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Sea Glass: Rare and Wonderful
by C. S. LambertAlmost every shoreline offers up worlds of adventure, archaeology, science, and the arts in the form of sea glass and ceramic shards. These discarded remains pull beachcombers into a world of startling revelation; a world of history founded on documented research and broadened by the imagination.Recognized expert on sea glass, C.S. Lambert guides readers through her personal collection, revealing the fascinating true stories of each piece&’s origin. Lambert shares the story behind the design ofvintage bottles, the hidden purpose of mysterious pieces of sea glass, and the history of china patterns and ceramic dolls. She also shares some of the rarest specimens of sea glass, for some of which there are only one or two pieces known to be in existence. It's a treat for sea glass aficionados everywhere.
Wild Maine: Discoveries of a Wildlife Photographer
by Bill Silliker Jr.Wild Maine is not only a book of outstanding images of wild mammals and birds from around the state, but it is also a collection of anecdotes and amusing stories about photographer Bill Silliker's interactions with wildlife. Includes interesting facts and observations about the behavior of the species that Silliker photographed.
The Golden Forest: Exploring a Coastal California Ecosystem
by Carol Blanchette Jenifer DuganOwen, who lives in Colorado, is visiting his cousin Neko at her home in coastal California. He is eager to explore the beach with his cousin and aunt, and they find a large amount of kelp washed ashore after a large storm the previous evening. His curiosity about the kelp leads to an afternoon snorkeling adventure in a kelp forest with his cousin and aunt, and they point out the many creatures that inhabit the underwater &“golden forest.&” Back on the beach, his marine biologist aunt explains how important the washed-up kelp is to the beach ecosystem, and the children learn how valuable kelp is to the environment both in the water and on the coastal beaches.
Glamour, Gidgets, and the Girl Next Door: Television's Iconic Women from the 50s, 60s, and 70s
by Herbie J PilatoGlamour, Gidgets, and the Girl Next Door is the latest creation from entertainment biographer and pop culture consultant Herbie J Pilato. Based on exclusive celebrity interviews, this book runs the gamut of female television legends, from Donna Douglas (who played Elly May Clampett on The Beverly Hillbillies) to the stars of the original Charlie&’s Angels. According to Pilato, &“There are so many charismatic women who have made their &‘beauty-mark&’ in television. I wanted to celebrate their contributions, not only with regard to aesthetic appeal but to honor the intelligence, individual wit, and unique talent and style that each of them have contributed to television—and how that great medium in particular was utilized to introduce and showcase so many amazing and wonderful women to the world.&” Suffice it to say, for exclusive and key information on TV&’s top leading ladies who shattered expectations and paved the way for successive generations, this book is the number one resource and go-to guide.
Disguised Agency Employment and Illegal Work (BestMasters)
by Kateřina MusilováThis book deals with the legal and ethical aspects of disguised agency employment and illegal work, with particular emphasis on the protection of foreign workers. In the first part of the book, the author analyses the legal regulation of agency employment in the Czech Republic, including historical and legislative development. The second part explores the ethical aspects of disguised agency employment, as well as covert employer practices. In the third part of the book focuses on the issue of illegal work, its various forms, and the socio-economic consequences associated with it. The fourth part compares the Czech legal framework with foreign regulation. Based on these findings, the author formulates recommendations for improving the legal and ethical framework in the Czech Republic.
Distributed Ledger Technology als [R]evolution des Supply Chain Managements: Eine empirische Untersuchung bei Schweizer Nahrungsmittelproduzenten
by Claude AschwandenDieses Buch untersucht, wie Distributed-Ledger-Technologien (DLT) – allen voran die Blockchain – das Supply-Chain-Management revolutionieren können. Am Beispiel von Schweizer Nahrungsmittelproduzenten wird analysiert, welche Chancen und Herausforderungen die Integration dieser Technologie in lean, agile und hybride (leagile) Supply-Chain-Strategien birgt. Basierend auf einer umfassenden Literaturrecherche und qualitativen Experteninterviews zeigt das Buch, wie DLT Transparenz, Rückverfolgbarkeit und Effizienz in Lieferketten erhöhen kann. Sie identifiziert Schlüsselfaktoren, die über den Erfolg einer Implementierung entscheiden, und verdeutlicht, wie sich die Technologie auf strategische Treiber auswirkt. Abgerundet wird die Untersuchung durch praxisorientierte Handlungsempfehlungen und einen Entscheidungsbaum, der Unternehmen bei der gezielten Einführung von DLT in ihre Supply-Chain-Strategie unterstützt, ein Leitfaden für eine zukunftssichere, reaktionsfähige und resiliente Wertschöpfung.
Proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference: Soil Structure Interaction and Transportation Geotechnics (Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering #701)
by Neelima Satyam Manish S. Dixit Vidya Bhushan Maji Sumeet S. Jaiswal Awadhesh P. SinghThis book presents select proceedings of the Indian Geotechnical Conference (IGC) 2024 held at MIT, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The book provides the collection of papers that were presented at the IGC 2024. The book covers topic related to geophysical investigation, shallow and deep foundation, geosynthetics, earth retaining structures, soil dynamics, ground improvement, physical and numerical modelling, tunnelling and underground structures, reliability in geotechnical engineering, geomaterial characterisation and so on. This book provides its readers an opportunity to enhance their research capacities and knowledge in the various fields of geotechnical engineering. This book is a valuable reference book for beginners, researchers, academician and professionals interested in geotechnical engineering covering the design and execution of foundations and other structures for variety of infrastructural projects.
Data Engineering in Medical Imaging: Third MICCAI Workshop, DEMI 2025, Held in Conjunction with MICCAI 2025, Daejeon, South Korea, September 27, 2025, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16191)
by Danail Stoyanov Binod Bhattarai Anita Rau Anh Nguyen Ana Namburete Razvan Caramalau Annika Reinke Prashnna GyawaliThis book constitutes the proceedings of the Third MICCAI Workshop on Data Engineering in Medical Imaging, DEMI 2025, held in conjunction with the 28th International conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention, MICCAI 2025, in Daejeon, South Korea, on September 27, 2025. The 24 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 33 submissions. These papers focus on the topic of data engineering in medical imaging and address open questions in the field. The workshop welcomes various approaches such as data and label augmentation, active learning and active synthesis, federated learning, multimodal learning, self-supervised learning, and large-scale data management and data quality assessment.
Unravelling Radicalisation: Exploring Concepts, Contexts, and Perspectives (Crime Prevention and Security Management)
by Gilbert McLaughlin Antoinette Raffaela HuberThe term radicalisation is being used by politicians, activist groups, the media, governmental organisations, and many other groups, although it lacks conceptual clarity and insufficient consideration is given to its historical context. This edited book offers a reflective overview of the state of the research by addressing questions such as ‘what is radicalisation?’ and ‘does the concept help us to understand political violence differently?' across the social sciences. From a global selection of scholars, it explores the definition and the utilisation of the concept of radicalisation, pathway modelling, and the impact of gender, religion, and ideologies on radicalisation. It combines theoretical and historical analysis, providing a good introduction for any scholar and student starting in that field.
Agents and Robots for reliable Engineered Autonomy: 5th Workshop, AREA 2025, Bologna, Italy, October 25, 2025, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2700)
by Angelo Ferrando Rafael C. CardosoThis book constitutes the proceedings of the 5th International Workshop on Agents and Robots for Reliable Engineered Autonomy, AREA 2025, which took place in Bologna, Italy, on October 25, 2025, in conjunction with ECAI 2025. The 8 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 13 submissions. They deal with agent-oriented software engineering, robotic applications, formal verification, and artificial intelligence.
Arbeiten statt Ankommen: Eine qualitative Fallstudie zur Arbeitsmarktintegration rumänischer Neuzugewanderter (MiGS: Migration - Gesellschaft - Schule)
by Léa BendeleDie Studie untersucht die Migrations- und Integrationswege von neuzugewanderten Rumän*innen und berücksichtigt dabei ihre individuellen Erfahrungen sowie strukturelle und institutionelle Gegebenheiten. Ziel ist es, diese Erfahrungen in den Kontext von relevanten gesellschaftlichen und arbeitsmarktbezogenen Strukturen zu setzen. Ein besonderer Fokus liegt auf der Analyse von Faktoren, die für die langfristige Integration der Migrant*innen entscheidend sind. Dazu gehören der Zugang zu Sprachkursen, die Teilnahme an gesellschaftlicher Teilhabe sowie die Arbeitsmarktintegration. Diese Bereiche werden detailliert untersucht, um die Herausforderungen und Chancen für die Neuzugewanderten besser zu verstehen. Mit einer qualitativen Methodik werden die Einflussfaktoren auf die Arbeitsmarktintegration herausgearbeitet. Dabei wird auch der Einfluss bestehender Strukturen auf die Arbeitsaufnahme und den Zugang zur gesellschaftlichen Teilhabe der Migrant*innen untersucht.
Bonefish Fly Patterns: Tying, Selecting, and Fishing all the Best Bonefish Flies from Today's Best Tiers
by Dick BrownThis edition of Bonefish Fly Patterns is the most comprehensive collection of bonefish flies ever published, displaying fly designs from such world-class flats anglers and guides as Winston Moore, Jim Orthwein (four-time bonefish world record holder), Steve Huff, Harry Spear, Rick Ruoff, Del Brown, John Goddard, Barry and Cathy Beck, Lou Tabory, Tim Borski, Bob Clouser, Lefty Kreh, Tom McGuane, Yvon Chouinard, Craig Mathews, Vic Gaspeny, Dave Skok, Eric Peterson, Patrick Dorsey, Aaron Adams, and many, many more.The book includes 197 full-color photographs—one for each featured pattern, some published here for the first time. Each fly profile is listed with its creator's authentic recipe and tying tips. Also included are tying sequences for important patterns, a discussion of design trends, a materials glossary, and a list of sources for materials, custom flies, and off-the-shelf patterns. Additionally, Dick Brown describes fly selection for various destinations, habitats, and conditions, and advises anglers on how to present flies and what prey they portray.
Slow-Cookers, Casseroles & Skillets
by Gooseberry PatchBack by popular demand, updated with 22 mouth-watering photos!We love sharing a home-cooked meal with family & friends! Some days, it&’s an oven-baked casserole just like Mom used to make. On busy weekdays, we&’ll take just a few minutes in the morning to fill up the slow cooker. When time is really short, a scrumptious skillet dinner can be ready in a jiffy.Take a look at all the delicious recipes in Slow Cookers, Casseroles & Skillets. For each cooking method, you&’ll find super-easy recipes like 3-Cheese Baked Penne, Hot Dog Haystacks and Snowstorm Beef Stew...with just 5 ingredients! You&’ll have no picky eaters when Loaded Cheeseburger Pie, Sloppy Joe Bake or Sweet-and-Sour Pork Chops are on the menu...yum!For extra convenience, there are hearty one-pot meals like Gammy's Chicken & Dressing, Mark's Spaghetti & Meatballs and Shipwreck Stew...just add a basket of warm rolls and dinner is served! You&’ll find lots of easy cooking tips too, plus simple ideas for making mealtime memorable and fun. We predict that this will become your new go-to cookbook for satisfying quick & easy family meals. So relax...dinner&’s almost ready!
Do Seals Ever . . . ?
by Fran HodgkinsA fun, informative read for kids of all agesThis entertaining and informative book gives serious answers to questions such as Do seals ever sleep?, Do they have ears?, Do seals have fur?
101 Christmas Recipes
by Gooseberry Patch101 Christmas Recipes is just that...over 100 tried & true recipes with full-color photos for the most festive of all seasons. You&’ll be thrilled with so many mouthwatering recipes like Gran&’s rosemary roast chicken, cheddar potato gratin and cherry-pecan bread pudding...they&’ll delight guests too! What a great way to start the holiday season. Durable softcover, 112 pages.
From the Reservation to Washington: The Rise of Charles Curtis
by Debra GoodrichThe first person of color to serve as vice president, Charles Curtis was once a household name but has become a footnote in American history. As a mixed-race person who became a public figure in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, his story is more relevant today than ever. He was constantly forced to choose whether to be Indian or white. Society would not let him be both. When his temper flared it was his &“savage nature&” coming through; when he presided over the United States Senate with an unprecedented knowledge of the rules and procedures, it was evidence of his &“civilized&” ancestry. Charles Curtis was born into Bleeding Kansas and came of age during the most turbulent of times. His father participated in the violence, as a Kansas Redleg avenging the actions of Missouri bushwhackers. As Civil War evolved into the Plains Indian Wars, Curtis was an eyewitness as his own people were starving and even the most powerful of tribes were confined to reservations. These forces shaped his philosophy and perspective. To this day he holds the distinction of being the only person of Native American heritage to be elected the second highest office in the land. He served as the 31st vice president of the United States from 1929 to 1933 under Herbert Hoover. Private and pragmatic, he became a respected statesman championing citizenship for Native Americans and rights for women. But his path of inclusion was perceived by others as destroying tribal sovereignty. Perhaps he realized that. But in his experience the most powerful force on earth was the federal government, and he learned to play the government game and to be better at it than almost anyone else.
Dynasties: Great Thoroughbred Stallions
by Edward L. BowenDynasties: Great Thoroughbred Stallions unveils the remarkable legacies of twenty-four legendary sires, exploring the intricate dance of nature and ambition that shaped the world of Thoroughbred racing in the twentieth century.For centuries, man has attempted to manipulate nature in the form of the Thoroughbred racehorse. Sometimes the endeavor has succeeded beyond all expectations in the creation of a horse whose speed and &“heart&” recurred over generations. Other times, a great horse has emerged seemingly by happenstance to found an enduring sire line.In Dynasties, author Edward L. Bowen examines the exploits and legacies of some of the twentieth century&’s most influential sires. The twenty-four subject stallions represent a litany of revered names, from Fair Play and Hyperion to Northern Dancer and Mr. Prospector. Some, such as the undefeated Ribot, had greatness preordained. Others achieved it by defying the odds: Challenger II, for example, never won a race after he was imported to the United States, but he soon produced a Preakness Stakes winner. Princequillo ran in claiming races, then later led the American sire list twice. Rough&’n Tumble never left his Florida outpost but his best son, Dr. Fager, set a world record. &“A look at the sire lines of the 20th Century—both those which lasted and those that burst brightly and faded instantly—is a paradox: a repeating series of singular tales,&” Bowen writes.Interwoven with these tales are the stories of the people whose imagination, skill, and luck brought them association with these great stallions, names equally as revered: Hancock, Whitney, Tesio, Vanderbilt, Khan. Dynasties: Great Thoroughbred Stallions, written by one of Thoroughbred racing&’s most respected historians, is an invaluable contribution to the literature of the sport.
The Seabiscuit Story: From the Pages of the Nation's Most Prominent Racing Magazine
by John McEvoyThe Seabiscuit Story consists of actual news reports from the 1930s and 1940s, culled from the historic archives of The Blood-Horse magazine. Using firsthand accounts of Seabiscuit&’s life and racing career—including his epic head-to-head victory against Triple Crown winner War Admiral—the book tells the amazing rags-to-riches story of this 1930s horse-racing phenomenon. It makes clear why Seabiscuit has been the subject of numerous books and films, including an adaptation of Laura Hillenbrand&’s international bestseller that was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. This is you-are-there reporting that brings to life an American legend.
Disease Knows No Politics
by Dr. Elias Zerhouni Edward KrizA memoir of medicine, scientific integrity, and the unwavering belief that disease knows no politics.Disease Knows No Politics is a timely, inspiring memoir that champions the American Dream and defends the National Institutes of Health (NIH) while recounting the extraordinary immigrant journey of Dr. Elias Zerhouni: former NIH director under President George W. Bush, presidential envoy under President Barack Obama, and treating physician for President Ronald Reagan. Dr. Zerhouni, who was asked to consider directing President Trump&’s Operation Warp Speed to create a COVID vaccine, has crafted a memoir and urgent manifesto emphasizing that &“disease knows no politics.&” He argues that science and public health must remain separate from partisan politics. As NIH director, he upheld this principle while navigating political storms, including the embryonic stem cell debate, ensuring the agency served all Americans, regardless of politics, race, religion, or gender. Dr. Zerhouni spent much of his childhood amidst the Algerian war for Independence, and he later arrived in America in the 1970s from Algiers with his wife, Nadia, and just a few hundred dollars. He built his career as a radiologist and scientist through groundbreaking research and tireless patient care. From Johns Hopkins University to the NIH, Sanofi, and ModeX and OPKO Health, his life journey took him through the heights of academia, government, and industry. Dr. Zerhouni credits America and the tireless support of his wife, Nadia, for making his success possible. His memoir is a tribute to the country that shaped him and a call to protect scientific integrity from political interference.
Whole Grain Cookbook: Wheat, Barley, Oats, Rye, Amaranth, Spelt, Corn, Millet, Quinoa, and More
by A. D. LivingstonGrain truly is the staff of life—tasty, versatile, and highly nutritious. This terrific and comprehensive cookbook offers authentic, eclectic, homespun recipes that showcase a variety of different grains at their best, whether on their own or cooked with vegetables or meat. From the familiar oat to exotic ancient crops, The Whole Grain Cookbook celebrates the good eating offered by 20 different whole grains: amaranth, quinoa, corn (maize), wheat, spelt, QK-77, triticale, rye, oats, rice, barley, millet, teff, sorghum, fonio, buckwheat, chickpeas, beans and peas, seeds, and nuts. Also included is information on how to store whole grain and how to grind your own meal and flour with a home milling machine (as with coffee and pepper, freshly ground grains are more flavorful, and less expensive, than store-bought). Appetizing, informative, and uncomplicated, this is a resource you&’ll return to again and again.
Advances in Neural Computation, Machine Learning, and Cognitive Research IX: Selected Papers from the XXVII International Conference on Neuroinformatics, October 20-24, 2025, Moscow, Russia (Studies in Computational Intelligence #1241)
by Valentin V. Klimov Boris Kryzhanovsky Witali Dunin-Barkowski Vladimir Redko Yury TiumentsevThis book describes new theories and applications of artificial neural networks, with a special focus on answering questions in neuroscience, biology and biophysics and cognitive research. It covers a wide range of methods and technologies, including deep neural networks, large-scale neural models, brain–computer interface, signal processing methods, as well as models of perception, studies on emotion recognition, self-organization and many more. The book includes both selected and invited papers presented at the XXVII International Conference on Neuroinformatics, held on October 20–24, 2025, in Moscow, Russia.
Proceedings of 2025 16th International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Technologies (Springer Proceedings in Materials #92)
by Laichang ZhangThe book gathers selected, reviewed contributions presented at the 16th International Conference on Materials and Manufacturing Technologies, held during March 21-23 2025, Sendai, Japan. It highlights recent innovative methods and developments in materials and manufacturing technologies. A wide range of topics are discussed in this book, which includes Structural Materials, Metallic Materials, Materials Processing, Chemical Materials, Optical/Electronic Materials, Magnetic Materials, Cryogenic Materials, Micro/Nano Machining, Metal Forming, biomaterials, building materials, Green Manufacturing, Non-Conventional Machining Processes, Additive Manufacturing, Subtractive Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing Processes. This volume of proceedings is also suitable for researchers and practitioners who are engaged in the interdisciplinary fields of materials science and manufacturing engineering.
Introduction to the Philosophy of Mathematics (Mathematics Study Resources #22)
by Jörg NeunhäusererWhat kind of objects does mathematics investigate, and in what sense do these objects exist? Why are we justified in considering mathematical statements as part of our knowledge, and how can they be validated?A philosophy of mathematics seeks to answer such questions. In this introduction, we present the major positions in the philosophy of mathematics and formulate their core ideas into clear, accessible theses. Readers will learn which philosophers developed each position and the historical context in which they emerged. Drawing on fundamental intuitions and scientific findings, one can argue for or against these theses – such arguments form the second focus of this book.The book aims to encourage readers to reflect on the philosophy of mathematics, to develop their own stance, and to learn how to argue for it. This book is a translation of the original German 2nd edition. The translation was done with the help of an artificial intelligence machine translation tool. A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book may read stylistically differently from a conventional translation.
Influencer Marketing: Für Unternehmen und Creators: Strategien, Erfolgsfaktoren, Best Cases, rechtlicher Rahmen. Mit vielen Beispielen
by Marlis JahnkeDieses Buch stellt fundiert und pragmatisch die Erfolgsfaktoren des Influencer-Marketings sowohl für Unternehmen als auch für Creators dar. Marketingprofis erfahren, ob Influencer-Marketing für ihre Ziele geeignet ist und wie sie es erfolgreich in ihre Kommunikationsstrategie einbauen.Zahlreiche Branchenexperten beleuchten, wie Unternehmen die passenden Influencer finden, richtig briefen sowie mit ihnen erfolgreich zusammenarbeiten und dabei den rechtlichen Rahmen im Auge behalten. Creators erhalten wertvolle Anregungen, wie sie ihre Karriere weiter professionalisieren und ausbauen können. Sowohl Influencer als auch Marketingprofis in Unternehmen erhalten in diesem Werk Expertenwissen, denn nur durch ein professionelles Zusammenspiel in dieser mitunter fragilen Beziehung können beide Seiten erfolgreich sein.Die 3. Auflage wurde vollständig überarbeitet und auf den neuesten Stand gebracht, u.a. mit den Themen virtuelle Influencer und künstliche Intelligenz sowie der wachsenden Bedeutung von LinkedIn. Mit Beiträgen von Sandra Gärtner, Ann-Kathrin Harms, Fabian Held, André Krüger, Stefanie Lefeldt, Moritz Meyer, Jeanette Okwu, Christina Richter, Adil Sbai, Monika Sekara, Tim Hendrik Walter (@HerrAnwalt), Susanne Wilpers.
Urban Watershed Microbiology, Volume 2: Environmental Indicators, Regional Case Studies, and Bioremediation Strategies
by Sonia M. Tiquia-Arashiro Gertjan Medema Eunice Ubomba-Jaswa Hidetoshi Urakawa Victor Ella Nelson LibardiThis book addresses significant gaps in our understanding of how watershed microbial structures and functions respond to the pressures of urbanization. It consolidates rapidly evolving, yet often fragmented, global data on watershed microbiomes, providing critical insights into the impacts of urban pollution, human health risks, and long-term ecological consequences. Featuring the latest technological advancements in biological monitoring, microbial source-tracking technologies, and strategies for effective watershed management, this volume serves as a comprehensive and reliable source for the current state of urban watershed microbiology. It examines the unique challenges urbanization presents to ecosystems, especially in terms of atmospheric chemistry, hydrology, vegetation, and how these factors disrupt microbial communities that mediate essential ecosystem services like water purification, nutrient recycling, and degradation of pollutants. Together this two-volume work delves into the mechanisms behind the urban watershed syndrome—ecological degradation of streams—and explores many unanswered questions that hinder progress in understanding urban watershed microbiomes. With original research articles, reviews, and perspectives, this collection is a key resource for microbiologists, environmental scientists, engineers, and professionals involved in water quality, ecosystem management, and land-use planning. The hope is that this volume will inspire new breakthroughs, drive further research, and ultimately help shape effective strategies for addressing the ecological challenges of urban watersheds.