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Algal-based Waste Treatment Technologies in a Circular Economy (Wastewater Treatment and Research)
by Maulin P. Shah Günay Yıldız TöreIn recent years, problems such as environmental pollution, global warming, and high energy consumption have brought waste treatment technologies to the forefront. As the scientific world turns to sustainable, environmentally friendly, and ecologically sound energy sources, microalgae-based technologies have become one of the most intensely studied subjects in academia. This book delves deeper into the emergence of microalgae as the green alternative that could lead the world toward adopting a circular economy and zero-discharge approach.With insights from professors and industry experts in the field, this book provides new perspectives on the day-to-day environmental applications of microalgal technologies in waste treatment and management as well as recycling. It also explores the environmental impact of traditional waste treatment and recovery technologies and highlights how algae-based technologies can serve as an eco-friendly alternative in microplastic removal and biofuel production. This book equips readers with the essential knowledge on algae-based phycoremediation technologies, with special emphasis on their use in conventional treatment facilities to remove harmful contaminants and stabilize pH for effective bacterial treatment.This is a valuable resource for environmentalists, scientists, and technologists around the world. It will also be of interest to academics and students within the disciplines of Phycology, Water Systems Engineering, Environmental Science and Remediation, and Sustainable Development.
Appearance and Reality: The Two Truths in the Four Buddhist Tenet Systems
by Guy NewlandWhen someone seeks to understand Buddhism, where should that person start? With the meaning of taking refuge in the three jewels? With the four noble truths? The Dalai Lama, when asked this question, suggested that for many in the West today, understanding the two truths—conventional truth and ultimate truth—is the best place to start. When the Buddha awoke from the dream we still dream, he saw the ultimate reality of things just as they are. There are shifting appearances and conventions, the manners and traditions of the vast and diverse world; and then there is the mystery of the sheer reality of things. And yet we cannot find this reality anywhere else but right here. Each system of Buddhist philosophy has its own way of explaining exactly what these two truths are and how they relate to one another. In exploring these systems, we are looking over the shoulders of Buddhist thinkers as they grapple with a basic question: 'What is real?' This is not an idle intellectual exercise but a matter which cuts to the heart of our practice in life.
The Practice of Vajrakilaya
by Khenpo Namdrol RinpocheKhenpo Namdrol presents a lucid and detailed explanation of the history and practice of Vajrakilaya.
The Crystal and the Way of Light: Sutra, Tantra, and Dzogchen
by Chogyal Namkhai NorbuA contemporary exploration of, and personal meditation on, the Buddhist tradition of Dzogchen and its many teachings for modern life—by an esteemed Tibetan masterIn The Crystal and the Way of Light, Chogyal Namkhai Norbu examines the spiritual path from the viewpoint of Dzogchen. He discusses the base path and fruit of Dzogchen practice, and describes his education and how he met his principal master who showed him the real meaning of direct introduction to Dzogchen.By interweaving his life story with the teachings, he both sets Dzogchen in its traditional context and reveals its powerful contemporary relevance. The book is richly illustrated with photos of Buddhist masters, meditational deities, and Dzogchen symbols.
Guru Yoga: According to the Preliminary Practice of Longchen Nyingtik
by Dilgo KhyentseWhy is the practice guru yoga (union with the nature of the guru) so important? Because with the help of the outer teacher, the inner teacher (the true nature of our own mind) is discovered. This particular guru yoga is called "The Wish-fulfilling Jewel," and it is the outer practice of the guru from the Longchen Nyingtik revelation of Rigdzin Jigme Lingpa. It was during a summer retreat in France in 1984 that Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche gave teachings on this text. This is a new commentary and not a re-edit of teachings in the book The Wish-fulfilling Jewel.
The War of the Roses
by Warren Adler&“Terrifying, black-humored, black-hearted and bristling.&” —Gillian Flynn, New York Times bestselling author of Gone GirlNow a major motion picture, The Roses, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, Warren Adler&’s iconic 1980s tale of a crumbling marriage—an era&’s defining portrait of a macabre divorce.Jonathan and Barbara Rose are the perfect couple, living the dream in their beautiful house, filled with their precious antiques, their darling children, and their prized Ferrari in the garage. It&’s all any red-blooded American could possibly want. But when Jonathan experiences a sudden heart attack (or so he thinks) Barbara realizes that she wants a new life, without him. There&’s just one problem: they both want the house. For husband and wife, it&’s not just a residence: it&’s a passion, one that will escalate an ugly divorce into a full-blown battlefield, complete with weapons and casualties.In this viciously black comedy, the Roses will each do whatever they can to destroy their better half—no matter the cost to themselves . . .&“Brutally honest and darkly humorous, revealing the complexities of love.&” ― The New York Times&“A darkly twisted, sharply written, rabbit-hole of a story.&” ―Karin Slaughter,New York Times and #1 international bestselling author
Penetrating Wisdom: The Aspiration of Samantabhadra
by Dzogchen PonlopThis book is a commentary on an ancient, well-known Tibetan Buddhist prayer of aspiration that expounds on the Dzogchen path to enlightenment. Addressing such fundamentals as the guru-student relationship, the role of faith in Vajrayana Buddhism, recognizing basic awareness, and the notion of reality that is beyond mental concepts, it is a clear and accessible explication of a complex system of philosophy and meditation techniques that are central to Tibetan Buddhism. While the author is a traditionally trained master in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, he has won great appreciation in the West for his humor and his familiarity with Western culture. He has lived and taught in Europe and North America for many years; Penetrating Wisdom is based on a series of talks he gave in Germany and the United States.
In for Dinner: 101 Delicious, Affordable Recipes to Share
by Rosie Kellett101 delicious and achievable, budget-friendly, vegetable-forward recipes made for communal eating and entertaining, from food writer, chef, and supper club host Rosie Kellett.Sharing a warehouse home in London with her six flatmates has taught supper club host and former Violet Bakery employee Rosie Kellett that making delicious food is possible on any budget. Rosie and her housemates cook and eat most of their meals communally: each person pays just about $30 per week to cover grocery costs and they take turns cooking each night, with everyone coming together to share a meal at the end of the day. Through this approach to cooking and eating, Rosie has come to cherish the physical act of sitting around a table with others, and she has learned how to feed a crowd with minimal effort, waste, and cost.With her first book In for Dinner, Rosie shares her affordable and approachable recipes that are designed for sharing—be it with friends, family, or yourself (leftovers!). From a flavorful and comforting Conchigliette with Porcini Mushroom Ragu and a bake-and-blend Roasted Carrot, Cumin, and Coconut Soup to an irresistible Hot Harissa Shakshuka and a delicious and endlessly customizable Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cake, Rosie is a pro at coaxing sophisticated flavors from humble ingredients. The recipes often serve up to eight and mirror the way Rosie and her housemates eat—mostly vegetarian with a little bit of fish now and again—to maximize affordability and nourishment, but the dishes are impressive enough to serve up at your next dinner party.While a communal lifestyle isn&’t everyone&’s reality, Rosie believes that coming together to share food is more economical and also creates joyful opportunities to connect at the end of each day.
Enlightened Courage: An Explanation of the Seven-Point Mind Training
by Dilgo KhyentseA practical guide to Buddhahood and Seven-Point Mind Training, the meditation practice at the very heart of the Tibetan Buddhist traditionHighly respected by thousands of students throughout the world, Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche was one of the foremost poets, scholars, philosophers, and meditation masters of our time. Here he speaks frankly, drawing on his own life experience. Condensing the compassionate path to Buddhahood into practical instructions that use the circumstances of everyday life, Rinpoche presents the Seven-Point Mind Training—the very core of the entire Tibetan Buddhist practice.
Women of Wisdom
by Tsultrim AllioneA &“fascinating and inspiring&” celebration of women&’s spirituality and the female mystics of Tibetan Buddhism—now featuring an updated and expanded author autobiography (San Francisco Chronicle) Women of Wisdom explores and celebrates the spiritual potential of all women, as exemplified by the lives of six Tibetan female mystics. These stories of great women who have achieved full illumination—overcoming cultural prejudices and a host of other problems which male practitioners do not encounter—offer a wealth of inspiration to everyone on the spiritual path. In this revised and expanded edition, Tsultrim Allione&’s extensive autobiographical preface and introduction speak directly to the difficulties and triumphs of women in the West who pursue a spiritual life, as she shares her own stories and experiences. Women of Wisdom offers valuable insights to all those interested in women&’s spirituality, regardless of background or tradition.
The Practice of Tranquillity and Insight: A Guide to Tibetan Buddhist Meditation
by Khenchen ThranguThe two types of meditation that form the core of Buddhist spiritual practice are: tranquillity (samatha) meditation aims at stilling the mind, while insight (vipasyana) meditation produces clear vision or insight into the nature of all phenomena. With masterful scholarship, Rinpoche explains this unified system of meditation—what to do, what to avoid, and the stages of deepening meditation—so the practitioner can gauge progress. His teaching is a commentary on the eighth chapter of the Treasury of Knowledge by Jamgon Kongtrul.
Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grades 6-12 (Corwin Mathematics Series)
by Peter Liljedahl Kyle WebbPractical and proven math tasks to maximize student thinking and learning Building upon the blockbuster success of Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Peter Liljedahl has joined forces with co-author Kyle Webb to bring the Building Thinking Classrooms (BTC) framework to life in this new book, Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grades 6-12. But this book is so much more than simply a collection of good thinking tasks. It delves deeper into the implementation of the 14 practices from the BTC framework by updating the practices with the newest research, and focusing on the practice through the lens of rich math tasks that address specific mathematical learning outcomes or standards. Across the 20 non-curricular tasks and 30 curricular tasks used as models, this book: Helps you choose tasks to fit your particular math standards, goals, and the competencies you want your students to build Walks you through all the steps and scripts to launch, facilitate, and consolidate each task Shares examples of possible student solutions along with hints you might offer to help their thinking along Offers tasks for consolidation, example notes to my future forgetful self, and mild, medium, and spicy check-your-understanding questions (CYUs) for every thin sliced sequences of curricular tasks Imparts reflections from the authors on each task The book closes with specific guidance on how to find more tasks or craft your own non-curricular and curricular tasks, along with answers to educators’ frequently asked questions. It includes access to a companion website that includes downloadables and a task template for creating your own tasks. Whether you are new to BTC or a seasoned user, Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grades 6-12 will help teachers, coaches, and specialists transform traditional math classrooms into dynamic and thought-provoking learning spaces. Mathematics Tasks for the Thinking Classroom, Grades K-5 is also available to create district-wide thinking classrooms!
Race and Ethnicity: Sociology in Action
by Kathleen Odell Korgen Maxine P. AtkinsonRace and Ethnicity: Sociology in Action is an innovative text that combines comprehensive coverage of race and ethnicity content with active learning exercises, seamlessly integrated into the chapters. The book is written by a team of experienced instructors who use active learning techniques in their own classrooms. These contributors expertly weave together content material, active learning exercises, discussion questions, real-world examples of sociologists in action, and information on careers that use sociology. The Second Edition includes updated data, figures, and examples, as well as new information on many topics, including interracial relationships, immigrant groups, diversity among Asian Americans, racial discrimination in housing, and building coalitions for racial justice.
Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action
by Anna Leon-GuerreroIn Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action, Anna Leon-Guerrero provides a thorough exploration of the social problems that permeate our world today. The book is designed around three key connections: the link between sociology and the study of social problems, the relationship between social problems and their solutions, and the personal connection readers can make in recognizing and addressing social problems in their own communities. Each chapter focuses on a specific social problem, examining its roots in social inequality and its manifestations in various social policies and programs. The Eighth Edition is enriched with personal stories of ordinary individuals who have accomplished extraordinary feats in their communities, providing readers with inspiration and guidance on how they too can make a difference.
Business and Professional Communication: A Human-Centered Approach
by Curtis Newbold Jessie Lynn RichardsBusiness and Professional Communication: A Human-Centered Approach prepares students to succeed in today’s workplace defined by changing technology, a diversifying workforce, and an increase in remote and hybrid work. Authors Curtis Newbold and Jessie Lynn Richards guide students through the principles, practices, and techniques, helping them see that business communication is more than just a series of documents, meetings, and presentations – it’s a human-centered process that requires a holistic understanding of communication across modes and contexts. With accessibility and inclusion leading the way, this text encourages students to be more conscientious, purposeful, and ethical in the way they communicate at work and beyond.
Qualitative Data Analysis with NVivo
by Pat Bazeley Jenine BeekhuyzenLooking to use NVivo in your qualitative research? With easy-to-use instructions and screenshots for both Windows and Mac users, this book first covers the basics of coding in NVivo before helping you extend your knowledge and confidence using the software. But this is more than just a ‘how to’ software manual. Each chapter offers rich, methodological discussions that interweave qualitative thinking with technology, enabling you to develop a sophisticated research practice. Starting with how to navigate the software before moving on to different types of data you might use - such as text, images, and social media data - and how to code and visualise that data, each chapter helps you develop your skill in using NVivo to support effective qualitative analysis. The book also: Helps you understand why and when to use NVivo tools and how to combine them creatively; Includes a new chapter on visualising and reporting on your data using NVivo; Provides practical support for using NVivo 14, including fully updated screenshots, click-by-click instructions, screencast videos, and datasets for you to try what you’ve learned. Designed for anyone who wants to use NVivo in their research, this book is the go-to for conducting robust qualitative data analysis.
Shadow of the Wolf Tree: A Woods Cop Mystery
by Joseph HeywoodIn the seventh installment in the acclaimed Woods Cop Mystery series, another suspenseful crime noir finds Grady Service, a detective in the Upper Peninsula for Michigan&’s Department of Natural Resources, back in action. The discovery of skeletal remains sheds troubling light on an eighty-year-old cold case involving racism, gold, and murder. Combine that with a present-day ecoterrorist whose guerrilla tactics—including a gruesome trap called a &“wolf tree&”—make Rambo look like a cub scout; a thriving crystal meth industry; and Service&’s particular brand of grizzled, sexually tense, and action-packed police work.Death lurks behind every tree, under every rock, and within every raging river in the most action-packed Woods Cop Mystery yet.
Grand Canyon Ghost Stories: Spooky Tales About Grand Canyon National Park
by Debe BranningPast midnight, a visitor to Grand Canyon National Park sees little boys play under the stars at a lookout before they vanish into thin air. Are they the tragic spirits of two brothers left in a car that plunged into the canyon at that very spot? Deep in the canyon, an old dory drifts down the Colorado River, its wooden oars creaking in the night—but no one is aboard. In buildings around the canyon rim, lights turn on when they should be off, spectral figures appear and disappear, and various things go bump in the night. Join Debe Branning to tour the Grand Canyon&’s haunted places and learn the stories behind the specters. Her clear directions—and sensible warnings—make sure you locate and enjoy these haunted sites.
It Happened in Philadelphia (It Happened In Series)
by Scott BruceSnuggled in between the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers lies William Penn's "Holy Experiment." The birthing ground for religious freedom became the birthing ground of a new nation and so much more. This "Philadelphia Story" tells it all from the first paper mill to the Mummer's Parade to American Bandstand.
The Bull in the Darkness and the One-Eyed Dog: Scenes from the Life of a Country Veterinarian
by Robert T. Sharp D.V.M.Dr. Robert Sharp tells remarkable, highly readable, and true stories of a country vet&’s encounters with animal patients of all kinds, their equally unusual if not unique owners, and the flavorful rural settings they inhabit. The Bull in the Darkness and the One-Eyed Dog is a collection of his most memorable country animal cases—many funny, some almost unbelievable, and some thought-provoking.
The Return of Caulfield Blake (An Evans Novel of the West)
by G. Clifton WislerEight years ago, forty-year-old Caulfield Blake was run out of the West Texas town of Simpson by a lynch mob. As sheriff, he&’d been called on to carry out justice. But the War was ending and upholding the law was a tough kind of business. And when it meant hanging &‘Colonel&’ Henry Simpson&’s son for killing an unpopular federal judge, the community—including Blake&’s own wife and children—wanted no part of him.Now Colonel Simpson wants to expand his spread and force out his neighbors, so he blocks up Carpenter Creek and dries up the already barren soil. There&’s only one man who will stand up to the powerful Colonel Simpson and he&’s been making a good living for himself rounding up mustangs by the Brazos River. But when Caulfield Blake gets an urgent letter from his remarried ex-wife, he listens to his heart, and not to his sense, and heads back home.
It Happened In Nevada: Remarkable Events that Shaped History (It Happened In Series)
by Elizabeth GibsonWritten in a lively, easy-to-read style, this book features approximately 30 stories written for history buffs of all ages.
Logs of the Dead Pirates Society: A Schooner Adventure Around Buzzards Bay
by Randall S. PefferThis tale of exploration and adventure is a warm account of the people and places around the waters of Southern Massachusetts.
Last Charge of the Rough Rider: Theodore Roosevelt's Final Days
by William Hazelgrove William Elliott HazelgroveThere have been many books on Theodore Roosevelt, but there are none that solely focus on the last years of his life. Racked by rheumatism, a ticking embolism, pathogens in his blood, a bad leg from an accident, and a bullet in his chest from an assassination attempt, in the last two years of his life from April 1917 to January 6, 1919, he went from the great disappointment of being denied his own regiment in World War I, leading a suicide mission of Rough Riders against the Germans, to the devastating news that his son Quentin had been shot down and killed over France. Suffering from grief and guilt, marginalized by world events, the great glow that had been his life was now but a dimming lantern. But TR&’s final years were productive ones as well: he churned out several &“instant&” books that promoted U.S. entry into the Great War, and he was making plans for another run at the Presidency in 1920 at the time of his death. Indeed, his political influence was so great that his opposition to the policies of Woodrow Wilson helped the Republican Party take back the Congress in 1918. However, as William Hazelgrove points out in this book, it was Roosevelt&’s quest for the &“vigorous life&” that, ironically, may have led to his early demise at the age of sixty. "The Old Lion is dead,&” TR&’s son Archie cabled his brother on January 6, 1919, and so, too, ended a historic era in American life and politics.
The Natural Diabetes Cure: Curing Blood Sugar Disorders Without Drugs
by Roger MasonNearly twenty million people in North America have diabetes, and each year the number continues to grow. What's most distressing is that diabetes can be easily prevented by simply maintaining a healthy balanced diet. Unfortunately, many people don't realize the serious consequences of that routine trip to their favorite fast food restaurant. Fortunately, however, best-selling author and health advocate Roger Mason is here to help with his updated edition of The Natural Diabetes Cure. In it, he provides a simple, yet effective nutritional approach to preventing and combating diabetes.Divided into two parts, The Natural Diabetes Cure begins by explaining how diabetes develops, its major causes, and the severe health risks associated with this metabolic disorder. Part Two details how a balanced diet of whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats not only helps improve health and well-being, but also prevents conditions like high blood pressure, obesity, and insulin resistance, which can lead to type-2 diabetes. Additional chapters discuss the key vitamins and supplements that can help those with diabetes regulate their blood sugar levels. Also included is a practical chapter on how to test insulin levels at home.Living with diabetes does not have to be a life sentence. You have the power to free yourself from this disorder. The Natural Diabetes Cure-with the very latest information on natural, safe, and effective treatments-will show you how.