescent feat of storytelling and an exploration of an enduring mystery: Can the people we love ever really change?
Second Night Stand
by Karelia Stetz-Waters Fay Stetz-WatersOne hook-up is about to become one seriously hilarious situationship in this vibrant and lively romantic comedy about taking chances . . . and breaking the rules. Prima ballet dancer Lillian Jackson is all about control—on stage and in bed. Which is precisely why she keeps her hook-ups to one night, and one night only. No strings. No phone numbers. No scones in the morning. There&’s no room for mistakes, especially now that her dance company&’s survival depends entirely on winning a million-dollar cash prize in one of America&’s biggest reality competitions. That is, until one night with a certain curvy, blue-haired siren changes everything . . . As burlesque dancer &“Blue Lenox,&” Izzy Wells is the queen of on-stage seduction. Almost no one knows that she&’s close to losing everything—her theater, her home, and her troupe—unless she wins this competition. Now she&’s going toe-to-toe with a gorgeous ballerina in front of the world. The chemistry between them is hot, but even more distracting are the feelings they&’re starting to develop. There&’s no way Lillian can fit Izzy into her life, and Izzy knows better than to fall for someone who can&’t put her first. But if they can make it through the show with their hearts and dreams intact, they just might win the biggest prize of all.
Second-Order Variational Analysis in Optimization, Variational Stability, and Control: Theory, Algorithms, Applications (Springer Series in Operations Research and Financial Engineering)
by Boris S. MordukhovichThis fundamental work is a sequel to monographs by the same author: Variational Analysis and Applications (2018) and the two Grundlehren volumes Variational Analysis and Generalized Differentiation: I Basic Theory, II Applications (2006). This present book is the first entirely devoted to second-order variational analysis with numerical algorithms and applications to practical models. It covers a wide range of topics including theoretical, numerical, and implementations that will interest researchers in analysis, applied mathematics, mathematical economics, engineering, and optimization. Inclusion of a variety of exercises and commentaries in each chapter allows the book to be used effectively in a course on this subject. This area has been well recognized as an important and rapidly developing area of nonlinear analysis and optimization with numerous applications. Consisting of 9 interrelated chapters, the book is self-contained with the inclusion of some preliminaries in Chapter 1.Results presented are useful tools for characterizations of fundamental notions of variational stability of solutions for diverse classes of problems in optimization and optimal control, the study of variational convexity of extended-real-valued functions and their specifications and variational sufficiency in optimization. Explicit calculations and important applications of second-order subdifferentials associated with the achieved characterizations of variational stability and related concepts, to the design and justification of second-order numerical algorithms for solving various classes of optimization problems, nonsmooth equations, and subgradient systems, are included. Generalized Newtonian algorithms are presented that show local and global convergence with linear, superlinear, and quadratic convergence rates. Algorithms are implemented to address interesting practical problems from the fields of machine learning, statistics, imaging, and other areas.