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Planet Takeover (The\gamer Ser.)
by Shawn PryorAs Tyler Morant sits down to play a space battle video game, his screen flickers and an alarm sounds. Game Galaxy Ten needs the Gamer’s help. A villain named Vex Vision is trying to take over the game. Tyler quickly transforms to go on a mission that crosses galaxies. Can he bring down a villain who is truly out of this world?
Polyamide Thin Film Composite Membranes for Water Applications: Advanced Characterization Techniques
by Ying Siew Khoo Jia Zheng Oor Woei Jye Lau Jia Wei ChewThe global market for polymeric membranes used in water and wastewater treatment is experiencing robust growth, with polyamide (PA) thin film composite (TFC) membranes dominating reverse osmosis (RO) and nanofiltration (NF) processes. This monograph presents the latest trends in characterization techniques for PA TFC membranes and provides the most current and relevant information on these techniques tailored specifically for TFC NF and RO membranes.Features• Focuses solely on the characterization of PA TFC membranes used in water and wastewater treatment.• Provides the latest insights into employing advanced and emerging characterization tools to analyze the intrinsic properties of the PA selective layer and evaluate the overall performance of PA TFC membranes during filtration processes.• Extensively examines the strengths and limitations of each membrane characterization tool, offering in-depth analyses for readers.This book is an indispensable reference and practical guide for advanced students, researchers, and scientists involved in NF and RO membrane fabrication and characterization, including those in the fields of chemical, materials, and environmental engineering.
The Psychology Major′s Handbook
by Tara L. KutherResearch shows that today′s students are unique. Whether anxious, overwhelmed, or too busy to ask for help, modern students trust and turn to the resources at their fingertips for guidance. Tara Kuther created The Psychology Major′s Handbook for this purpose, to bridge the gap between advisor and manual. Created to support and follow along with a student through college, this text provides the support of an advisor as students navigate choosing a major, learning how to study, writing papers, and deciding what to do after college. Within each chapter, Kuther supports learners in applying concepts to their own lives through embedded exercises. The updated Sixth Edition encourages students to take an active role in their education and explains all of the ways that students can influence their own college experiences. Three individual chapters emphasize academics and cover crucial study and college skills, such as writing a review paper, and an APA Style empirical paper. The final four chapters of the text focus on bachelor′s and graduate opportunities to help students to look past graduation.
The Psychology Major′s Handbook
by Tara L. KutherResearch shows that today′s students are unique. Whether anxious, overwhelmed, or too busy to ask for help, modern students trust and turn to the resources at their fingertips for guidance. Tara Kuther created The Psychology Major′s Handbook for this purpose, to bridge the gap between advisor and manual. Created to support and follow along with a student through college, this text provides the support of an advisor as students navigate choosing a major, learning how to study, writing papers, and deciding what to do after college. Within each chapter, Kuther supports learners in applying concepts to their own lives through embedded exercises. The updated Sixth Edition encourages students to take an active role in their education and explains all of the ways that students can influence their own college experiences. Three individual chapters emphasize academics and cover crucial study and college skills, such as writing a review paper, and an APA Style empirical paper. The final four chapters of the text focus on bachelor′s and graduate opportunities to help students to look past graduation.
Psychopathology
by William J. RayIn Psychopathology, Fourth Edition, best-selling author William J. Ray brings together current perspectives concerning the manner in which the human mind, behavior, and experience can be understood. In addition to the traditional psychological literature, this book draws from work in the cognitive and affective neurosciences, epidemiology, ethology, and genetics. Ray focuses on unifying and integrating the biopsychosocial understandings of human behavior within a broader consideration of human culture and language as it applies to psychopathology. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package. Contact your Sage representative to request a demo. Learning Platform / Courseware Sage Vantage is an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support. It′s a learning platform you, and your students, will actually love. Learn more. Assignable Video with Assessment Assignable video (available in Sage Vantage) is tied to learning objectives and curated exclusively for this text to bring concepts to life. Watch a guided tour to learn more. LMS Cartridge: Import this title’s instructor resources into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don′t use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site. Learn more.
Psychopathology
by William J. RayIn Psychopathology, Fourth Edition, best-selling author William J. Ray brings together current perspectives concerning the manner in which the human mind, behavior, and experience can be understood. In addition to the traditional psychological literature, this book draws from work in the cognitive and affective neurosciences, epidemiology, ethology, and genetics. Ray focuses on unifying and integrating the biopsychosocial understandings of human behavior within a broader consideration of human culture and language as it applies to psychopathology. This title is accompanied by a complete teaching and learning package. Contact your Sage representative to request a demo. Learning Platform / Courseware Sage Vantage is an intuitive learning platform that integrates quality Sage textbook content with assignable multimedia activities and auto-graded assessments to drive student engagement and ensure accountability. Unparalleled in its ease of use and built for dynamic teaching and learning, Vantage offers customizable LMS integration and best-in-class support. It′s a learning platform you, and your students, will actually love. Learn more. Assignable Video with Assessment Assignable video (available in Sage Vantage) is tied to learning objectives and curated exclusively for this text to bring concepts to life. Watch a guided tour to learn more. LMS Cartridge: Import this title’s instructor resources into your school’s learning management system (LMS) and save time. Don′t use an LMS? You can still access all of the same online resources for this title via the password-protected Instructor Resource Site. Learn more.
Python Programming in Context
by Julie Anderson Jon AndersonPython Programming in Context, Fourth Edition provides a comprehensive and accessible introduction to Python fundamentals. Updated with Python 3.10, the Fourth Edition offers a thorough overview of multiple applied areas, including image processing, cryptography, astronomy, the Internet, and bioinformatics. Taking an active learning approach, each chapter starts with a comprehensive real-world project that teaches core design techniques and Python programming to immediately engage students. An ideal first language for learners entering the rapidly expanding fields of computer science, data science, and scientific programing, Python gives students a solid platform of key problem-solving skills that translate easily across programming languages. This text is designed to be a first course in computer science that focuses on problem-solving, with language features being introduced as needed to solve the problem at hand.
Rosie Woods in Rosielocks and the Three Bears (Rosie Woods Ser.)
by Maya MyersFor a group research project, Rosie’s team is assigned the topic of bears. Rosie is thrilled and dives right into planning the PERFECT group presentation. But things go awry when Rosie decides the other “bears” in the group are doing too much of this, or too little of that. Their ideas just don’t line up with hers. Can Rosie find a way to make the project “just right” for everyone, or will her self-appointed role as “chief bear” cause a bear brawl? Author Maya Myers, former K-1 teacher and classroom literacy specialist, infuses this tale with clever curricula and captures the antics, excitement, drama, and hilarity of elementary school. Rich back matter offers additional curriculum support.
Rosie Woods in the Three Billy GOATs Graph (Rosie Woods Ser.)
by Maya MyersEvery year, the Williams Elementary “Billy Goats” compete to see which third graders are the Greatest of All Time in each subject. As they watch their scores build on the big bar graph, Rosie is pretty sure she’s the GOAT for English language arts, and Wolfie is 100% sure he’s the math GOAT. But when the “friendly competition” turns the Billy Goats into bullies, and even good-natured Wolfie pulls out his claws, Rosie wants to quit the contest. Then she comes up with an idea that just might make Rosie the Greatest of All Third-Graders! Author Maya Myers, former K-1 teacher and classroom literacy specialist, infuses this tale with clever curricula and captures the antics, excitement, drama, and hilarity of elementary school. Rich back matter offers additional curriculum support.
El Saqueador de Tomos (La\biblioteca Maldita: Los Capítulos Finales Ser.)
by Michael DahlUn ladrón sombrío anda espantando en la Biblioteca Maldita. El villano burla uno por uno los antiguos sistemas de seguridad de la biblioteca. Pero ¿cómo es posible? Peor aún, el ladrón se dirige al arma más poderosa de la biblioteca, el Ojo del Yo, ¡una perla reluciente capaz de transformar a su dueño en cualquier persona! ¿Podrán los Bibliotecarios detener a este villano antes de que sea demasiado tarde? Este misterio apasionante viene acompañado de preguntas de discusión, temas de escritura y un glosario.
See and Say French (Learn A Language! Ser.)
by Golriz Golkar"How do you greet someone in French? What’s the French word for horse? With this book, curious kids will be able to see and say simple words and phrases in French. Culturally specific photos and Pebble Sprout’s interactive format make language learning a game of discovery! More titles in this series: See and Say German See and Say Mandarin See and Say Spanish"
See and Say German (Learn A Language! Ser.)
by Monika Estrada"How do you tell someone that you’re hungry in German? What’s the German word for airplane? With this book, curious kids will learn to see and say simple words and phrases in German. Culturally specific photos and Pebble Sprout’s interactive format make language learning a game of discovery! More titles in this series: See and Say French See and Say Mandarin See and Say Spanish"
See and Say Mandarin (Learn A Language! Ser.)
by Fanny Wong"How do you tell someone “Goodbye” in Mandarin? What’s the Mandarin word for spring? With this book, curious kids will learn to see and say simple words and phrases in Mandarin. Culturally specific photos and Pebble Sprout’s interactive format make language learning a game of discovery! More titles in this series: See and Say French See and Say German See and Say Spanish"
See and Say Spanish (Learn A Language! Ser.)
by Claudia Oviedo"How do you ask someone how they’re doing in Spanish? What’s the Spanish word for school? With this book, curious kids will learn to see and say simple words and phrases in Spanish. Culturally specific photos and Pebble Sprout’s interactive format make language learning a game of discovery! More titles in this series: See and Say French See and Say German See and Say Mandarin"
Serena Williams vs. Venus Williams: Tennis Legends Face Off (Sports Illustrated Kids: Legend Vs. Legend Ser.)
by Karen BischerSerena and Venus Williams are tennis superstars! Between the two, Serena has career aces, but Venus has clocked the fastest serve. So which one is the all-time best? Young readers can decide for themselves by comparing the fantastic feats and stunning stats of two of legendary pro tennis players.
Soccer Record Breakers (Sports Illustrated Kids: Soccer Zone! Ser.)
by Nick HunterWith billions of fans and giant stadiums packed with cheering crowds, soccer itself is record-breaking. Find out even more by reading about soccer’s recording-breaking superstar players, trophy-winning teams, and standout coaches.
The Story of Soccer (Sports Illustrated Kids: Soccer Zone! Ser.)
by Nick HunterHow did soccer become the world’s most popular sport with billions of fans and millions of players? From its earliest beginnings to the most recent World Cup winners, readers will find out unforgettable facts about their favorite sport!
Tsunamis and the Environment (Disasters And The Environment Ser.)
by Ailynn CollinsTsunamis can be more than 100 feet tall! When tsunamis crash into a coastline, their harmful effects can linger for years. Besides the impact to people, they can have disastrous effects on the environment. Tsunamis can strip away forests and carry sand from beaches. Salt that seeps into the ground can keep plants from growing. Tsunamis also kill animals and destroy their homes. Learn about the important actions people are taking to help areas affected by tsunamis recover.
What You Never Knew about Blackpink (Behind The Scenes Biographies Ser.)
by Mari BolteTheir concerts sell out in seconds. They are social media superstars. But that's old news. What don't you know about the K-pop group Blackpink? With high-interest, carefully leveled text, this book goes behind the scenes to bring little-known facts to fans of the hit girl group.
What You Never Knew about Jenna Ortega (Behind The Scenes Biographies Ser.)
by Helen Cox CannonsJenna Ortega started acting at 9 years old. She was the voice of Disney's first Latina princess. But what are some things you don't know about Jenna? High-interest, carefully leveled text and bold photos will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers.
What You Never Knew about LeBron James (Behind The Scenes Biographies Ser.)
by Helen Cox CannonsHe's known as King James. He's the NBA's all-time leading scorer. He's known all over the world. But what don't you know about LeBron James? Unique facts, carefully leveled text, and bold photos make this book a slam dunk for all readers.
What You Never Knew about Tom Holland (Behind The Scenes Biographies Ser.)
by Mari BolteTom Holland has danced across stages. He has swung across the big screen. But what is his life like behind the scenes? Does he do his own stunts? What are his fears? These questions and more will be answered in this high-interest, carefully leveled book that will enthrall reluctant and struggling readers.
Your Sustainable World: A Kid's Guide To Everyday Choices That Help The Planet!
by Laura PerdewIt's your world, so make it a sustainable one! Learn how small, everyday choices can lead to big, positive changes for the planet—from how you use energy to what you wear, eat, and buy. Packed full of tips and relevant actions for kids to take, this is an empowering guide for any young reader looking to help the environment and make a difference. Get ready to go green and create a sustainable lifestyle, one choice at a time!
Australia's Lost Heroes: Anzacs in the Russian Civil War 1919
by Damien WrightThis extraordinary book is both an engaging military history and an enthralling mystery. Australia&’s Lost Heroes tells the astonishing little-known story of the Australian soldiers who fought the Red Army in Russia in 1919 and the personal odyssey, 100 years later, to locate and identify the lost grave of Victoria Cross hero Sergeant Samuel Pearse VC MM.The Anzac volunteers fought an arduous campaign punctuated by fierce ambushes in thick forest, swamps and marshes and attacks on fortified bunkers. They also had to fight a war within, avoiding the treachery and mutiny of White Russian &‘allies&’. Remarkably, two Australians were awarded the Victoria Cross, one posthumously. Yet, unlike the reverence, recognition and commemoration afforded to WWI soldiers, not only do the deeds of Anzacs in Russia remain unrecognized, their graves lie lost and forgotten. Follow the author&’s journey to a remote corner of Russia with the grandson of Samuel Pearse in the hope of identifying the lost grave. Guided by a Russian battlefield archaeologist, they discover an astonishing clue which may resolve the mystery of an Australian hero missing for 100 years. An extraordinary story of national importance dedicated to those forgotten Australian heroes who fought and died in Russia after the Armistice.
Power and Obsession: Invasion, betrayal and a desperate search for justice
by Catherine McCullaghShe eyed him nervously, this man who could end her life without a second thought. She had been complacent, lulled into forgetting the immense power he wielded over her ...London, 1941, and in the battered capital of occupied Britain, Emilia Shaw works as a translator for ruthless SS General Oskar Voigt. But Emilia is also a resistance spy, desperate to avoid the scrutiny of Voigt&’s security chief, Irish policeman Brendan O&’Connor, and his brutal offsider, SS Colonel Hans Morser. Promised the crown, the Duke of Windsor returns to London, unleashing a wave of violence from the resistance. The Duke pressures the puppet government for his coronation, but finds himself at the mercy of Hitler, the supreme kingmaker. As the violence escalates, Emilia is hunted by both the SS and the resistance, caught in the crossfire as the country threatens to implode. Ultimately, its fate lies in the hands of one man — the most unlikely of them all.Power and Obsession is the vividly imagined tale of an occupied London, a dark labyrinth peopled by the sinister, the smug and the sadistic. Yet it is also a gripping tale of reckless audacity and the obsessive search for justice.