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The Fairies at the Gate - Book 1
by Sarah Murray WalshIn The Fairies at the Gate, prepare to be swept off your feet by Mrs. Forget-Me-Not, the enigmatic Fairy of Wishing Point, as she embarks on an enchanting quest to the mystical Amethyst Raveen, hidden behind the cascading waterfall of Daffodil Way. Alongside her, journey through the Forgotten Forests and meet an unforgettable cast of magical beings: Leo the Lilac Fox, Lolly the Yellow Caterpillar, Dooley the Thimble-Sized Moth, Mr. Hoggy Hedgehog, the Seven Bearded Mice of Patchouli Mountain, and her most cherished companions: her trio of miniature silver Yorkie fairy terriers. Contrary to popular belief, Mrs. Forget-Me-Not is not just a feared fairy; she is a complex character: fierce, yet infinitely kind and gentle. This enthralling tale weaves themes of adventure, compassion, love, courage, and the awe-inspiring magic that binds them all. As the enigmatic purple smoke engulfs Mrs. Forget-Me-Not’s fairy castle atop its hill, every fairy in the land understands the gravity of what’s to come. Do you have the courage to join them? Venture forth into a story not meant for the timid, but for the valiant and kind-hearted. Come and unravel the magic for yourself!
Some People Want to Shoot Me: A Memoir Of Living In Two Cultures
by Madelaine Dickie Wayne Bergmann'I've spent the majority of my life fighting for the rights of Traditional Owners. This has put me in the firing line. But I chose this job, I chose this political path. My family did not.' - Wayne BergmannIt's Broome, 2010. Nyikina man Wayne Bergmann has just received a death threat. His wife has watched a friend cross the road to avoid speaking with her. His children are subject to intense schoolyard bullying. Bergmann, a boilermaker by trade, and lawyer, is chief executive of the Kimberley Land Council during the controversial James Price Point gas hub negotiations. It's an event that will tear the Broome community apart. Wayne's story starts on Nyikina country and encompasses backbreaking station work, buried treasure, a Swedish bone thief and traditional magic love songs. His is an electrifying tale of resilience, determination and optimism, which shows what it takes to be an Aboriginal person walking in two cultures in a country where racism runs deep.
Dinosaur Up a Tree
by Jane BegleySusy is no ordinary dino - she loves exploring and wonders how the world came to be. With few friends among the other dinosaurs, she often feels alone. But when a scary snake attack forces Susy up a tree, she makes an incredible discovery: she can climb with the best of them! As the first tree-climbing dinosaur, Susy can now see the world from thrilling new heights. Join this trailblazing reptile’s treetop quest for adventure, confidence and new friends who appreciate her one-of-a-kind talents. Susy shows it’s awesome to embrace what makes you unique!
The Big Rescue
by Jane HirdWhen Jonah hears God’s divine call to travel abroad but goes his own way, an exciting true adventure unfolds. Get swept up in the story of how Jonah gets into and out of trouble on his disobedient journey, and what providential events follow.
The Adventurous Fly
by Alan KempThe Adventurous Fly tells the heartwarming tale of Fly, a stray border collie embarking on an exciting journey that will resonate with children and parents alike. As the endearing central character, Fly models the enduring importance of kindness and friendship in a delightful way that captures the imagination. Readers are sure to be entertained following Fly’s amusing adventures, facing life’s little challenges with energetic optimism. At the same time, they will learn timeless lessons about compassion as Fly lives out the loyalty and affection border collies are so beloved for. The story provides the perfect opportunity for families to cozy up together and become wrapped up in the page-turning exploits of this memorable canine hero that both kids and adults will adore.
Little Benjamin Goes to France
by Evelyn Dean-AthimoolamThe wonderful adventure of Benjamin Bear is a delightful, educational tale told through artistic, rhyming verse. Benjamin is an inquisitive little brown Kodiak bear, fascinated by travel and exciting exploits. Along with his fastidious, bookish red friend, he sets out on a fun and entertaining journey that stimulates the imagination. This charming tale is intended to keep the young reader (and even the older reader) captivated and engaged as they join Benjamin on his adventure.
سلسلة التمرينات البدنية للمرأة
by د. ليلى فتحي زيد الكيلاني, د. أحمد إبراهيم التايه, ا. د. هاشم عدنان الكيلانيكتاب "سلسلة التمرينات البدنية للمرأة". تُعدّ التمرينات البدنية للمرأة على اختلاف أنواعها في الملعب أو بداخل الوسط المائي؛ إحدى دعائم صحة الجسد والعقل والروح. وتعد أسلوبًا واعيًا للتعامل مع جسم المرأة والاستعداد لحملٍ صحيٍّ وجيلٍ سليم. فالأمم تتنافس في صحة مجتمعاتها المبنيَّة على صحة المرأة قبل فترة الحمل وخلالها وبعد الولادة، لإنجاب أطفالٍ أقوياء أصحّاء قادرين على تكوين لبِنات البلاد ودعم اقتصادها. إن التطور في حجم الجنين يرتبط بتغيُّراتٍ فسيولوجيةٍ تتناسبُ واحتياجاتِ جسم المرأة وجنينها للحركة لما تضيفه لهما من صحةٍ وقوةٍ من دون التعرض للخطورة. وعليه؛ يوضح سلسلةً من التمرينات وبرنامجًا تدريبيًا منهجيًا يتناول إرشاداتٍ تستفيد منه كلٌّ من مدرّسات هيئة التدريس، وطالبات العلوم البدنية ومدربات اللياقة، والسيدات في شهور الحمل التسعة وفي فترة ما بعد الولادة، مدعَّمًا بالصور التوضيحية لطريقة الممارسة السليمة والتنبيهات عن الممارسات الحركية الخاطئة.
Right Way Down: A middle-reader poetry collection
by Sally MurphyStand on your head with Sally Murphy, explode some dynamite with Cristy Burne or shoot some hoops with Cheryl Kickett-Tucker. Grow a poettree with Meg McKinlay or curl up next to your cat with Amber Moffat and watch a bit of Stink-o-Vision with James Foley. These and loads more poems by Australian poets are there to discover in Right Way Down. With striking illustrations by Briony Stewart, these poems will have you laughing, thinking, and playing with words – whichever way you read them.
Ms Jelly Belly
by Tasneem ElezabyA cute little baby came to the world to give it a meaning. Jelly is no ordinary child. She is adventurous, curious and adept. Jelly’s mission is to teach other children some life lessons. That’s why we call her Ms Jelly Belly. In this story, Jelly was feeling a little upset and began crying, but her mother gave her some ideas to do to make her feel better, which Jelly Belly absolutely enjoyed!
Come Dive With Me...
by Leonie McilvennyMoray eels and shrimp, remora fish and stingrays, crabs and sponges. What do these pairings all have that make them special? They are all examples of a fascinating relationship that animals have with each other. This is called symbiosis. Using rhyme and gentle humour the reader is taken on a journey to a hidden world where nature’s wonders and lessons are revealed. The poem can be read aloud by teachers and parents or read independently by children. The additional background information provides the opportunity to extend children’s knowledge further. Why not take a dive and find out more about these amazing friendships in a catchy verse that invites you into the depths of the ocean?
My Amazing Bedroom
by Andrew CrooksWhat if your bedroom wasn’t always what it seems? What if your bedroom could transform within your dreams? Imagine all the stories and the secrets you could keep, Of the marvellous, incredible adventures in your sleep. If your bedroom could take you anywhere while you slept, where would you like to go? You could go to the park, or the sweet shop, or the zoo, or even the circus! Would you tell your parents? Would you tell your little brother? Would you keep it as your own little secret? Read about the wonderful experiences of one little girl as she sleeps in her AMAZING bedroom.
Little T Goes to School: Little T - Tales of a Jamaican Boy
by Yvonne Morgan-McKenzieLittle T is a Caribbean boy who has just started school. He is a very musical child and is trying his best to be a leader in his group of friends. Join him as he swims in his favourite river and hangs out with his little friends. There will be more Little T stories soon, so hold on, the best is yet to come!
The Little Book of Questions That Matter: A Lifetime Companion For Transforming Your Life
by Bob FaganThis is a book about TRANSFORMATION that involves QUESTIONS. It's actually a "Big Book." It is unlike most any self-help text you have likely ever seen. It is not a quick fix, easily readable text; it's more of a lifetime companion manual. While self-help books may often inspire, they seldom transform. Your full-bodied exploration and participation in this worthy process can only do that. The most brilliant coaches don't transform you, but they provide the means by which you can (and then they hold you accountable). You do the work! This book has provided the outline through the questions, and now it is your turn to become the author, director, and producer of your life's story. Provided you do the follow-up work of journaling as suggested, you have a magnificent avenue to transform yourself in any circumstance at any time. To see if "The Little Book of Questions That Matter" fits, quickly peruse the section entitled: "How Do I Leverage These Questions?" Then scan the first hundred or so questions and the final few dozen. Your life is like a treasure chest. Some of your valuables may appear to be hidden or locked away from you. These questions are the keys. A few keys may not fit, but many will unlock your treasures if you work with them. So, go treasure hunting and let your adventure begin!
Storytime with Daddy
by Alan PickardRory loved listening to stories and he always remembered the ones that Daddy read to him at bedtime. He wanted to know where stories came from. And he told Daddy that one day he would like to write stories. And that was why he couldn’t wait to start reading himself. Rory didn’t think that he would ever get tired of stories!
The Politicisation of the European Commission’s Presidency: Spitzenkandidaten and Beyond (European Administrative Governance)
by Matilde Ceron Thomas Christiansen Dionyssis G. DimitrakopoulosThis book is the first systematic effort to investigate the ramifications of the introduction of the Spitzenkandidaten process for the appointment of the President of the European Commission. It does so by examining the first two applications of the Spitzenkandidaten process from an historical, legal and political perspective. Although this process has spurred vibrant debate regarding its impact on EU elections and the EU political system, it has yet to be comprehensively analysed by scholars. Addressing this important gap, the book provides a conceptual framework for analysing the impact of the Spitzenkandidaten process, takes stock of its internal, inter-institutional and constitutional repercussions, and assesses its future prospects. Interdisciplinary in nature, the book touches on several important themes, including European elections, EU policy making, leadership, legitimacy, supranationalism and European integration. Published to coincide with the 2024 European Parliament election, it will appeal to scholars and students of the politics of European integration, public administration, governance, European politics and EU constitutional law.
Contemporary Dental Pharmacology: Evidence-Based Considerations
by Arthur H. JeskeThis book on current approaches to the use of drugs in dentistry, now in an extensively revised second edition, aims to equip practitioners with a sound understanding of both the scientific evidence for various interventions and the comparative efficacy of those interventions. The focus is on the drugs most commonly used in conjunction with dental treatment, including local anesthetics, analgesics, antibiotics, sedatives, and drugs for the management of medical emergencies. Summaries of the scientific evidence from the available published literature are provided, with assessment of the level and quality of the evidence base. A unique aspect of the book is its focus on current, evidence-based recommendations from professional organizations with regard to special topics, such as antibiotic prophylaxis, pediatric considerations, and management of medically compromised patients. Emphasis is placed on evidence from randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses,and in order to further enhance the up-to-date nature of the book, each chapter includes guidance on online resources, such as useful non-commercial websites.
APCC Special Report: Landnutzung und Klimawandel in Österreich
by Robert Jandl Ulrike Tappeiner Cecilie Birgitte Foldal Karl-Heinz ErbDie Klimakrise und Landnutzung sind eng miteinander verwoben und betrifft uns alle. Die Landnutzung bietet aber ein großes PotenTial zur Bewältigung der Klimakrise. Wie können diese PotenTiale im Sinne einer nachhaltigen Entwicklung genutzt werden, die ganzheitlich die gesellschaftlichen und natürlichen Dimensionen berücksichtigt?Dies ist ein Open-Access-Buch.Landökosysteme erbringen verschiedene unersetzbare Ökosystemleistungen für die Gesellschaft, wie etwa Nahrungsmittel oder Schutz vor Naturgefahren. Sie können eine hohe Artenvielfalt haben, sie absorbieren und speichern Kohlenstoff und bilden die Grundlage für wirtschaftliche Aktivitäten. Die Landnutzung erhöht die Erbringung mancher Ökosystemleistungen auf Kosten anderer und birgt daher Zielkonflikte. Die landbasierte Produktion, die Produktverarbeitung und der Konsum verursachen Treibhausgasemissionen und Biodiversitätsverluste. Der Klimawandel und die gewählten Anpassungsmaßnahmen verschärfen die Konfliktpotentiale. Es bedarf wissensbasierter und gesellschaftlich akzeptierter politischer Entscheidungen, um die vorhandenen Synergien verschiedener Landnutzungsformen zu nutzen und auszubauen, und gleichzeitig Zielkonflikte und unerwünschte Effekte zu minimieren. Der APCC Special Report: Landnutzung und Klimawandel in Österreich wurde im Bewusstsein der Verflechtungen der Klima- und der Biodiversitätskrise mit geopolitischen Änderungen verfasst. Er dient der Zusammenfassung und Bewertung des gegenwärtigen Wissens zum Thema Landnutzung und Klimawandel und deren Verflechtungen. Es werden die Handlungsoptionen der Anpassung und der Minderung des Klimawandels unter Berücksichtigung von Produktion, gesellschaftlichen Ansprüchen, rechtlichen Rahmenbedingungen und dem Konsumverhalten vorgestellt und bewertet. Der Bericht gliedert sich in acht thematische Kapitel und eine Synopsis. Eine technische Zusammenfassung enthält die Kernbotschaften der Kapitel, und die Zusammenfassung für politische Entscheidungsträger bringt die Aussagen des Berichtes in knapper Form zur Kenntnis. Im APCC Special Report kommen 130 Autoren aus vielen wissenschaftlichen Disziplinen zu Wort. Der Bericht wurde in einem offenen und transparenten Begutachtungsprozess von mehr als 50 Personen und Stakeholdern kommentiert.
Bavarität: Krisenbewältigung im baukulturellen Raum
by Mark KammerbauerDas Buch befasst sich mit der Architektur, dem Städtebau und der Stadtplanung im Freistaat Bayern aus interdisziplinärer, urbanistischer Sicht. Damit verbundene baukulturelle Partizipation kann zur Bewältigung von Krisen beitragen, wenn sowohl Akteure der Planung und Gestaltung als auch der Nutzung berücksichtigt werden. Ziel des Buches ist, den gebauten Raum Bayerns zu lesen und zu verstehen, ihn einer Kritik zu unterziehen, dabei die Erfolge nicht auszublenden, um Lösungen zu präsentieren und um schließlich Raum für die Reflexion und das Imaginieren zu "bauen". Wenn Menschen die gebaute Umwelt lesen und verstehen, dann informiert das auch ihr Handeln, insbesondere, wenn sie partizipativ an Planungs- und Gestaltungsprozessen für die Errichtung des gebauten Raums beteiligt sind. Um diese Phänomene ihrem Kontext entsprechend zu fassen und zu deuten, schlägt das Buch den Begriff der Bavarität vor. Im Fall des Freistaats Bayern und seines ländlich-städtischen Kontinuums als Ergebnis historischer baulich-räumlicher Entwicklung, durch Tradition und Moderne konturiert, stellt Bavarität eine sozio-kulturelle Leistung dar, deren Ergebnis in der Partizipation aller Beteiligten gründet und nicht endet.
Universal Design in Video Games: Active Participation Through Accessible Play (Human–Computer Interaction Series)
by Adam Palmquist Izabella Jedel Ole GoetheAs participation in game related activities increases around the world and across a larger part of the population, it is obvious that games are not just an entertainment medium for children or young people. Games can be used to accomplish different purposes for different groups of people in society. Developing a universal designed game involves more than adding a cast of diverse characters. Games with universal design, at their core, are experiences that are designed from the ground up to be accessible to everyone – through mechanics, options, and user experience. This book explains the meaning and need for universal design in video games and sheds light on important disciplines. Researchers define a universal designed game as a video game that actively welcomes all players. When players connect authentically with a video game, they’re much more likely to engage with the content. Conversely, when players can’t physically play a game, or don’t see characters that look like them, they feel isolated and miss out on beneficial opportunities to learn and collaborate. Universal design maximizes the impact of playing games, for instance, by ensuring that they’re accessible, empowering and representative for every participant.
Raman Spectroscopy: Advances and Applications (Springer Series in Optical Sciences #248)
by Dheeraj Kumar Singh Ashish Kumar Mishra Arnulf MaternyThis book highlights recent advances of spectroscopic techniques based on Raman scattering. Different applications are introduced that serve as examples for the versatile use of Raman techniques. Raman spectroscopy is a marker free technique, which is capable of yielding detailed information about molecular systems in a non-destructive way. This makes it a valuable tool for, e.g., material science or medical research. The access to vibrational energy and dynamics yields fundamental insights into static and dynamical structural properties of molecules being influenced by and influencing their material science or medical research environment. The better understanding of the basic building blocks of materials helps to improve the functionality in various applications. Raman spectroscopy has become a truly interdisciplinary research tool, and the ongoing development of techniques makes it attractive for growing variety of scientific and industrial applications, which will be demonstrated in the book. While the “classical” linear spontaneous Raman spectroscopy is restricted in its applicability due to low signal intensities or the excitation of strong fluorescence background, new techniques have helped to overcome such problems. Examples, presented in the book, are surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS), and various associated techniques are used to drastically increase signal intensity, confocal, and tip-enhanced Raman scattering (TERS) allowing for high and even sub-diffraction limited spatial resolutions, coherent anti-Stokes Raman scattering (CARS) avoiding fluorescence background and allowing for time-resolved observations of vibrational dynamics, or hyper- and resonance Raman scattering influencing the scattering based on electronic resonances, etc.
Plant Functional Traits for Improving Productivity
by Narendra Kumar Hukum SinghThis book discusses how plant functional trait selection can help researchers to understand the plant-environment relationship, identify desirable traits, modulate plant resilience according to the changing climate, optimize resource use efficiency, and enhance genetic improvement. The plant functional traits-based approach provides a framework for improving crop productivity in agricultural systems with high precision. It enables researchers to develop crop varieties with desirable traits by focusing on the fundamental characteristics influencing growth, development, and response. Climate change and environmental variability pose significant agricultural challenges. The plant functional traits-based approach can help address these challenges by selecting and breeding traits that enhance resilience and adaptability capacity of the plant. This approach also contributes to sustainable agriculture, by focusing on increased food production, and resilience in extreme environmental conditions. This book provides guidance to the researchers and breeders to develop crop varieties with desirable traits. It is also a reference book for graduate and postgraduate students studying botany and agriculture.
Machine Learning for Cyber Security: 5th International Conference, ML4CS 2023, Yanuca Island, Fiji, December 4–6, 2023, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14541)
by Dan Dongseong Kim Chao ChenThis book constitutes the referred proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Machine Learning for Cyber Security, ML4CS 2023, held in Yanuca Island, Fiji, during December 4–6, 2023. The 11 full papers presented in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 35 submissions. They cover a variety of topics, including cybersecurity, AI security, machine learning security, encryption, authentication, data security and privacy, cybersecurity forensic analysis, vulnerability analysis, malware analysis, anomaly and intrusion detection.
Computational Optical Imaging: Principle and Technology (Advances in Optics and Optoelectronics)
by Zhengjun Liu Xuyang Zhou Shutian LiuThis book highlights a comprehensive introduction to the principles and calculation methods of computational optical imaging. Integrating optical imaging and computing technology to achieve significant performance improvements, computational optical imaging has become an active research field in optics. It has given rise to the emerging of new concepts such as computational imaging, computational measurement and computational photography. As high-performance image detectors make image measurements discrete and digital, images are mostly recorded in the form of discrete data, almost replacing the continuous medium used for pattern recording. Computational optical imaging technology has become an effective way for people to study microscopic imaging. At present, different imaging systems are composed of continuous optical elements such as lenses and prisms or discrete optical elements such as spatial light modulators or digital micro-mirror devices. The current computing technology has permeated all aspects of imaging systems and gradually promotes the digitization of optical imaging systems. This book summarizes the representative work done in this field and introduces the latest results. Computing technology plays an important bridging role between theories of optics and experimental systems, which inspires more comprehensive and in-depth research. It has the advantages of high repeatability, flexibility, strong computing power and low cost. In this multidisciplinary field, researchers in computer science, optics and information science have joined together to extend its depth and breadth. Targeting cutting-edge issues to be solved in computational optics, this book introduces a variety of methods that involve theoretical innovations and technical breakthroughs in imaging resolution, the field of view, imaging speed, and computing speed. It intends to provide a handy reference and technical support for graduate students, researchers and professionals engaged in the study and practice of computational optical imaging.
Der Realismus - in der theoretischen Physik: Zusammenhänge und Hintergründe zu aktueller Forschung
by Norbert Hermann HinterbergerDieses Fachbuch verteidigt einen kritischen Realismus und diskutiert im Rahmen des de Broglie-Bohm-Ansatzes neuere Arbeiten zum modernen Realismus von Smolin, Dürr, Goldstein, Tumulka, Zanghi und anderen.
Mapping Transnational Habitus: Epistemology, Theory and Boundaries (Migration, Diasporas and Citizenship)
by Garth Stahl Guanglun Michael Mu Hannah Soong Kun DaiThis book surveys and critiques existing empirical and theoretical literature on the Bourdieu-informed concept of transnational habitus. The term "transnational” has been used widely in studies of migration research where it has allowed scholars to have a deeper understanding of the practices not only of migrants moving across national borders but also of agents taking positions in transnational spaces without necessarily criss-crossing different nation states. Focusing on the potential of transnational habitus as an analytical tool, the authors propose a model of transnational habitus to identify integral key factors for the operationalisation in research. Drawing on reflexivity, the authors analyse transnational selves and map transnational spaces of classification. Identifying strengths, inconsistencies and key problems in this rapidly developing body of literature, this interdisciplinary and international book will be of interest to students and scholars in sociology, anthropology, migration studies, cultural studies, human geography, as well as diaspora studies.