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Bold Rescue of the Forgotten 500
by Allison LassieurYou are taking part in Operation Halyard, one of the most ambitious secret missions of World War II. In this interactive adventure, YOU CHOOSE the paths that will lead you and others to freedom or spell your doom!
Bollywood and the First Decade of Independence: Seven Directors in Search of a Nation (Routledge Contemporary South Asia Series)
by Devapriya SanyalThis book focuses on the cinema of the 1950s in India and analyzes the work of seven filmmakers from mainstream Hindi cinema and how they responded to the independent Indian nation after 1947.The selection of key filmmakers instead of cinema in general shows individual trajectories within cinema. The book examines the change in preoccupations or representations in the work of a single filmmaker, followed by an interpretation about the meaning of those representations. The filmmakers were very prolific and their work was commercially successful. Each chapter studies five or six selected films of each filmmaker and also include some relevant biographical details. The book demonstrates that each filmmaker uses their own strategies to address independent India of the 1950s and how Hindu cinema interrogated the nation-state.A novel contribution to Indian cinema, especially Hindi cinema, during formative years of the 1950s, this book will be of interest to researchers in Film Studies, Gender Studies, Political Science, and History, as well as South Asian society and culture.
Bones
by Laura StickneyThe human body has more than 200 bones! Beginning readers hone their phonics skills while learning how bones keep us strong, protect our organs, and help us move. As readers practice decoding words with a silent e and the trigraph tch, they gain science knowledge. Every Stairway Decodables nonfiction book combines multiple aspects of the Science of Reading to support small group instruction, independent reading, and reading practice at home.
Boo-tiful Halloween Decor
by Ruthie Van OosbreeDo you love all things spooky, scary, and eerie? Then it’s time to craft some boo-tiful Halloween decor with these easy-to-follow projects! Paint creepy eyeball rocks that stare right back at you. Make a skin-crawling wreath covered in toy snakes and spiders. Melt wax to create a cool colored pumpkin. This fun and spooky decor will be the hit of any Halloween party!
Book Production
by Adrian BullockNow in its second edition, this book offers a comprehensive introduction to book project management and production, including the creation and development of digital products.Book Production explains how books and digital products are planned for and managed, and why certain processes and raw materials are chosen. Addressing the growing demand for skills and knowledge with which to exploit digital and traditional technology, while ensuring ethical, environmentally and sustainably conscious decision-making across the publishing industry, this second edition pays special attention to green production practices and considers questions such as what makes a green supplier green; what impact different raw material choices have on the environment; and how to deal with waste management. Legal matters, including contracts and risk assessment and mitigation, are also discussed. Throughout the book, case studies are used to aid comprehension and engagement.Ideally suited to advanced students of publishing and book studies, Book Production will be of value to anyone working or training to work in or in conjunction with the book industry
Borders and Boundaries: Historical Perspectives (Routledge Studies in Modern History)
by Tomás Finn Kieran HoareThis book examines the making and remaking of borders and boundaries primarily relating to Ireland.Borders and Boundaries features selected papers from the 33rd Irish Conference of Historians held by the University of Galway in May 2021 on the theme of ‘Borders and Boundaries’. It covers the medieval to the contemporary, allowing a long view to be taken of the north-west border of Ireland, the borders of the early modern state, the impact of the partition of Ireland and social boundaries in the late twentieth century. It aims to stimulate debate and highlight how borders can be written out of history while remaining essential to comprehending the making and remaking of our worlds.This volume will be of value for those interested in border studies, Irish history and modern history.
Bosnian Fluxes: Belonging, Caring, and Reckoning in a Post-Cold War Semiperiphery (Southeast European Studies)
by David Henig Jaroslav Klepal Ondřej ŽílaThis volume offers unique conceptual and empirical insights into ordinary lives in the violent aftermath of the Cold War. Considering Bosnia and Herzegovina as a comprehensive coordinate of larger social, political, and economic fluxes, it demonstrates why the widely used tropes of stuckedness, immobility, and frozenness associated with post-Cold War semiperipheries need to be understood in the context of excessive upheavals that mobilise or suspend modes of belonging, care, and reckoning. Bringing together emerging and leading scholars from across the social sciences with long-term research experience in Bosnia and Herzegovina, along with scholars who have been documenting similar processes in other parts of the world, this volume develops new analytical heuristics and interventions into global post-Cold War studies. It will be of particular interest to researchers and students of Anthropology, Sociology, Human Geography, Contemporary History, and Area Studies along with those studying the history, politics, economy, and culture of semiperipheries.
Brachiosaurus
by Laura K. MurrayBrachiosaurus was a massive plant-eating dinosaur that could grow to the height of a four-story building. Just how many pounds of plant matter did it need to eat to give energy to its giant body? And where did it live? Young readers can get all the facts about this famous long-necked dinosaur. Engaging text and images make this book a great choice for information to use in a report or just to read for fun.
Brain Injury, Trauma and Loss: Rehabilitation During Covid-19 (After Brain Injury: Survivor Stories)
by Sue Williams Rudi CoetzerBrain Injury, Trauma and Loss tells the story of theimpact of Covid- 19 on neurorehabilitation.It offers a unique dual perspective as it intertwines thetwo voices of Sue Williams, who had sustained a traumaticbrain injury in 2018, and Rudi Coetzer, her neuropsychologistduring the pandemic. Based on detaileddiary extracts, therapeutic notes and updates (edited topreserve confidentiality), this book provides a uniqueinsight into the practical and psychological effects ofCovid- 19 on brain injury and rehabilitation, rangingfrom the impact on delivering clinical rehabilitation sessionsand self- directed approaches, to the effect on dailyliving, social isolation, and online integration. The finalsection on ‘reflections’ contributes to the current widerknowledge on how to improve practice in brain injuryrehabilitation for patients, families and clinicians. Thedetailed account of changes in service delivery providesa window into what kind of adaptations can be madein clinical practices, highlighting the need to questionexisting practices and look for creative methods indelivering rehabilitation services.This is valuable reading for clinical neuropsychologistswho experienced changes in their work both duringand since the pandemic, as well as speech therapists,occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and braininjury survivors, their families, and friends.
Brave Escapes from Stalag Luft I
by Eric BraunStalag Luft I was a German prison camp that held Allied airmen during World War II. During its operation, many prisoners attempted daring escapes. And at the end of the war, Allied forces conducted Operation Revival to evacuate everyone still held captive. Would you rather try your luck as a prisoner tunneling to freedom or take your chances as an officer involved in the high-stakes rescue plan? Now is your chance to do both—and more! In this interactive adventure, YOU CHOOSE the paths that will lead you and others to freedom or spell your doom!
Brazilian Civil Aviation Law (Maritime and Transport Law Library)
by Delphine Defossez Inez LopesBrazilian aviation law is often a mystery for people outside Brazil. Despite being based on German and Italian law, Brazilian law does not resemble any other legal system; for instance, it took nearly a decade and the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court to finally acknowledge that the Montreal Convention prevails over the national consumer code. This book introduces Brazilian aviation law to professionals by laying out and discussing the applicable laws and competent authorities on essential elements of civil aviation to help professionals navigate this system.Brazilian aviation law has been through a process of major transformation, the latest occurring in December 2021 with the view to change half of the current Brazilian aeronautical code. Until 2005, the aviation sector was mainly regulated by the Aviation Civil Department (DAC), which was a department directly subordinated to the Ministry of Aeronautics and mainly comprised of military personnel. Although Brazilian aviation has been demilitarised through the creation of the National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) by the Federal Law No. 11.182 of 2005, its military past still influences the current regime and air traffic control remains part of the Ministry of Defence. Understanding the various agencies in charge of civil aviation and laws governing important aspects of this area is essential; consequently, this book discusses the laws applicable to competition, consumers, airport and aircraft operation, safety and accident investigations, and environmental concerns.Written in a format to meet the needs of lawyers, academics, and aviation professionals, the book explains the key concepts and laws applicable to aviation in Brazil. Each chapter explores an essential area of aviation law to present readers with an insider’s understanding of the whole system to facilitate business relations with Brazil.
Breathing Exercises For Dummies
by Shamash AlidinaTake control of your breath, take control of your life. Breathing Exercises For Dummies teaches you more than 50 ways to reduce stress, practice mindfulness, improve your sleep and beyond. Breathing exercises help you feel and perform at your best. These strategies have been in use since ancient times, and modern research shows how effective they can be. This book teaches you meditative breathing exercises to reduce anxiety and improve focus in the moment, as well as tips for retraining your normal breath to be more supportive of your everyday well-being. Need to relax? Need to reenergize? Need a boost to your creativity and decision making? There's a breathing exercise for that. Learn about the benefits of breathing exercises and the scientific evidence behind them Discover 50+ exercises, including pursed lip breathing, diaphragmatic breathing, 4-7-8 breathing, and beyond Manage pain, address insomnia, get relief from anxiety, and improve your creativity, all with the power of your breath Use breathing exercises at home, at school, at work, on the field, or on the stage Anyone who breathes can benefit from breathing exercises! Whether you're managing physical or mental health challenges or just want to be more successful, Breathing Exercises For Dummies gives you the tools to make easy breathwork a part of your everyday routine.
Brianna's Butterfly Discovery
by Shannon McClintock MillerBrianna’s school butterfly garden is supposed to be buzzing with life, but it’s nearly empty. Determined to help, Brianna sets out to discover what butterflies need to thrive. Using research skills and a digital notebook, she creates a plan to bring these beautiful creatures back in this early chapter book created in partnership with International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Important concepts in technology, like being a knowledge constructor, are woven into the story in a relatable and fun way.
Bridging Digital Sourcing, Platforms, and Ecosystems: 16th International Workshop, DSPE 2025, Obergurgl, Austria, March 4–7, 2025, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing #563)
by Julia Kotlarsky Ilan Oshri Oliver Krancher Maximilian SchreieckThis book constitutes revised selected papers from the 15th International Global Sourcing Workshop 2025, held in Obergurgl, Austria, in March 2025. Following an introductory chapter by the volume editors, the 9 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 20 submissions. The book offers a review of the key topics that bridge the sourcing, digital platforms and ecosystems literatures, populated with practical frameworks that serve as a tool kit to managers and students. The range of topics covered in this book is wide and diverse, offering various perspectives on digital platforms, ecosystems and sourcing from both behavioural and design perspectives. More specifically the book sheds light on how sourcing decisions and digital platforms interact, their relevance for innovation and the governance of digital technologies in ecosystem settings. This book is a must read for any researcher and manager whose interest is in advancing knowledge sourcing, platforms and ecosystems.
Bridging the Digital Divide in the US: Planning Innovative State and Local Approaches (Community Development Research and Practice Series)
by Mildred E. Warner Natassia A. Bravo Duxixi ShenThe US faces a deep digital divide which cuts across both urban and rural lines, but is most marked in rural, low income, and minority communities. This book presents a multi-level governance framework which explores how local leaders use policy opportunity and community resilience to address inequity in broadband infrastructure. Cases from communities across the US are profiled to show how local and regional initiatives address the digital divide – how they harness local resources, state and federal funding, and how they navigate regulatory restrictions and financial constraints. Special attention is given to rural and Indigenous communities, where the technological, organizational, and funding challenges are greatest. The federal policy landscape for broadband is changing, and this book provides clear insights on how policy can support the people and places left behind. This book is essential for planners and those studying or working in rural development, rural studies, and community development.The Open Access version of this book, available at www.taylorfrancis.com, has been made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial (CC-BY-NC) 4.0 license.
Bridging the Gap Between AI and Reality: Third International Conference on Bridging the Gap between AI and Reality, AISoLA 2025, Rhodes, Greece, November 1–5, 2025, Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #16220)
by Bernhard SteffenThis open access book constitutes selected papers of the proceedings of the Third International Conference on Bridging the Gap between AI and Reality, AISoLA 2025, which took place in Rhodes, Greece, in November 2025. The papers included in this book focus on the following topics: AI assisted programming; digital humanities; approaches of using formal methods and ai in health care; models for trustworthy autonomous systems; responsible and trusted AI; safe autonomous vehicles; statistical model checking; verification and learning for assured autonomy; verification for neuro-symbolic artificial intelligence.
Brief Dynamic Therapy (Theories of Psychotherapy Series®)
by Hanna LevensonA comprehensively revised edition of this essential guide to brief dynamic therapy, an integrative, culturally-sensitive, time-efficient model of psychotherapy. In this third edition, Hannah Levenson provides the history and theoretical basis of time-limited dynamic psychotherapy (TLDP). In the years since the earlier editions, new research findings, including process-outcome studies, have affirmed the effectiveness of this treatment, while also detailing the process by which alliance ruptures are repaired in TLDP. New clinical research also helps illuminate the &“reconsolidation process" in which sudden, dramatic change happens in brief dynamic therapy. TLDP is an integrative approach that uses techniques from attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, affective-experiential learning, and systems orientations to help clients with long-standing, dysfunctional ways of relating to others. The author explores this integrative, culturally-sensitive approach, its theory, history, the therapy process, primary change mechanisms, empirical basis, and future developments.
Brilliant Behaviour in 60 Seconds or Less: Tried and Tested Strategies for Teachers
by Robin LaunderTeaching becomes much harder when students misbehave. This book provides over 100 evidence-based strategies to help teachers effectively manage student behaviour and improve the quality of teaching and learning.Written by leading expert Robin Launder (the Behaviour Buddy), it outlines the routines that underpin effective behaviour management, the expectations that need to be set and how to achieve student buy-in through little nuggets of tried-and-tested teacher wisdom that you can use in your classroom straightaway. Each tip takes about a minute to read, and collectively they will set up the conditions for brilliant behaviour for the entire academic year. The chapters cover: The teacher–student relationship Improving your presence and clarity Embedding routines Attention grabbers Strategic corrections Successful sanctions Follow-up conversations Breaking behaviour management down into a series of practical steps, this is essential reading for every teacher. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to the profession or experienced, primary or secondary, state or independent, UK or non-UK; if you’re a teacher, then this book is for you.
Britain, Détente, and the Helsinki CSCE: 'Fathers of the Final Act’ (Cold War History)
by Kai HebelThis book offers the first in-depth account of the United Kingdom’s contribution to the rapprochement between East and West that culminated in the successful negotiation of the Helsinki Final Act of 1975.Britain’s role in this historic achievement has been understudied and understated. This book rectifies this shortcoming by tracing London’s important contribution to East-West diplomacy with a special focus on the negotiations of the Helsinki Final Act (1972–75). The Final Act was the product of almost three years of intense bargaining in the context of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe. Along with 34 other states, the UK negotiated core aspects of European international relations, including the political, territorial, and normative order of the divided continent. Taking full advantage of its new role as a member of the European Community and its traditional part in NATO, British negotiators skillfully navigated the opportunities and pitfalls of multilateral diplomacy. Their success in hammering out several of the most contested and most innovative provisions of the Helsinki Accord earned them the moniker of ‘Fathers of the Final Act’. Based on extensive archival research in eleven countries on three continents, this book traces the evolution of the negotiations, providing a compelling bottom-up account of how diplomacy works in practice against the backdrop of inter-state conflict and unequal power.This book will be of much interest to students of Cold War History, European history, British history, and International Relations.
Brittany Bubble Gum's Icky, Sticky Landfill Journey
by Jamee-Marie EdwardsFollow along as Brittany Bubble Gum goes from the trash can to the garbage truck to the landfill. Engaging and packed with facts, this book takes readers on a step-by-step illustrated adventure to uncover the icky, sticky journey of garbage.
Brotherhood and Small Groups: A Culturally Responsive Curriculum for Boys
by Brittany N. GloverBrotherhood and Small Groups: A Culturally Responsive Curriculum for Boys is a transformative step-by-step guide for school counselors designed to empower young boys, particularly those from marginalized communities, with essential social, emotional, and leadership skills.By offering an engaging, experiential curriculum, this program creates a safe space where boys can explore their identities, set meaningful goals, and overcome societal barriers. Unlike traditional resources, this book uniquely integrates culturally relevant practices and emphasizes community, accountability, and empathy. Group facilitators will be equipped with lesson plans, assessments to help monitor the effectiveness of their group and the impact it has on school, community and family.Brotherhood equips educators and counselors with ready-to-use tools to nurture the next generation of leaders while fostering confidence, resilience, and a sense of belonging in every participant.
Brown
by April R. HughA favorite teddy bear. A steaming cup of hot chocolate. The rough bark of a tree. With vibrant, eye-catching photos and fun facts about all things brown, young readers explore the many familiar ways this earthy, comforting color shows up in their world.
Brume, Volume 1: The Dragon Awakens (Brume)
by Jérôme PélissierBrume, a feisty wannabe witch, is on a quest to learn magic in the first volume of this enchanting graphic novel series for kids ages 7–11—perfect for fans of the Hicotea, Hilda, and Sorceline series. Brume is a tiny but mighty heroine with plenty to prove to the people of her small village. With her newly discovered spellbook and two sidekicks in tow, she'll try her hand at spells, mess up sometimes, and discover magical adventures along the way.The great witch Naïa has always protected the village—but where has Naïa gone? Enter Brume, a plucky and spirited witch-to-be, who dreams of being able to cast spells. When Brume's father hands her a secret spellbook, she tries out her wand and cauldron--and manages only to cover the whole village in fog! But is the fog a result of Brume's first spell, or is it smoke from a fire breathing dragon who has awakened?Accompanied by her pig, Hubert, and her best friend, Hugo, Brume sets off to find out what happened—and to save the village one step at a time. Here is a funny, charming, and accessible graphic novel—the first in a series—that is just as heart-warming as it is hilarious.
Brunei and the British in the Nineteenth Century: Of a Seer-poet, an Adventurer, and the Near Extinction of an Ancient Malay Sultanate (Routledge Studies in the Modern History of Asia)
by Ooi Keat GinBrunei and the British in the Nineteenth Century relates the remarkable tale of the encounter between the Sultanate of Brunei, that in 1800 possessed nominal hegemony over most of northern Borneo, and Western colonialists, particularly the British.The study focuses on two notable protagonists: Pengiran Indera Mahkota (c. 1790s–1858), a high-born Bruneian courtier, and James Brooke (1803–1868), a former English soldier and gentleman-adventurer. Pengiran Indera Mahkota was governor (rajah) of Sarawak, then a small area of Brunei. He penned his cautionary words and counsel in a popular verse form titled, Syair Rakis, which he presented to the throne in 1847. James Brooke successfully detached Sarawak from Brunei, establishing his own dynastic “raj”, ruling as the “White Rajah” of Sarawak from 1841 until his passing to be succeeded by his younger nephew, as Rajah Charles Brooke. In this book, textual analysis together with archival research present a mapping of verse (poem) and fact (history) that reveal a confluence of the two that was compatible. It shows the veracity of the forewarnings and intuitive hunches in the Syair Rakis that uncannily reflected historical developments. Although Pengiran Indera Mahkota’s counsel was not acted upon, and the outcome for Brunei was unfavourable, the book argues that Pengiran Indera Mahkota was a significant figure, whose prominent and pivotal role deserves greater recognition.This book will be of interest to historians and scholars of Southeast Asian history, Imperial and Colonial history and Malay literature.
Bucket and Friends Argue and Then Save (Part of) the World
by Tom RademacherA small disagreement about food options in the lunchroom snowballs into a grade-wide argument that threatens to break up Bucket’s friend group when they find themselves in opposing camps. Acting as representatives from either side, Bucket and Lu hold a recess summit that leads to the Great Recess Debate, where both groups get a chance to talk and listen without trying to win. An inspiring story about the importance of healthy debate, seeing things from another’s perspective, and understanding that friendship doesn’t always mean perfect agreement. Bucket and Friends Argue and Then Save (Part of) the World by author and educator Tom Rademacher gets at the heart of what’s on kids’ minds with kindness, humor, and insight. Each book in the Bucket and Friends series shows how activism big or small can enable young people to thrive and affect positive change for themselves and others. An included discussion guide offers further suggestions for ways kids can seek and provide help navigating their world.