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Critical Thinking in Science Education and Teacher Training (Contemporary Trends and Issues in Science Education #2)
by Antonio Joaquín Franco-MariscalThis edited volume explores the challenge of fostering critical thinking (CT) skills in science education, presenting the ENCIC-CT model as a framework for development. Named after the Science Education and Competences (Enseñanza de las Ciencias y Competencias, ENCIC) research group at the University of Malaga, Spain, this model emphasizes cultivating CT through socio-scientific issues and daily-life problems. It includes three key domains: knowledge, skills, and dispositions, each encompassing various dimensions addressed through scientific practices like argumentation, inquiry, and modeling. Teaching strategies such as gamification, role-playing, micro-debates, augmented reality, controversy mapping, and digital storytelling are highlighted. Spanning theoretical perspectives and practical experiences from early childhood to higher education, this book consolidates findings from the Spanish R&D project, “Citizens with Critical Thinking: A Challenge for Teachers in Science Education.” It is an essential resource for educators, researchers, and practitioners, offering valuable insights and practical applications for all educational levels.
Wissenschaftliches Schreiben mit Leichtigkeit: Durchblick und Erfolg im Studium mit smartem Schreiben (essentials)
by Sarah VaclavIn diesem praxisnahen Essential entmystifiziert ein erfahrener Schreibcoach das wissenschaftliche Schreiben und macht es zugänglich für Studierende aller Fachbereiche, sodass es der Freude am Studium nicht mehr im Weg steht. Mit einem innovativen Ansatz, der Strategie, Kreativität und Individualität vereint, wird das Schreiben von wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten zu einer bereichernden und weniger belastenden Erfahrung. Der Leitfaden motiviert und unterstützt Studierende aktiv bei der Erstellung von Essays, Hausarbeiten, Referaten und mehr, indem er praktische Tipps und bewährte Techniken bietet. Mit diesem Buch an der Seite erhalten Studierende nicht nur wertvolles Handwerkszeug, sondern auch die nötige Zuversicht, um ihre akademischen Texte erfolgreich und selbstbewusst zu gestalten. Ein unverzichtbarer Begleiter für alle, die ihre Schreibfähigkeiten verbessern und ihre wissenschaftlichen Arbeiten erfolgreich meistern möchten.
Thymus Transcriptome and Cell Biology (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology #1471)
by Geraldo A. Passos Daniella Arêas Mendes-da-Cruz Wilson SavinoThis volume focuses on a challenging field in biomedicine: the genetic control of central immune tolerance. The thymus gland is a lymphoid organ implicated in T cells' maturation, differentiation, and selection. Its function is associated with the control of immune homeostasis in the body, establishing central immune tolerance, and preventing the onset of autoimmune diseases. This book focuses on thymus development, their cellular components and their respective function, and the peculiar gene expression profiling (transcriptome) found in the medullary thymic epithelial cells (mTECs) that are implicated in the self-representation in the thymus and the Autoimmune regulator (Aire) gene. Chapters also explore the mutations in the Aire gene, manifestation of autoimmune diseases, and the role of cell-cell interactions within the thymus with implications in the negative selection (elimination) of nascent autoreactive T cells in preventing aggressive autoimmunity. This new edition includes two new chapters devoted to the genome editing of the Aire gene through Crispr-Cas9 system, and thymic involution.All chapters have been updated to reflect the latest research in the field.
Voneinander lernen: Erfahrungen aus einem Mentoring-Programm für weibliche Nachwuchsführungskräfte
by Christina HeßlingAuf der Basis qualitativer Interviews mit Mentees und Mentor:innen werden in dieser Arbeit verschiedene Aspekte der Mentoring-Beziehung in einem Blended-Mentoring-Setting untersucht. Der Fokus liegt dabei insbesondere auf der Exploration der Beziehung in diesem spezifischen Setting, den potenziellen Lernformen der Mentees und Mentor:innen sowie auf den Lernergebnissen der Mentees und Mentor:innen. Frauen sind in Führungspositionen nach wie vor unterrepräsentiert. Betriebliche Mentoring-Programme sollen hier als Instrumente der Frauenförderung ansetzen und Frauen den Zugang zu Netzwerken ermöglichen sowie zu mehr Sichtbarkeit im Unternehmen verhelfen. Der Kern betrieblicher Mentoring-Programme ist die individuelle Beziehung zwischen den Mentees und den Mentor:innen. Diese Beziehung soll den Mentees Lerngelegenheiten bieten und den Kontakt zu Rollenvorbildern ermöglichen.
Wedding Bell Blues
by Robyn AmosHe's everything a girl could want...And everything this girl wants to run from!Moni Lawrence can't believe her good fortune! Thanks to an unexpected inheritance, she's leaving her tiny Virginia hometown in the dust and heading west to spread her wings and fly free. But she makes more of a splash than she intended in San Diego, when she's so distracted by the sight of a naked man, she drives her car through his fence and into his swimming pool. It's understandable, since Grant Forrest is so fine he'd turn any woman's head. And when it's been decided (in court!) that Moni has to personally repair the damage -- and is going to be around him a lot -- she knows she'd better keep her passion in check, or else she might end up uttering those deadly, reedom-suffocating words, "I do!"Of course, Grant's been disastrously down that aisle twice already and isn't looking for Mrs. Number Three. Besides, he obviously thinks Moni's just a sexy, perky, destructive featherhead and serious trouble.But what's that glint in his dreamy dark eyes?
Rumors of God: Experience the Kind of Faith You´ve Only Heard About
by Darren Whitehead Jon TysonDiscover a faith that goes beyond doubt and reveals how God continues to fulfill his promises today just as he did in biblical times, unlocking true purpose and fulfillment in our busy, modern lives.Where is the life God promised us?In the midst of our fast-paced schedules and endless distractions, we often push God to the background, struggling to believe that his promises are still relevant. He seems distant, and the abundant life Jesus spoke about doesn't seem possible. When we hear that God wants to give, say, and show us more, we assume it's just a rumor. But what if God really is calling us to something more--a life of deeper purpose, fulfillment, and peace today and right now?In Rumors of God, Jon Tyson and Darren Whitehead challenge us to reimagine what it means to live a life shaped by faith. They invite us to close the gap between the promises we've heard and the reality we experience, helping us see how God's presence and power are at work even in our modern, everyday lives.This book is more than a reminder--it's a call to rediscover a God who is active, present, and moving among us. For those feeling weary, jaded, or uncertain about how faith fits into today's world, Rumors of God offers a fresh perspective on God's timeless promises.
The Source of My Strength: Relying on the Life-Changing Power of Jesus to Heal Our Wounded Hearts
by Charles F. StanleyAre you lonely? Do you feel restless and frustrated? Is anxiety eating away your joy or insecurity threatening your peace of mind? These problems may be symptoms of emotional wounds that need the healing touch of Jesus.The Source of My Strength is a moving and personal look at the power of Christ to comfort those who hurt and to free those who are oppressed. Sharing his own journey through emotional pain, Dr. Charles Stanley offers biblical principles that help you:overcome pain, insecurity, frustration, loneliness, and alienationunderstand how emotional burdens constrict and confine your choices in lifeconfront painful memories of the pastfind healing and hope in the promises of GodIf you long to live fully and freely every day, this practical guide can help you discover your liberty in Christ.No matter who we are today, we are poor?or lacking?in some way. We are captives to the memories of the past and the limited expectations we have for our futures. And unless we are willing to deal with the painful experiences that life brings our way, the pain becomes a burden and wound of the heart. Today is a great day to ask the Lord Jesus to take off your heart the heavy load you are carrying. ?Charles Stanley
Patton: The Pursuit of Destiny (The Generals Series)
by Ed Breslin Agostino von HassellHe was a harsh taskmaster who comforted dying soldiers and quietly commended their valor. A crusty, often foulmouthed commander who wrote tender letters home to the love of his life.Gen. George S. Patton Jr. comes to life in these pages as one of the most colorful, enigmatic, and unfairly maligned leaders in U.S. military history. Often caricatured—as in the big-screen biopic, Patton—the general was a complex blend of battle-tested strengths and nearly fatal personal flaws.Without varnishing over his shortcomings, Patton: The Pursuit of Destiny shatters myths and builds a compelling case for a deeper appreciation of the man who inspired unsurpassed loyalty and admiration from the soldiers who served under him.Destined for an outsized life, Patton parlayed his family’s deep military roots, his World War I experiences, his Olympic exploits, and his passion for freedom to become one of the linchpins of Allied victory in World War II.
The Daily Light Journal: Evening Readings
by Anne Graham LotzSince 1998, when J.Countryman introduced the The Daily Light Journal, it has sold over 200,000 copies. This companion Daily Light Journal includes the evening readings from the devotional along with space for the reader's own thoughts. With a page for every day of the year; this leather-bound edition is available in burgundy, saddle brown, black, and green.
A Love for Irma Rose: An Amish Year Novella (Amish Year Novellas)
by Beth WisemanThe year is 1957, and young Irma Rose has a choice to make. Date the man who is &“right&” for her? Or give Jonas a chance, the wild and reckless suitor who refuses to take no for an answer? Irma Rose steps onto the path she believes God has planned for her, but when she loses her footing, she is forced to rethink her choice.
Unexpected Grace: Comfort in the Midst of Loss
by Sheila WalshWhen Eleanor Pfaehler and I met, we stood on opposite sides of an invisible, and seemingly insurmountable, wall," Sheila Walsh writes. "Eleanor and I talked over this wall. At times we reached up to hug. But the wall was always there."Then Eleanor was diagnosed with liver cancer. Finally, by the grace and mercy of God alone, the wall came crashing down. Eleanor and I found ourselves swimming in the river of mercy with our arms around each other, holding each other, willing to give our lives for each other."Unexpected Grace is a tender account of the relationship between a mother and daughter-in-law and how they discovered extravagant grace in the midst of what could have been the most tragic experience of their lives. Their story will encourage you and help you see how God can bring good out of even the bleakest circumstances.Previously published as Stories from the River of Mercy.
The Female of the Species: A Novel
by Lionel Shriver“Shriver’s debut is a 'literary' novel without an iota of pretentiousness. It reads with the grace of a well-written spy story, but conveys some of its author’s early wisdom about what our humanity both demands of and grants us.” —Washington PostThe first novel by the New York Times bestselling author Lionel Shriver, The Female of the Species is the exotic and chilling story of a highly independent and successful woman’s late-life romantic education, in all its ecstasy and desperationStill unattached and childless at fifty-nine, world-renowned anthropologist Gray Kaiser is seemingly invincible—and untouchable. Returning to make a documentary at the site of her first great triumph in Kenya, she is accompanied by her faithful middle-aged assistant, Errol McEchern, who has loved her for years in silence. When sexy young graduate assistant Raphael Sarasola arrives on the scene, Gray is captivated and falls hopelessly in love—before an amazed and injured Errol's eyes. As he follows the progress of their affair with jealous fascination, Errol watches helplessly from the sidelines as a proud and fierce woman is reduced to miserable dependence through subtle, cruel, and calculating manipulation.
Mr Two Bomb: Inspired By The Man Who Survived Both Atomic Bombs
by William ColesOne man miraculously survives the Atomic Bomb of Hiroshima. Two days later he catches the last train home. Home to Nagasaki.He arrives just 90 minutes before the world's second atomic bomb explodes into his life.As he battles through the scene of apocalyptic destruction, surrounded by unthinkable suffering, he is plagued by one constant question: is he lucky, or unlucky? This is his answer: he's the luckiest man alive.Compellingly vivid, the most sustained description of apocalypse since Robert Harris’s Pompeii. The Financial Times
Anne Brontë and Lord Byron: Lost Echoes of Influence
by Jessica LewisThis book explores the relationship between Anne Brontë’s work and the life and writings of Lord Byron. Byron’s influence on the other Brontë siblings is well-documented but absent in Anne’s history. Building on recent discourses of rich intertextuality in Anne’s work, Jessica Lewis reveals her relationship with the poet as significantly different from that of her siblings. Instead of trying to emulate Byron or derive inspiration from the concept of ‘mix’d essences’ or elemental affinity, Anne’s relationship with him is grounded in their shared Calvinistic upbringing and a rejection of its stringent principles, which propels both writers to positions of contemporary religious controversy. This volume reappraises Anne Brontë and her work in light of significant Byronic influence, and provides new readings of her novels and poetry.
Environmental Landscape and Sustainable Biodiversity for Healthy Green Growth (Sustainable Landscape Planning and Natural Resources Management)
by Javid Ahmad Parray A. K. Haghi Nowsheen ShameemThis unique reference book represents sustainable development of UN for providing a proper life standard and mobility for people. The 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) as set by the United Nations for 2030 are the most basic prerequisite for the growth and development of national health. This book also provides broad case studies to show the interconnection of sustainable development goals of healthy lifestyle that will have enormous impacts on proper environmental health standards. In this advanced reference book, the authors will invite experts from around the globe to help the readers to better understand the interconnection between the UN sustainable development goals and environmental sustainability for 2030. To achieve these goals, the authors have divided this reference book into four sections: The first section of this research-oriented book is devoted to reviewing the basic concepts of the healthy environmental sustainable development goals by considering the current world population of 7 billion. The plan is that the chapters selected in this section should provide the most important aspects needed in detail. In Section 2, to reach novel technology innovations for making changes in environment health policy, the requirements for making remarkable challenges along with the global economy are reviewed. Section 3 is used as a practical guide for postgraduate students interested in gaining their knowledge in the area of the environmental sustainability without a strong background in all 17 (SDGs) as set by the United Nations for 2030 and the different aspects of the sustainability for a healthier lifestyle. ϖ Section 4 addresses case studies to cover conceptual framework on how to better understand the sustainability goals and synergies among organic food, green energy, and clean water technologies. It also exchanges valuable experiments in this multidisciplinary field by renowned research scientists.
The Secrets and Silences of Edith Wharton's Women (American Literature Readings in the 21st Century)
by Isabelle ParsonsEdith Wharton’s sensitively observed portraits of women’s lives a century ago resonate into the present day, captivating readers now as they did then. Threaded throughout her accounts is a rich seam of secrets and silences that reveals Wharton’s keen grasp of the realities navigated by women, and her astute use of withholding to tell their stories. This book explores her frequent marshalling of secrets and silences, presented as an integral part of her literary aesthetic, to cast light on her enduring interest in women’s experiences in private and public settings during the early twentieth century.
Neural Stem Cells: Methods and Protocols (Methods in Molecular Biology #2899)
by Felipe OrtegaThis detailed volume explores techniques for the study of neurogenic niches and neural lineage progression, specifically addressing major methodological challenges in studying neural stem cells (NSCs) and related cell populations, such as astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and neurons. The chapters are organized to offer a comprehensive technical foundation, focusing on isolation and identification, monitoring, manipulation, analysis, and the exploration of potential therapeutic applications of NSCs. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step and readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and practical, Neural Stem Cells: Methods and Protocols serves as an ideal guide for the scientific community and a broader audience interested in understanding neurogenic niches and the progression of neural lineages.
A Mother's Legacy: Your Life Story in Your Own Words
by Thomas NelsonAs a busy mom, you don't always have time to reflect on your memories with your family. A Mother's Legacy makes it easy to journal your memories and create a cherished family keepsake. Designed in a 12-month format, each month features 12 thoughtful prompts with space to write a personal answer. Your family will learn answers to questions such as:What was your favorite pastime as a child?Who gave you your name and why?Describe your childhood bedroom.What was the silliest thing you ever did?This is an ideal gift for any mom in your life for Mother's Day, baby showers, birthdays, and gift-giving holidays. Share your history, including childhood memories, lighthearted incidents, family traditions, and dreams you've lived. This written legacy will become a window to your heart for your loved ones.Check out other titles in this series: A Father's Legacy and A Grandparent's Legacy.
Unsinkable: A Young Woman's Courageous Battle on the High Seas
by Lynn Vincent Abby SunderlandA teen girl who attempted to become the youngest person to sail around the world alone recounts her adventure in this memoir of faith and courage.Abby Sutherland grew up sailing. Her father, Laurence, a shipwright, and her mother, Marianne, wanted their kids to develop responsibility, to see other cultures, to experience the world instead of watching it on TV. So they took them sailing down the coast of Mexico . . . for three years.When Abby was thirteen, she began helping her father deliver boats and soon was sailing solo. She loved being on the open ocean, the spray in her face, the wind in her hair. She began to dream of sailing the world. On January 23, 2010, sixteen-year-old Abby Sunderland set sail from Marina del Rey, California, in an attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop, and unassisted around the world. Immediately, her trip sparked controversy. What was a girl her age doing undertaking such a voyage? What were her parents thinking?Abby’s critics predicted she’d make it a few weeks at most. But sailing south, she proved them wrong and became the youngest person to solo around Cape Horn, the “Mt. Everest of sailing.” Crossing the Southern and Atlantic oceans, she battled vicious storms and equipment breakdowns—making one critical repair literally with a nail file and some line. Abby bested the wicked waters at the southern tip of Africa and then entered the Indian Ocean—all twenty-seven million square miles of it. It was here that Abby Sutherland encountered the violent storms that would test her mettle and her will to survive—and change her life forever.
The Vertical Self: How Biblical Faith Can Help Us Discover Who We Are in an Age of Self Obsession
by Mark SayersIt's time for a return to Radical Holiness.Welcome to the 21st century where you can now purchase and exchange personalities, depending on mood and circumstance; where you are told that you can be anyone you want to be, and identity is no longer based in a sense of self but rather in the imagery you choose at that moment. The Bible contains a radically different way of understanding our identity. The path that God has chosen for us to discover who we really are is the path of holiness. The most exciting thing is that this path is not for otherworldy saints, rather it is a path of earthy, gutsy holiness. It's a path that is not about basing your life on this world or of shunning your desires. Instead, it is about bringing your hopes, your dreams, your brokenness, your desires, your humanness under the Lordship of Christ. By doing this we don’t just discover a new way of living out our faith, we discover a liberating, revolutionary, life-embracing way of being truly human.
All Things Bright and Strange: A Novel
by James MarkertIn the wake of World War I in the small, Southern town of Bellhaven, South Carolina, the town folk believe they&’ve found a little slice of heaven in a mysterious chapel in the woods. But they soon realize that evil can come in the most beautiful of forms.The people of Bellhaven have always looked to Ellsworth Newberry for guidance, but after losing his wife and his future as a professional pitcher, he is moments away from testing his mortality once and for all. Until he finally takes notice of the changes in his town . . . and the cardinals that have returned.Upon the discovery of a small chapel deep in the Bellhaven woods, healing seems to fall upon the townspeople, bringing peace after several years of mourning. But as they visit the &“healing floor&” more frequently, the people begin to turn on one another, and the unusually tolerant town becomes anything but.The cracks between the natural and supernatural begin to widen, and tensions rise. Before the town crumbles, Ellsworth must pull himself from the brink of suicide, overcome his demons, and face the truth of who he was born to be by leading the town into the woods to face the evil threatening Bellhaven.
Samkalin Vishwa Rajniti Class 12 - NCERT - 23: समकालीन विश्व राजनीति १२वीं कक्षा - एनसीईआरटी - २३
by Rashtriy Shaikshik Anusandhan Aur Prashikshan Parishad"समकालीन विश्व राजनीति" पुस्तक वैश्विक राजनीति के बदलते परिदृश्य को स्पष्ट रूप से प्रस्तुत करती है। यह शीत युद्ध के अंत, वैश्वीकरण, अंतरराष्ट्रीय संगठनों, पर्यावरणीय चुनौतियों, आतंकवाद, सुरक्षा, और भारत की विदेश नीति जैसे प्रमुख विषयों को समाहित करती है। पुस्तक शीत युद्ध के दौरान अमेरिका और सोवियत संघ के बीच शक्ति संतुलन, गुटनिरपेक्ष आंदोलन और बर्लिन दीवार के पतन पर प्रकाश डालती है। वैश्वीकरण और आर्थिक उदारीकरण के प्रभावों को समझाते हुए यह विश्व व्यापार संगठन (WTO), अंतरराष्ट्रीय मुद्रा कोष (IMF) और विश्व बैंक की भूमिकाओं की व्याख्या करती है। साथ ही, संयुक्त राष्ट्र (UN) और क्षेत्रीय संगठनों जैसे यूरोपीय संघ (EU) और आसियान (ASEAN) की भूमिका को भी रेखांकित करती है। पुस्तक जलवायु परिवर्तन, सतत विकास लक्ष्यों (SDGs) और अंतरराष्ट्रीय समझौतों जैसे पेरिस संधि पर चर्चा करती है। आतंकवाद, साइबर युद्ध और आधुनिक सुरक्षा रणनीतियों को समझाते हुए यह भारत की विदेश नीति, अमेरिका, रूस और चीन के साथ संबंधों का भी विश्लेषण करती है। अंततः, यह बहुध्रुवीय विश्व व्यवस्था, उभरती आर्थिक शक्तियों (BRICS) और डिजिटल युग में राजनीति की भूमिका को उजागर करती है, जिससे यह पुस्तक समकालीन राजनीति को समझने के लिए अनिवार्य बन जाती है।
Supramolecular Complexes of Oxoporphyrinogens with Organic Molecules (Springer Theses)
by Václav BřezinaMacrocyclic oxoporphyrinogen molecules combine the ability to form strong supramolecular complexes with organic compounds and the ability to absorb light. These properties allow high-sensitivity colorimetric detection of acids in solution in the presence of oxoporphyrinogen. Moreover, protonated oxoporphyrinogens show various molecular dynamic processes on the millisecond timescale. This book offers deep analyses of colorimetric, binding and kinetic properties of oxoporphyrinogen-acid complexes. A detailed introduction is given for: theory of supramolecular binding and chemical kinetics; NMR spectroscopy with emphasis on multi-state chemical exchange including derivation of analytical spectral lineshapes; UV/vis spectroscopy and analysis of UV/vis spectra, using singular value decomposition (SVD). Implementation of the derived models in Mathematica is also provided. The experimental part addresses SVD analysis of UV/vis spectra illuminating the effect of protonation on various oxoporphyrinogen derivatives and explaining the colorimetric response. Furthermore, analysis of chemical exchange lineshapes offers insight into the dynamic processes present in protonated oxoporphyrinogens. The various models and techniques described in this book are widely applicable for other systems.
Learning and Intelligent Optimization: 18th International Conference, LION 18, Ischia Island, Italy, June 9–13, 2024, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #14990)
by Paola Festa Ornella Pisacane Daniele Ferone Tommaso PastoreThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Learning and Intelligent Optimization, LION 18, held in Ischia Island, Italy, in June 2024. The 31 full papers and 4 short papers presented in these proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from 58 submissions. These papers focus on the current research, challenges and applications in the fields of Artificial Intelligent, Machine Learning and Operations Research.
The European Union’s Geopolitics: The Lackluster World Power (The Future of Europe)
by Johannes Pollak Mathias JoppThe book deals with the urgent need for the EU to position itself globally in the wake of Brexit, a rapidly worsening climate crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic, an aggressive Russia, and an ever more assertive China. After 60 years of intensive navel gazing that focused on institutional design more than world politics, the EU is now forced to defend its liberal democratic values, which have come under attack from inside and outside the European integration project. Moreover, Realpolitik is back on the agenda. Europe’s content negligence of defense matters in the past few decades has been revealed by Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.