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Luxury Marketing and Brand Strategy: Theory and Practice for a Changing World (Mastering Luxury Management)
by Květa Olšanová Gina Cook Marija ZlatićThis text provides a comprehensive and strategic overview of luxury marketing and brand management, guiding brands to balance tradition with innovation as they navigate modern challenges and seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving global market. The book explores the core aspects of luxury branding, including the defining traits of luxury brands, the dominance of major luxury groups and the resilience of independent brands with storied histories. It explores the delicate balance required to maintain a brand’s luxury status amidst evolving consumer expectations, technological advancements and sustainability concerns. Students will gain insight into innovative marketing strategies, from the use of NFTs and blockchain to the integration of AI and the metaverse in enhancing customer experiences. Offering a clear and engaging pathway through the complexities of luxury brand management, the authors draw on their extensive academic and professional experience, presenting a rich blend of theoretical insights and real-world global and cross-industry case studies from prestigious brands like Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chanel, Ferrari, Orient-Express and many others. This textbook is designed to be the cornerstone for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate courses in luxury marketing and luxury brand management. With a focus on the latest trends and future directions in luxury marketing, Luxury Marketing and Brand Strategy is not only an academic resource but also a practical guide for navigating and succeeding in the dynamic luxury market. Online resources include PowerPoint lecture slides for each chapter, sample answers for discussion questions, and a test bank. Please visit www.routledge.com/9781032973951.
Handbook of AI-Based Mechatronics Systems and Smart Solutions in Industrial Automation (Intelligent Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering)
by Vandana Sharma Pushpalatha Naveenkumar Gunapriya DevarajanArtificial intelligence (AI) and mechatronics are booming areas where most of the industrial sectors are becoming smart nowadays. This handbook includes material of multidisciplinary content from the AI, mechanical, and electronics engineering domains, among others. It gives insights into various application sectors discussing current global developments in mechatronics employing AI technology and addressing the complexity of current issues and the effects of diverse mechatronics systems.Handbook of AI-Based Mechatronics Systems and Smart Solutions in Industrial Automation focuses on system automation, predictive analysis, preventive analysis, and real-time decision-making systems for next-generation automation. It discusses the advancements of mechatronics systems using AI applications along with the global approach toward smart industrial automation and presents the impact of AI on today’s work of autonomous and industrial automation. The book discusses future research potential and is beneficial to manufacturing, healthcare, and finance disputes, while it offers AI algorithms to analyze large amounts of data and identifies patterns, trends, and anomalies for accurate predictions and optimization processes. The handbook also addresses use cases and case studies related to AI in mechatronics along with applications.Scholars in the field of AI in mechatronics and related applications will find this book useful. In particular, attention is drawn to both fundamental ideas and important practical contexts. Readers interested in the most recent findings in the field of problem-oriented processing approaches in mechatronics, including those in academia, data science, industry, research, and graduate and undergraduate students, will find this fascinating handbook extremely interesting.
Lectures on Differential Geometry with Maple (Textbooks in Mathematics)
by Mayer HumiThis text is designed to update the Differential Geometry course by making it more relevant to today’s students. This new approach emphasizes applications and computer programs aimed at twenty-first-century audiences. It is intended for mathematics students, applied scientists, and engineers who attempt to integrate differential geometry techniques in their work or research.The course can require students to carry out a daunting amount of time-consuming hand computations like the computation of the Christoffel symbols. As a result, the scope of the applied topics and examples possible to cover might be limited. In addition, most books on this topic have only a scant number of applications.The book is meant to evolve the course by including topics that are relevant to students. To achieve this goal, this book uses numerical, symbolic computations, and graphical tools as an integral part of the topics presented. This book provides students with a set of Maple/MATLAB® programs that will enable them to explore the course topics visually and in depth. These programs facilitate topic and application integration and provide the student with visual reinforcement of the concepts, examples, and exercises of varying complexity.This unique text will empower students and users to explore in depth and visualize the topics covered, while these programs can be easily modified for other applications or other packages of numerical/symbolic languages. The programs are available to download for instructors and students using this book for coursework.
Applications of Federated Learning in Technological Advancements: Use Cases and Applications
by Danilo Pelusi Rajesh Kumar Dhanaraj A. Prasanth S Balasubramaniam S. JayachitraThis book explores the applications and advancements of federated learning across diverse sectors, focusing on its integration with cutting- edge technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and digital twins. Real-world examples and case studies illustrate federated learning’s role in healthcare, smart cities, and maritime applications while addressing critical concerns such as security. It provides insights into federated learning’s transformative potential, offering practical strategies for intelligent systems and sustainable environments. The book particularly:• Focuses on the federated learning–based model optimization, addressing the significance of IoT and federated learning in the evolution of intelligent systems for various applications;• Describes the different optimization techniques of federated learning systems from a practical point of view;• Highlights economic, social, and environmental impacts of smart technologies and provides insights into IoT, 5G/ 6G communication, and computing standards;• Provides analysis of the use cases of federated learning regarding the development of IoT, AI, blockchain, digital twins;• Offers strategies for overcoming challenges associated with federated learning systems, including connectivity, computation, threats, privacy, and security issues.It covers fundamental concepts, practical implementations, and trends, to serve as a reference resource for professionals and researchers in the field.
The White Mountain (The Nero Wolfe Mysteries)
by Robert GoldsboroughAn epicurean mystery featuring the iconic sleuth and his sidekick from the author who &“brings Nero Wolfe, late of Rex Stout, gloriously back to life&” (Chicago magazine). A dark cloud has fallen over Nero Wolfe&’s New York brownstone. For days, house chef Fritz Brenner has worn a worried expression, caused by the news from back home in Switzerland that his beloved cousin is missing. When a hired detective on the ground is unable to turn up any leads, Fritz takes it upon himself to return to Geneva and launch his own investigation. However, when Fritz himself goes missing, it&’s up to Wolfe and his faithful assistant Archie Goodwin to travel to Geneva and save the day. Despite the disruptions of international travel, which are particularly intense for an enormous private detective who rarely, if ever, leaves his 59th Street home, the trip goes relatively smoothly—that is, until they reach their destination and Archie&’s puzzling inquest begins. He soon uncovers a tangled case that straddles the French-Swiss border in the shadow of Mont Blanc, and an underground network that will stop at nothing—not even murder—to preserve its secrets. Praise for Robert Goldsborough&’s Nero Wolfe Mysteries &“Goldsborough has all of the late writer&’s stylistic mannerisms down pat.&” —The New York Times &“Fans of that fat genius, Nero Wolfe, and his indomitable sidekick, Archie Goodwin, will be gratified by this stylish revival.&” —Publishers Weekly &“Goldsborough does a masterly job with the Wolfe legacy.&” —Booklist
The Prince and the Bot! (Little Golden Book)
by Steve BehlingArmor Up with Iron Man as he teams up with his super hero friends in this action-packed Little Golden Book based on the upcoming Disney Jr. preschool animated series, Marvel&’s Iron Man and his Awesome Friends!When a new super villain threatens the neighborhood, Iron Man teams up with his awesome friends to save the day! Kids 2 to 5 years old—along with Marvel fan and collectors of all ages—will love this full-color Little Golden Book based on the upcoming Disney Jr. animated series, Marvel&’s Iron Man and His Awesome Friends.Little Golden Books enjoy nearly 100% consumer recognition. They feature beloved classics, hot licenses, and new original stories . . . the classics of tomorrow. We publish two to three Marvel Little Golden Books each year.
A Land So Wide: A Novel
by Erin A. CraigFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Thirteenth Child comes an irresistible blend of dark fairytale and romantic fantasy. • The town of Mistaken has a secret…and it&’s up to one woman to uncover the truth, confront her past, and save the man she loves. "Wonderous and haunting. Erin A. Craig strikes gold again." —Marisha Pessl, New York Times bestselling author of Night Film and Darkly "This book is an undeniable triumph. Beautiful and dark and unforgettable.&”—Shea Ernshaw, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A History of Wild PlacesLike everyone else in the settlement of Mistaken, Greer Mackenzie is trapped. Founded by an ambitious lumber merchant, the village is blessed with rich natural resources that have made its people prosperous—but at a cost. The same woods that have lined the townsfolks&’ pockets harbor dangerous beasts: wolves, bears, and the Bright-Eyeds—monsters beyond description who have rained utter destruction down on nearby settlements. But Mistaken&’s founders made a deal with the mysterious Benevolence: the Warding Stones that surround the town will keep the Bright-Eyeds out—and the town&’s citizens in. Anyone who spends a night within Mistaken&’s borders belongs to it forever.Greer, a mapmaker and eccentric dreamer, has always ached to explore the world outside, even though she knows she and her longtime love, Ellis Beaufort, will never see it. Until, on the day she and Ellis are meant to finally begin their lives together, Greer watches in horror as her beloved disappears beyond the Warding Stones, pursued by a monstrous creature. Determined to rescue Ellis, she figures out a way to defy Mistaken&’s curse and begins a trek through the cold and pitiless wilderness. But there, Greer is hunted, not only by the ruthless Bright-Eyeds but by the secret truths behind Mistaken&’s founding and her own origins.Playfully drawing from Scottish folklore, Erin A. Craig&’s adult debut is both a deeply atmospheric and profoundly romantic exploration of freedom versus security: a stunning celebration of one woman's relentless bravery on a quest to reclaim her lost love—and seize her own future.
The Book of Gifts
by Lucy Claire DunbarA renowned artist shows that hope can be found everywhere—in family, friendships, and even the changing of seasons—through 100+ beautiful illustrations and thoughtful affirmations that capture the magic of self-love and resilience. From celebrating the kindness of strangers to commemorating loss, Lucy Claire Dunbar seeks to warm the heart with every line of her hand-drawn illustrations. In The Book of Gifts, she intertwines some of her most popular artwork with heartfelt affirmations to create an irresistible keepsake and perennially appealing gift. With chapters that cover themes of love, friendship, gratitude, courage, memory, kindness, self-love, and hope, this book reminds us that no matter the challenges we face, there's always joy to be found if we stop to look for it.Lucy's journey as an artist began when she temporarily lost her sight at the age of twenty-one. Lucy's irrepressible hopefulness kept her afloat, and fortunately, most of her vision has since been restored. Now, Lucy draws daily to ensure that she never forgets the gifts that each day has shown her. With The Book of Gifts, Lucy celebrates the optimism and positivity that has gotten her through so much, making it the perfect volume to share with friends, family, a partner, or just yourself.
Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novel: Space (Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novels)
by Mary Pope OsborneWhen Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House #8: Midnight on the Moon, they had lots of questions about planets, stars, and the universe. Learn more along with them as they track the facts about space—available for the first time ever in a nonfiction graphic novel format!Filled with up-to-date information and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker Graphic Novels are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures!How did the universe begin? How long does it take to get to the moon? How hot is the sun? What does it feel like to be in space? There&’s so much to learn, so come along on an out-of-this-world adventure with Jack and Annie as they investigate and explore space—it&’s one readers ages 7-10 won&’t want to miss!Did you know that there&’s a Magic Tree House book for every kid?Magic Tree House: Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just beginning chapter booksMerlin Missions: More challenging adventures for the experienced readerSuper Edition: A longer and more dangerous adventureFact Trackers: Nonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House adventuresGraphic Novels: All the fun of the original Magic Tree House books, now available in an easy-to-read graphic format with all-new art!
Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard: A Novel
by Kiran DesaiSampath Chawla was born in a time of drought that ended with a vengeance the night of his birth. All signs being auspicious, the villagers triumphantly assured Sampath's proud parents that their son was destined for greatness.Twenty years of failure later, that unfortunately does not appear to be the case. A sullen government worker, Sampath is inspired only when in search of a quiet place to take his nap. "But the world is round," his grandmother says. "Wait and see! Even if it appears he is going downhill, he will come up the other side. Yes, on top of the world. He is just taking a longer route." No one believes her until, one day, Sampath climbs into a guava tree and becomes unintentionally famous as a holy man, setting off a series of events that spin increasingly out of control. A delightfully sweet comic novel that ends in a raucous bang, Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard is as surprising and entertaining as it is beautifully wrought.
Mia the Masterpiece: An Empowering Story About Inclusivity and Growing Up with Down Syndrome (Step into Reading)
by Mia ArmstrongTween actress Mia Armstrong celebrates her fun, funny, beautiful childhood living with Down syndrome in this debut picture book.Don&’t miss Mia in A Christmas in New Hope, streaming now! Mia likes many of the things other people like--going to the beach, the color blue, drawing. But she doesn't like when strangers stare at her because she looks different from them. Down syndrome allows Mia to see and understand the world in a way that may not make sense to others. She considers it her superpower--and instead of it making her strange, she considers herself a masterpiece. As we all are. In this sparkling picture book, Mia offers a glimpse into the life of a child with Down syndrome, helping some readers see themselves in a book and helping others understand those friends, classmates, and family members who are neurodivergent.
The Girl with Ice in Her Veins: A Lisbeth Salander Novel (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Series)
by Karin Smirnoff&“Lisbeth Salander is back—and maybe better than ever.&” —Lee Child&“Fresh, fearless. . . . One of the great crime series of our time could not be in safer, more capable hands.&” —Chris WhitakerINTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER • Lisbeth Salander returns in this chilling new installment of the multi-million-copy bestselling Millennium series.Sweden&’s far north is growing colder; even in springtime, the town of Gasskas is buried under a relentless snow. As temperatures drop, tensions rise between a global corporation shamelessly exploiting the area's natural resources and wary locals who have scores to settle. A bomb blasts apart a crucial bridge. Soon after, a young journalist is found murdered.Meanwhile, Lisbeth is at home in Stockholm, looking to fill the void her last lover left behind. When she discovers that fellow hacker Plague has been kidnapped and taken up north, and finds her niece, Svala, on her doorstep, she has no choice but to return to Gasskas—with Mikael Blomkvist at her side. Blomkvist takes the helm at Gasskas's newspaper, and Lisbeth tries to locate Plague. But then Svala goes missing, and Lisbeth's worst fears come to haunt her. . . Lured back to a lawless town full of predators disguised as saviors and foes disguised as friends, forced to face down their own troubling pasts and those of their loved ones, Salander and Blomkvist must untangle a history of violence before it's too late. The Girl with Ice in Her Veins is a twisty, vertiginous, hard-hitting thriller that breathes new life into Stieg Larsson's epic series and unforgettable characters.
The Modern Huntsman Cookbook: Recipes and Stories Earned in Wild Places
by The Editors of Modern Huntsman MagazineA vividly photographed and illustrated celebration of the natural world and contemporary hunting practices, this wildly inspired cookbook features provocative essays and fifty recipes from a dozen hunters and conservationists around the globe.Blending authentic storytelling with stunning visuals and recipes, The Modern Huntsman Cookbook will pull you from your kitchen out into the wild. This isn&’t just a collection of dishes but an exploration of our connection to the land and passion for the beauty and sanctity of nature, brought to you by the team behind Modern Huntsman Magazine. Including personal recipes and literary essays from world-renowned chefs and writers, this book inspires and educates home cooks on the game we hunt and the food we eat, both wild and domesticated.You'll hear from fisher and chef Nelly Hand, who grew up on the Alaskan seashore and has a lifetime&’s worth of experience making simple, fresh meals cooking with what's on hand. She makes Pickled Wild Salmon to preserve her catch for just a bit longer and Cast Iron Campfire Spot Prawns for a simple dinner on the beach. Celebrity chef Eduardo Garcia delves into how cooking is the ultimate act of caring: for yourself, your family, and your environment. He shares how he uses the whole animal by making Bison Stock and relishes in the nobility of the honeybee and its role in our ecosystem in his Pollinator Ice Cream. Other contributors include Michelin-starred chef Jesse Griffiths and writer and environmental activist Rick Bass, who meditates on what we owe nature, which has given us life itself.Filled with ways to incorporate more game into your diet and including options to create these dishes even when you don't have the wild ingredients on hand, The Modern Huntsman Cookbook connects you to recipes that bring nature to your plate.
Archibald and the Furry Dinosaurs
by Suzanne LangMeet Archibald, the only bald dinosaur in the world. From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of Grumpy Monkey comes a charming new character in this laugh-out-loud story of Jurassic proportions that celebrates standing out from the crowd.Long ago, in the time of prehistoric preening, all dinosaurs have fur. All except for one. Meet Archibald.When Archibald embarks on a dangerous quest to find his lost locks, he encounters danger at every turn. Along the way, he outwits the clever Woollyciraptors, rescues two dinosaurs from getting eaten, and even encounters the dreaded Furannosaurus Rex! While he may not end this story with even a strand of hair on his head, he does begin to see that his life is wonderful as it is. As he discovers, it&’s better to focus on what you do have, not on what you don&’t. Readers will laugh along as Archibald learns to embrace the things that make you different.
The Echo People
by SD YoungwolfA thought-provoking picture book about the ways we create our own realities through the words and actions that we put out into the world. In the early morning hours, two young children go on a journey of discovery with their grandfather, a great chief. After offering prayers to Creator, Grandfather leads Aiyanna and Little Wolf separately to the river gorge to meet the Echo People. There, surrounded by the beauty of Mother Earth, the children connect with the Echo People in a way that reveals something about themselves and learn a valuable lesson that will guide them throughout their lives. Winner of Lee & Low's New Voices award, The Echo People gently teaches young readers that if we meet the world with love and kindness then that kindness is echoed back to us.
Surfacing Brilliance Through Meaningful Science Assessment: Shifting Practice to Reflect Today′s Students and Today′s Standards
by Aneesha BadrinarayanScience education is evolving–and our assessments should, too. The Next Generation Science Standards and similar standards based on A Framework for K-12 Science Education ushered in a bold vision focused on figuring out phenomena and problems, sensemaking that mirrors how scientists work, and real-world relevance. Although instruction has started to shift, assessment has too often lagged behind—failing to capture or support the depth, complexity, and creativity of meaningful science learning. Surfacing Brilliance Through Meaningful Science Assessment: Shifting Practice to Reflect Today’s Students and Today’s Standards is the essential guide for educators and leaders ready to rethink how we understand, evaluate, and support K-12 science learning. Written by Aneesha Badrinarayan, a leading voice in science education and assessment, this book offers a clear roadmap for designing assessments that surface the brilliance of young people in ways that are meaningful, equitable, and grounded in the lived realities of today’s classrooms. Drawing on four core priorities—sensemaking, relevance, assets, and opportunity—this book empowers educators to move beyond traditional tests to create assessments that reveal what students truly understand and can do. Bridging cutting-edge research and practical implementation, this book offers: Concrete strategies for using phenomena, problematizing strategies, and purposeful prompts to drive authentic sensemaking Frameworks and tools to develop relevant, asset-based assessments that reflect students’ strengths and experiences and are specific to a given classroom context Approaches to using data for targeted feedback and deeper learning A forward-looking chapter on how to meaningfully integrate AI into science assessment in an age of rapidly evolving technology Whether you’re a K–12 teacher, instructional leader, or assessment designer, Surfacing Brilliance Through Meaningful Science Assessment will transform how you think about using assessment to understand, evaluate, and support student learning. This guide ensures that educators and leaders assess students in ways that center student brilliance, embrace innovation, and inspire learners to achieve ambitious learning goals in science.
Surfacing Brilliance Through Meaningful Science Assessment: Shifting Practice to Reflect Today′s Students and Today′s Standards
by Aneesha BadrinarayanScience education is evolving–and our assessments should, too. The Next Generation Science Standards and similar standards based on A Framework for K-12 Science Education ushered in a bold vision focused on figuring out phenomena and problems, sensemaking that mirrors how scientists work, and real-world relevance. Although instruction has started to shift, assessment has too often lagged behind—failing to capture or support the depth, complexity, and creativity of meaningful science learning. Surfacing Brilliance Through Meaningful Science Assessment: Shifting Practice to Reflect Today’s Students and Today’s Standards is the essential guide for educators and leaders ready to rethink how we understand, evaluate, and support K-12 science learning. Written by Aneesha Badrinarayan, a leading voice in science education and assessment, this book offers a clear roadmap for designing assessments that surface the brilliance of young people in ways that are meaningful, equitable, and grounded in the lived realities of today’s classrooms. Drawing on four core priorities—sensemaking, relevance, assets, and opportunity—this book empowers educators to move beyond traditional tests to create assessments that reveal what students truly understand and can do. Bridging cutting-edge research and practical implementation, this book offers: Concrete strategies for using phenomena, problematizing strategies, and purposeful prompts to drive authentic sensemaking Frameworks and tools to develop relevant, asset-based assessments that reflect students’ strengths and experiences and are specific to a given classroom context Approaches to using data for targeted feedback and deeper learning A forward-looking chapter on how to meaningfully integrate AI into science assessment in an age of rapidly evolving technology Whether you’re a K–12 teacher, instructional leader, or assessment designer, Surfacing Brilliance Through Meaningful Science Assessment will transform how you think about using assessment to understand, evaluate, and support student learning. This guide ensures that educators and leaders assess students in ways that center student brilliance, embrace innovation, and inspire learners to achieve ambitious learning goals in science.
Readers Read. Writers Write. Mathers Math!: Bridging the Gap Between Literacy and Mathematics (Corwin Mathematics Series)
by Deborah Peart CraytonEarly Literacy + Early Numeracy = Academic Success When it comes to math, educators can feel the same tension they see in their students—from uncertainty and anxiety to a lack of confidence in their own skills. This mindset creates barriers in teaching and learning and perpetuates disparities in achievement. Readers Read. Writers Write. Mathers Math!: Bridging the Gap Between Literacy and Mathematics introduces a groundbreaking framework to support educators in transforming their own math identities and creating classrooms that redefine the concept of literacy to include numeracy, so that every student feels capable, confident, and excited about math. Author Deborah Peart Crayton challenges the notion that math is optional; instead she empowers educators to build a positive relationship with math while helping their students do the same. Grounded in the belief that math, like literacy, is essential for navigating the world, this book offers strategies and tips to reshape math instruction and create a supportive environment where every student thrives. Through storytelling, practical tools, actionable plans, and "mathfirmations," this book Redefines mathematics as a vital part of life Applies literacy teaching strategies to math instruction to inspire math engagement outside of the traditional block Integrates math into reading, writing, and other subjects for meaningful, cross-curricular learning Uses oral traditions, visual storytelling, and interdisciplinary methods to create a joyful, rich, and holistic learning experience Whether you’re building confidence in your own math skills or looking to foster a community of math enthusiasts in your classroom, this book will equip you to lead the way. By viewing math as an essential life skill rather than an exclusive discipline, every child can realize their potential as a Mather!
Readers Read. Writers Write. Mathers Math!: Bridging the Gap Between Literacy and Mathematics (Corwin Mathematics Series)
by Deborah Peart CraytonEarly Literacy + Early Numeracy = Academic Success When it comes to math, educators can feel the same tension they see in their students—from uncertainty and anxiety to a lack of confidence in their own skills. This mindset creates barriers in teaching and learning and perpetuates disparities in achievement. Readers Read. Writers Write. Mathers Math!: Bridging the Gap Between Literacy and Mathematics introduces a groundbreaking framework to support educators in transforming their own math identities and creating classrooms that redefine the concept of literacy to include numeracy, so that every student feels capable, confident, and excited about math. Author Deborah Peart Crayton challenges the notion that math is optional; instead she empowers educators to build a positive relationship with math while helping their students do the same. Grounded in the belief that math, like literacy, is essential for navigating the world, this book offers strategies and tips to reshape math instruction and create a supportive environment where every student thrives. Through storytelling, practical tools, actionable plans, and "mathfirmations," this book Redefines mathematics as a vital part of life Applies literacy teaching strategies to math instruction to inspire math engagement outside of the traditional block Integrates math into reading, writing, and other subjects for meaningful, cross-curricular learning Uses oral traditions, visual storytelling, and interdisciplinary methods to create a joyful, rich, and holistic learning experience Whether you’re building confidence in your own math skills or looking to foster a community of math enthusiasts in your classroom, this book will equip you to lead the way. By viewing math as an essential life skill rather than an exclusive discipline, every child can realize their potential as a Mather!
Statistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice
by Jacinta M. GauStatistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice, Fourth Edition demonstrates the relevancy of statistics in an age of artificial intelligence (AI), deep fakes, and misinformation by helping students ask the right questions so that they can be open-minded but sufficiently skeptical. Jacinta M. Gau uses conversational language to break down complicated concepts, presents statistical tests step by step, and uses SPSS to guide students through obtaining and interpreting output. New to the Fourth Edition are updated examples including the #MeToo and racial justice movements’ impact on the criminal justice system, implications of AI for fraud and cybercrime, and the increasing prevalence of mass casualty events. New data sets are provided, and many Critical Thinking Questions, Learning Checks, Chapter Review Questions have been expanded and updated. These changes reflect a commitment to making statistics more approachable and engaging for students, with a focus on real-world applications and critical thinking.
Statistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice
by Jacinta M. GauStatistics for Criminology and Criminal Justice, Fourth Edition demonstrates the relevancy of statistics in an age of artificial intelligence (AI), deep fakes, and misinformation by helping students ask the right questions so that they can be open-minded but sufficiently skeptical. Jacinta M. Gau uses conversational language to break down complicated concepts, presents statistical tests step by step, and uses SPSS to guide students through obtaining and interpreting output. New to the Fourth Edition are updated examples including the #MeToo and racial justice movements’ impact on the criminal justice system, implications of AI for fraud and cybercrime, and the increasing prevalence of mass casualty events. New data sets are provided, and many Critical Thinking Questions, Learning Checks, Chapter Review Questions have been expanded and updated. These changes reflect a commitment to making statistics more approachable and engaging for students, with a focus on real-world applications and critical thinking.
Not Just Sunday: Reimagine the Reach and Rhythms of Your Church
by Jevon Caldwell-GrossFlexible ministry strategies for modern congregations.Not Just Sunday equips churches to thrive by creating meaningful connections for transformative experiences in everyday places within the community. It equips you to modernize the skills of your leaders and congregants so that your sermons, worship, and ministries have a deeper impact on your community throughout the week.Expert guide and experienced pastor Jevon Caldwell-Gross explores a variety of churches and ministries as models for success. He introduces new tools and teaches how to use them. You’ll learn about hybrid ministry forms and ways to connect with people outside the physical church setting. The chapters end with a set of strategic questions for congregational planning. Not Just Sunday guides leaders and congregations into innovative ministry where they can thrive in new ways, creating meaningful connections in the community and nurturing deep discipleship in the name of Christ.
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus Leader Guide: An Advent to Christmas Pilgrimage
by Andy Langford Ann Langford DuncanOpen your heart to the good news of Christmas The Leader Guide contains discussion questions and session plans for a five-week Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus study, including a lesson for Christmas. It includes opening and closing prayers, optional activities, and weekly session goals. It is designed to be used with the book and DVD.The Christian year is fundamentally a roadmap for pilgrims, as biblical witnesses lead spiritually hungry people on a journey to receive the full riches of God’s grace. During Advent, we take the first steps.In Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus, Andy Langford and Ann Langford Duncan invite you on an Advent-to-Christmas pilgrimage to draw closer to Jesus and invite others to join you on this journey. Traditional Scripture readings and acts of worship reveal anew the treasures of God’s grace for all people. Let this book guide you to open your heart to the priceless gifts of the good news. Start your pilgrimage today and experience the full riches of God's love.During Advent and Christmas, explore:An Early Prophet: IsaiahTwo Later Prophets: John the Baptist and John the TheologianThe Mother of God and First Disciple: MaryThe First Witnesses: Angels, Shepherds, Simeon, and Anna Grace Born in Bethlehem
Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus: An Advent to Christmas Pilgrimage
by Andy Langford Ann Langford DuncanOpen your heart to the good news of Christmas The Christian year is fundamentally a roadmap for pilgrims, as biblical witnesses lead spiritually hungry people on a journey to receive the full riches of God’s grace. During Advent, we take the first steps.In Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus, Andy Langford and Ann Langford Duncan invite you on an Advent-to-Christmas pilgrimage to draw closer to Jesus and invite others to join you on this journey. Traditional Scripture readings and acts of worship reveal anew the treasures of God’s grace for all people. Let this book guide you to open your heart to the priceless gifts of the good news. Start your pilgrimage today and experience the full riches of God's love.During Advent and Christmas, explore:An Early Prophet: IsaiahTwo Later Prophets: John the Baptist and John the TheologianThe Mother of God and First Disciple: MaryThe First Witnesses: Angels, Shepherds, Simeon, and Anna Grace Born in BethlehemIn addition to the book, other study components include a Leader Guide and video available on DVD.
Voices of Advent Leader Guide: The Bible’s Insights for a Season of Hope
by Matthew L. SkinnerExperience Advent with the Scriptures that inspire Christmas.The Leader Guide contains discussion questions and session plans for a four-week study of Voices of Advent. It includes opening and closing prayers, optional activities, and weekly session goals. It is designed to be used with the book and DVD.In Voices of Advent, Matthew L. Skinner leads readers through biblical texts and explores how they shape our lives and Christmas celebrations. We listen as Jesus promises to return to us in the future, to John the Baptist as he prepares the way for the Messiah, to the faithful people and poets who anticipate the magnificence of Jesus’s birth, and to the angels and visionaries who praise God when Christmas dawns. Listen carefully to the Bible’s various perspectives that shape our preparations for Christmas; you’ll hear hope in all of them. Voices of Advent helps readers experience Advent not only as the start of the Christian Church Year, but also as the powerful overture that sets the tone for the incredible story of Jesus.