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Chinese Language Teachers’ Beliefs and Experiences in Denmark
by Li WangThis book presents recent advances in foreign language education as well as recent work on Chinese language education and CFL teacher development in international contexts. It also reports the results of three qualitative studies on the experiences and beliefs of teachers of the Chinese language in in Denmark.There are rising concerns over quality issues in both Chinese language education and teacher development in Scandinavian countries and worldwide, broadly due to China’s rapid growth and the increasing worldwide popularity of Chinese. What CFL (Chinese as a Foreign Language) teachers believe in teaching and experience in the intercultural context have proposed new questions and issues. The book addresses issues and topics such as teacher beliefs about Chinese language teaching, factors shaping teacher beliefs, the teaching of Chinese by both native and non-native teachers, Chinese language and culture teaching, intercultural encounters and challenges, etc. It provides both macro- and micro-level insights into the key issues and challenges in the development of Chinese language teachers in Denmark and the Scandinavian region.Taking the perspectives of Chinese language teachers’ beliefs and experiences, this book reveals teachers’ beliefs about their roles, objectives, and ways of teaching at the micro level. It also discusses the macro-level factors that promote or impede the adaptation of native-speaking teachers of Chinese and the development of Chinese-language education in this Nordic country. It will be of interest to teachers, teacher educators, administrators of Chinese as a foreign language, and researchers concerned with foreign language education in an intercultural context.
Becoming a Sensory Aware School: A Toolkit to Develop a Whole School Approach for Sensory Wellbeing
by Alice Hoyle Tessa HydeSensory needs are often misunderstood and, as a result, neglected across many schools. Yet sensory needs are universal foundational building blocks at the base of both human and learning needs. This practical book covers everything schools need to know and consider about the sensory needs of all students and staff within the school environment. By focusing on all sensory needs in a holistic way, this leads to a deeper understanding of one another and is a truly inclusive approach to benefit all.Sensory Aware Schools have the potential for happier and more productive learning environments, with reduced potential for disruption as well as improvements in how school communities work and learn together. Chapters look at the sensory aware student and teacher and the sensory aware classroom and school, setting out the roadmap for working from sensory awareness to sensory inclusion and towards sensory wellbeing.The book:• Sets out the core and quality standards for Sensory Aware Schools• Provides a clear introduction to sensory systems and sensory awareness, discussing a variety of different models and approaches• Contains audit tools to help the reader to reflect on sensory needs, as well as a wealth of best practice tips, reflective questions and case studies• Develops staff skills in recognising and responding to sensory needs • Offers easy-to-implement, practical strategies for effective, short-term adjustments as well as long-term improvements to the sensory school environment• Includes an extensive sensory curriculum for students.This accessible book equips the reader with a multitude of strategies and resources and illustrates how adopting a whole school approach to sensory wellbeing will benefit everyone. It is essential reading for school leaders, Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Co-ordinators (SENDCOs) and primary and secondary teachers in mainstream or specialist provision, who are keen to develop an ethos of supporting sensory needs.
Trust and Digital Transformation in the Public Sector (Routledge Studies in Trust Research)
by Barbara Kożuch Katarzyna Sienkiewicz-MałyjurekDigital transformation is a promising way to increase the possibilities and effectiveness of public organizations, but the implementation of digital technologies alone does not bring value. It is vital to convince and motivate people to use new ways of public services delivery and it is necessary to trust both public institutions and new technologies. Digital trust is considered a key determinant of acceptance of digital technologies, leading to their effective use and creation of innovative solutions. However, little is known about creating and using trust as a driving force of digital transformation. In this approach, trust is not only a motivating factor to use digital technologies but also a trigger for changes in the action strategy. In this book, trust is analyzed from this perspective. The authors present the importance of digital trust, as well as its evolving nature manifested along with the progress of digital transformation. Offering both theoretical and practical insights, this volume will add value to trust theory and digital governance theory by indicating the importance of organizational trust and the ways of its use in the development of public service delivery processes and performance based on digital transformation. It will be of interest to researchers, academics, professionals, and advanced students in the fields of public management, innovation, ethics, and organizational studies.
Professional Translators in Nineteenth-Century France (Routledge Research on Translation and Interpreting History)
by Susan PickfordThis book shines a light on the practices and professional identities of translators in nineteenth-century France, speaking to the translatorial turn in translation studies which spotlights translators as active agents in the international circulation of texts.The volume charts the sociocultural, legal, and economic developments which paved the way for the development of the professional translation industry in France in the period following the French Revolution through to the First World War. Drawing on archival material from French publishers, institutional archives, and translators’ own discourses, and applying historiographical methodologies, Pickford explores the working conditions of professional translators during this time and the subsequent professional identities which emerged from the collective practice of translation across publishing, business, and government. In its diachronic approach to translators’ practices and identities, the book aims to recover the collective contributions of these translators and, in turn, paves the way for a new approach to “translator history from below”.The volume will appeal to students and scholars in translation studies, particularly those with an interest in literary translation, translation history, and translator practices.
Storytelling for Spatial Computing and Mixed Reality: The Art of Augmenting Imagination
by Rob MorganThis is a clear, accessible manual of storytelling techniques and learning activities for spatial computing, augmented reality and mixed reality. It covers the key skills that the next generation of digital storytellers will need, providing readers with practical tools for creating digital stories and adventures out in the real world.Drawing on more than a decade of experience, veteran immersive storyteller Rob Morgan provides strategies and techniques for augmenting players and places with digital narrative. Readers will try out key ideas through a range of practical exercises, building up their own portfolio of augmented/spatial narrative projects.Storytelling for Spatial Computing and Mixed Reality provides insight on everything from narrative pacing to conditional and emergent storytelling for augmented/spatial technology. Each chapter addresses key questions about the affordances - and ethics - of augmenting players' realities, helping students and practitioners explore this new storytelling frontier.This book will be invaluable to students of game design, experience design and interactive narrative. It provides theories, best practices and case studies also relevant to creative professionals in games, XR, immersive theatre, theme parks and brand experience.
Antennas: From the Theory of Long Lines to Integral Equations
by Boris LevinThis book describes both known and new results. In the sections devoted to the use of integral equations for the current in a linear metal radiator, the focus is on Leontovich's equation. An advantage of this equation is the simplicity of the solution and the absence of the argument φ in it because the integration over φ already performed. The refined solution makes it possible to determine the total sum of the series for the current, which is close to the known solution including only the first terms. The results of the synthesis of different types of antennas with capacitive loads are presented, which makes it possible to implement Hallen's hypothesis about the usefulness of applying such loads to create an in-phase current distribution in antennas and to obtain required characteristics.New results include the widespread use of the complex potential method in relation to the calculation of capacitive structures in homogeneous and inhomogeneous media, antenna patterns and flows of electrical fields between antenna elements and in the surrounding space. In particular, the analysis of field flows makes it possible to substantiate a rigorous method for analyzing microstrip antennas. The characteristics of antennas in various conditions of their installation are considered and compared. The results of the use of multi-floors structures that provide in the wide frequency range the radiation in direction perpendicular to the antenna axis, and structures that make it possible to reduce the mutual influence of antennas located at different heights on a common mast are described.
The Routledge International Handbook of Critical Disability Studies (Routledge International Handbooks)
by David T. Mitchell Tanya Titchkosky Alex Lubet David J. Connor Beth A. Ferri David Bolt Najma Al Zidjaly Katie Ellis Mike Kent Gerard Goggin Lorna Piatti-Farnell Bree Hadley Eddie Paterson Dale Jacobs Amy Shields Dobson Subini Ancy Annamma Anna Hickey-Moody Amber E. George Jay Dolmage Beth Haller Janice Rieger Stephanie Mantilla Kim Cousins Saadia Ahmed Natarsha Bates Emily Brooks Elaine Cagulada Philip Ely Matheus Ferreira Jordan Alice Fyfe Divya Garg Dan Graham Hersinta Tatiane Hilgemberg Suzanne Ingelbrecht Kai-Ti Kao Karin Ljuslinder Kathryn Locke Jennifer McKellar Cátia Malaquias Tim Pitman Chloe T. Rattray Jennifer Smith-Merry Sian Tomkinson Lotta Vikström Josefine Wälivaara Nathon Webber Cassandra Wright-Dole Kuansong Victor ZhuangDisability impacts everyone in some way. Approximately 10-20% of the world’s population live with disability, and the associated issues affect not just these individuals but also their friends, family, and colleagues. When looking at it this way, it is strange that disability continues to be thought of as an anomaly—either as a medical problem located in a damaged body or something that exists exclusively outside the body, in a society that takes little account of non-normative bodies.Critical disability studies both questions these existing notions of disability and interrogates how they have become a part of the academic attitude towards the field. As the first comprehensive handbook on critical disability studies, this volume provides an authoritative overview of the subject. Including 32 chapters written by established scholars and emerging, next-generation researchers it also includes contributions from activists, writers, and practitioners from the global north and the global south.Divided into three parts: Representation, art, and culture; Media, technology, and communication; and Activism and the life course, it offers discussions on core critical disability studies topics including the social model, technology studies, trauma studies, representation, and queer theory, as well as ground-breaking work on emerging and cutting-edge areas such as neurodiversity and critical approaches in the Middle East, United States, Australia, and Europe.It is required reading for all academics and students working in not just critical disability studies but sociology, digital accessibility and inclusion, health and social care, and social and public policy more broadly.
Brain Tumors: Advancements in Diagnostics and Innovative Therapies
by Xiaodong Li Yawen Ma Zirong Fan Rekha KhandiaThis book offers a comprehensive exploration of brain tumors, beginning with a foundational understanding of their pathophysiology and extending through the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment. The chapters examine the underlying mechanisms that drive the development and progression of brain tumors and present a detailed analysis of the incidence, distribution, and potential risk factors associated with brain tumors. The book explores the intricate relationship between brain tumors and visual disorders, and reviews the critical role of advanced imaging technologies in diagnosing brain tumors, evaluating the strengths and limitations of various modalities such as MRI and PET scans. Additionally, the book evaluates the effectiveness and precision of radiosurgery in targeting brain tumors, discussing its benefits and challenges in the context of non-invasive cancer treatment. The chapters also introduce us to antisense oligonucleotides as a novel therapeutic strategy, outlining their mechanism of action and potential to silence cancer-driving genes. The book highlights the latest developments in nanotechnology for brain tumor diagnosis, emphasizing the use of nanomaterials to enhance imaging quality and specificity.Key Features: Provides a thorough exploration of brain tumors, from basic pathophysiology to advanced treatment options Presents detailed analyses of the incidence, distribution, and potential risk factors associated with brain tumors Discusses the critical role of imaging technologies, including MRI and PET scans, in the diagnosis of brain tumors Introduces novel therapeutic strategies such as radiosurgery and antisense oligonucleotides for targeting brain tumors Examines strategies to overcome the blood–brain barrier for effective drug delivery Toward the end, the book covers challenges of and strategies for delivering therapeutic agents across the blood–brain barrier and discusses phytochemicals in brain tumor treatment. This book serves as a useful source for researchers and students in oncology and neuroscience.
A Different Way to Learn: Neurodiversity and Self-Directed Education
by Naomi Fisher'If you are a parent worrying whether self-directed education will work for your child, because you have been told that they have special needs which can only be met in the school system - think again'Neurodivergent children experience and interact with the world differently to many of their peers. Standard educational systems often fail to adapt to their unique strengths and ways of learning. School, and even the act of learning, can become a source of great anxiety and trauma. Self-directed education offers an alternative to traditional schools that can help neurodivergent children develop at their own pace and thrive.Blending theory, practical advice and lived experience, clinical psychologist Naomi Fisher introduces the world of self-directed learning and tailoring the learning environment to your child.This comprehensive overview of self-directed learning is packed with ideas on how to implement it at home and includes interviews from parents of neurodivergent children on how you can make learning differently work for you and your child
The Family Experience of PDA: A Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance
by Eliza FrickerEliza Fricker gets it. Describing her perfectly imperfect experience of raising a PDA child, with societal judgements and family pressures, she knows how easy it is to feel overwhelmed, resentful and alone. The Family Experience of PDA's comedic illustrations explain these challenging situations and emotions in a way that words simply cannot, bringing some much-needed levity back into PDA parenting. Humorous anecdotes with a compassionate tone remind parents that they are not alone, and they're doing a great job. If children are safe, happy, and you leave the house on time, who cares about some smelly socks? A light-hearted and digestible guide to being a PDA parent covering everything from tolerance levels, relationships and meltdowns to collaboration, flexibility, and self care to dip in and out as your schedule allows to help get to grips with this complex condition. This book is an essential read for any parent with a PDA child, to help better understand your child, build support systems and carve out some essential self-care time guilt-free.
Bengali (Sahityamela) class 7 - West Bengal Board: সাহিত্যমেলা বাংলা - সপ্তম শ্রেণি
by West Bengal Board of Secondary Education‘সাহিত্যমেলা’ সপ্তম শ্রেণির বাংলা সাহিত্য পাঠ্যবই, যা পশ্চিমবঙ্গ মধ্যশিক্ষা পর্ষদের উদ্যোগে প্রকাশিত। ‘সংস্কৃতি ও বিজ্ঞান’ থিমে নির্মিত এই বইটি জাতীয় শিক্ষাক্রমের রূপরেখা ২০০৫ এবং শিক্ষার অধিকার আইন ২০০৯ অনুসরণ করে। এতে বাংলা সাহিত্যের খ্যাতনামা লেখকদের রচনা, আন্তর্জাতিক সাহিত্যিকদের অনুবাদ এবং ভারতের অন্যান্য রাজ্যের সাহিত্য সংকলিত হয়েছে। বইটি ১১টি অধ্যায়ে বিভক্ত, যেখানে কবিতা, গদ্য এবং গল্পের বৈচিত্র্যপূর্ণ মেলবন্ধন ঘটেছে। ‘হাতে-কলমে’ অংশে রয়েছে শিক্ষার্থীদের সক্রিয় অংশগ্রহণের জন্য বিভিন্ন কার্যক্রম। এছাড়াও, দ্রুতপঠন পুস্তক হিসেবে সংযোজিত হয়েছে লীলা মজুমদারের উপন্যাস ‘মাকু’। শোভাপ্রসন্নের দৃষ্টিনন্দন অলংকরণে সমৃদ্ধ এই বই শিক্ষার্থীদের কল্পনাশক্তি বিকাশ ও সাহিত্যের প্রতি ভালোবাসা জাগাতে সাহায্য করে, বাংলা ভাষা শিক্ষাকে আরও আকর্ষণীয় করে তুলতে সচেষ্ট।
Exploring Bilingualism in Education: A Machine-Generated Literature Overview
by Udaya MuthyalaThis book presents a comprehensive introduction to the field of bilingualism and multilingualism with focus on education. It compiles various sub-themes such as minority and majority languages, childhood bilingualism, and the historical aspects of bilingualism. Each chapter is carefully structured and includes clear themes with introductory notes by the editor. The main focus is on the cognitive development of bilinguals and how they promote cultural diversity, presenting how bilingual education and second language teaching within the socio-political and multicultural landscape are interconnected. It discusses significant concepts such as translanguaging, an innovative approach that transcends traditional language boundaries, and the role of Multilingual Education (MLE) in shaping the future of learning. Research also focusses on macro-level issues, such as globalization and minority language preservation, and micro-level strategies for bilingual classrooms. In addition, it explores topics such as Dual Language schools, the economic benefits of bilingualism, and debates on language loss and bilingual education policy in different countries. These well-organized topics promote a holistic understanding of bilingualism and encourage a positive view of linguistic diversity and its role in creating a more inclusive, multicultural world. For educators, researchers and language enthusiasts, it is an invaluable resource that provides a thorough understanding of the nuances of bi/multilingual education. The auto-summaries have been generated by a recursive clustering algorithm via the Dimensions Auto-summarizer by Digital Science handled by Subject Matter Experts and the editor of this book. The editor of this book selected which Springer Nature content should be auto-summarized and decided its order of appearance. Please be aware that these are extractive auto-summaries, which consist of original sentences, but are not representative of its original paper, since we do not show the full length of the publication. Please note that only published SN content is represented here, and that machine-generated books are still at an experimental stage.
Optimization, Learning Algorithms and Applications: 4th International Conference, OL2A 2024, Tenerife, Spain, July 24-26, 2024, Proceedings, Part II (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2281)
by Ana I. Pereira Florbela P. Fernandes João P. Coelho João P. Teixeira Maria F. Pacheco Rui P. Lopes José Lima Santiago T. ÁlvarezThis two-volume set, CCIS 2280 and CCIS 2281, constitutes the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Optimization, Learning Algorithms and Applications, OL2A 2024, held in Tenerife, Spain, in July 2024. The 41 papers presented here were carefully reviewed and selected from 105 submissions. They have been organized in the two volumes under the following topical sections:- Part I: Learning Algorithms in Engineering Education; Machine Learning; Deep Learning; Optimization in the SDG context. Part II: Optimization in Control Systems Design; Optimization.
Optimization, Learning Algorithms and Applications: 4th International Conference, OL2A 2024, Tenerife, Spain, July 24–26, 2024, Proceedings, Part I (Communications in Computer and Information Science #2280)
by Ana I. Pereira Florbela P. Fernandes João P. Coelho João P. Teixeira Maria F. Pacheco Rui P. Lopes José Lima Santiago T. ÁlvarezThis two-volume set, CCIS 2280 and CCIS 2281, constitutes the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Optimization, Learning Algorithms and Applications, OL2A 2024, held in Tenerife, Spain, in July 2024. The 41 papers presented here were carefully reviewed and selected from 105 submissions. They have been organized in the two volumes under the following topical sections:- Part I: Learning Algorithms in Engineering Education; Machine Learning; Deep Learning; Optimization in the SDG context. Part II: Optimization in Control Systems Design; Optimization.
The Poesy of Scientia in Early Modern England (Crossroads of Knowledge in Early Modern Literature #3)
by Subha Mukherji Elizabeth L. SwannThis book explores interconnections between the modes of knowing that we now associate with the rubrics ‘literature’ and ‘science’ at a formative point in their early development. Rather than simply tracing lines of influence, it focuses on how both literary texts and natural philosophy engage with materiality, language, affect, and form. Some essays are invested in how early modern science adopts and actively experiments with rhetorical and poetic modes and expression, while others emphasize a shared investment in natural philosophical topics—alchemy, chance, or astrology for example—that move among the period’s observational texts and its literature, highlighting the participation of literary texts in the production of experimental knowledge. Organised around the broad themes of creation and transformation, mediation and communication, and interpretation and imaginative speculation, the essays collectively probe the presumed dichotomy between science’s schematizing and taxonomic ambitions, and the fertile and volatile creative energies of literary texts.
Nurses on Call: The heartwarming and emotional new historical novel, perfect for fans of Call the Midwife
by Donna DouglasThe second instalment of The Nightingale Daughters series from Sunday Times bestselling author Donna Douglas. Perfect for fans of Call the Midwife!_______________London's East End, 1957In the Nightingale Hospital, Matron Helen finds herself playing surrogate mother to her newly discovered French niece Catrine, while having to keep their family relationship a secret from the rest of the staff.However, independent Catrine is determined to do things her way, and break the rules. But underneath it all, she is lost, still mourning the loss of her mother and struggling to get along with her new family.Helen's own heart is aching since the breakdown of her marriage with David, which isn’t helped when he returns to work at the hospital. Can she work side by side with the man she still loves?Helen’s isn’t the only marriage that hangs in the balance, as Nurse Dora faces a shock that could mean the end of her own marriage…Can love conquer all at the Nightingale Hospital?
How To Build a Body That Lasts: The Sunday Times bestselling fitness and stretching guide for long term health and wellbeing
by Adam RichardsonThe Sunday Times bestseller'Fun, informative and engaging. A must read!' - Lucy LordDiscover how mobility exercises and stretches can help you achieve a happier, healthier body for longer with this easy fitness guide!Reader reviews‘This is a fantastic book for those interested in improving their flexibility and mobility. It caters for all abilities whether you are a couch potato or an Olympian’‘This book is so readable and prompted me to rethink my approach to fitness. Recommending to all my ‘fit’ friends from 22 - 75!’‘A road map for anyone wanting to keep on moving through their lives’You're sitting like a prawn right now, aren't you?Mobility training is your secret weapon to building a body that lasts. It improves flexibility, strength, stamina, and posture - for life. Whether you're new to exercise or total gym buff, these quick and easy exercises will change your game.In How To Build a Body That Lasts, top fitness coach Adam Richardson shows how to work quick exercises into your daily routine - without having to find time for a full workout in your busy day.In this comprehensive and myth-busting book, Richardson lays out a roadmap to help you break free from stiffness and pain. Whether you want to tackle a stiff neck, sore back or tight hips, this book provides inclusive exercises for all ages, shapes and body sizes which can be done within the comfort of your own home - no fancy equipment or costly gym membership required.Unlock your body’s potential and rediscover the joy of movement with How To Build a Body That Lasts!*A Sunday Times bestseller - October 2024
Joan: The true story of how I became Britain’s most notorious diamond thief
by Joan HanningtonThe Sunday Times bestseller and inspiration for the ITV dramaDiamonds are a girl's best friendJoan Hannington was the most notorious female figure in London's criminal underworld during the 80s, earning her the nickname 'The Godmother'. With her stunning looks and glamorous wardrobe, Joan was constantly underestimated, but she used this to her advantage and became an undetected mastermind in high-stakes jewellery theft. Often transforming herself into different characters, Joan seamlessly got away with millions of pounds in diamonds.Coming from a violent, loveless childhood, Joan learnt to trust no one but herself. At seventeen, she becomes a mother, but is trapped in a disastrous marriage with a brutal thug. When he goes on the run, Joan seizes the moment to leave her old life. Motivated by her desire to care for her daughter, Joan gets swept up in the exhilarating world of a life of crime and makes some heartbreaking decisions as she sets her sights on a better life.Joan is the true story of her meteoric rise from petty offender to one of Britain's most accomplished diamond thieves, making a success of life by not playing by the rules when the odds seemed stacked against her.
The Portable Mentor: Expert Guide to a Successful Career in Psychology
by Mitchell J. PrinsteinPsychology is a popular subject to study, with thousands entering graduate school each year, but unlike med or pre-law, there is limited information available to help students learn about the field, how to successfully apply, and how to thrive while completing doctoral work. The Portable Mentor is a useful, must-have resource for all students interested in psychology. This third edition is updated and expanded, designed to address students' and trainees' need for open dialogue and mentorship. Throughout, it covers some of the common challenges graduates face and features discussions about how to celebrate your identity and find a rewarding, worthwhile career path. It comprises thirty chapters written by more than seventy of the field's top experts, successfully filling a void in professional development advice.
Concept Formation in the Wild
by Yrjö EngeströmConcept formation is predominantly analyzed in classrooms and laboratory experiments, meaning the collective formation of culturally novel concepts in practical activities 'in the wild' has largely been neglected. However, understanding and influencing the complexity and contradictions of the present world demands powerful concepts that can make a difference in practice. Going beyond the understanding of concepts as individually acquired static labels, this book develops a dialectical theory of collective formation of novel concepts in the wild, in everyday activities. Drawing on cultural-historical activity theory (CHAT), concepts are seen as contested and future-oriented means for guiding activities and their transformations. Detailed real-life examples of germ-cell concepts show how they can radically influence the course of development in different activities. Helping to identify and foster the formation of potentially powerful concepts in fields of practice, it is essential reading for researchers, advanced students and practitioners across human and social sciences.
Reading with the Burneys: Patronage, Paratext, and Performance (Elements in Eighteenth-Century Connections)
by Sophie CoulombeauThis Element offers a multidimensional study of reading practice and sibling rivalry in late eighteenth-century Britain. The case study is the Aberdeen student and disgraced thief Charles Burney's treatment of Evelina (1778), the debut novel of his sister Frances Burney. Coulombeau uses Charles's manuscript poetry, letters, and marginalia, alongside illustrative prints and circulating library archives, to tell the story of how he attempted to control Evelina's reception in an effort to bolster his own socio-literary status. Uniting approaches drawn from literary studies, biography, bibliography, and the history of the book, the Element enriches scholarly understanding of the reception of Frances Burney's fiction, with broader implications for studies of gender, class, kinship and reading in this period. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
What's Her Name: A History of the World in 80 Lost Women
by Katie Nelson Olivia MeikleWhat if some of the most phenomenal lives in human history were, for centuries, forgotten? For centuries, the achievements of countless influential women have remained overshadowed. Sisters Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle traverse hundreds of years and six continents, from antiquity to modern times, to turn the spotlight on these unsung heroines, revealing their stories and celebrating their indelible impact on the world. This mesmerizing compendium highlights the captivating stories of eighty women, including Fatima al-Fihri, the visionary behind the world’s first university; Ching Shih, the most successful pirate; and Huda Sha’arawi, a leading Egyptian suffragist. What’s Her Name is a compelling tribute to the indomitable spirit and contributions of these women who have shaped history—and deserve to be remembered and commemorated.
Design of Shipboard Power System Grounding / Earthing
by Mohammed M. Islam Norbert Doerry John ProusalidisThis book delves into the diverse prerequisites for grounding and earthing in contemporary ship power systems, addressing the evolving landscape of ship design influenced by power electronics The introduction of transformative technologies such as variable frequency drives and electric propulsion systems has heightened the complexity of shipboard grounding systems. This complexity necessitates accommodation for robust electronic systems, extending the focus beyond traditional grounding aspects to include common mode grounding and its profound design implications. Engineers now require a comprehensive guide to navigate the intricacies of shipboard electric power systems. To meet this imperative, Design of Shipboard Power System Grounding/Earthing provides an in-depth exploration of the subject. It offers a step-by-step initiation into the grounding process, supported by numerous case studies for enhanced comprehension. Aligned with both US and international standards, this book serves as an essential resource for engineers engaged in the design and implementation of shipboard power systems. Key highlights for readers encompass meticulous comparisons between terrestrial power system grounding and shipboard power grounding, as well as comprehensive discussions on high resistance grounding, shipboard AC system grounding requirements, DC system grounding, and more, including common mode grounding and earthing. The inclusion of abundant engineering drawings supports significant case studies, enhancing the practical application of the material. Designed to cater to a broad audience, Design of Shipboard Power System Grounding/Earthing is invaluable for readers involved with shipboard electrical systems, including shipbuilders, ship designers, ship operators, and those in regulatory bodies such as the Navy, USCG, ABS, among others. This resource is also well-suited for academicians, particularly final-year undergraduate and graduate students in marine electrical engineering programs.
The Tax Law of Private Foundations: 2024 Cumulative Supplement
by Bruce R. Hopkins Shane T. HamiltonInsightful analysis and explanations of private foundation tax law along with hands-on practice tools that make compliance easier Now in its seventh edition, The Tax Law of Private Foundations by Bruce Hopkins and Shane Hamilton serves as the gold-standard reference for navigating the complex regulations governing private foundations. This comprehensive book is regularly updated to incorporate the latest changes in tax law, providing executives and professionals with valuable clarification, expert insights, and practical instruction. With every edition supplemented annually, the book remains current and relevant. It offers a clear and concise summary of the regulations governing private foundations, explaining the logic underpinning the rules. The authors provide a range of helpful tools, including checklists, sample documents, and practice forms, to simplify the filing process and ensure compliance with the latest legislation. Readers will also find: Critical analyses and considerations of existing laws and regulations, avoiding potential confusion arising from future legislation A collection of practical tools that make it simpler to comply with the regulations governing private foundations Expert guidance on obtaining or maintaining your foundation's tax-exempt status An indispensable resource, this latest edition caters to individuals with personal or professional interests in private foundations, offering authoritative guidance and complete explanations in an intricate and sometimes confusing area of the law. Whether navigating the complexities of compliance or seeking deep insights, this book remains the go-to reference for understanding and managing this difficult area of taxation.
Understanding the Chemistry of the Environment
by Francisco G. Calvo-FloresUnderstand the properties and consequences of chemical pollutants Environmental chemistry is the field of study which focuses on chemical species, natural or man-made, and their impact on the atmosphere, water, and soils. It’s a growing area of research and technological development, increasingly prominent in university chemistry curricula. There is more demand than ever for a strong textbook overview of this thriving interdisciplinary subject and its myriad applications. Understanding the Chemistry of the Environment meets this demand with an exploration of the chemical aspects of pollution and its consequences. It offers a clear explanation of the relationship between chemical structure, physiochemical properties of natural and anthropogenic substances, and environmental impact. Drawing upon advances in chemistry, biochemistry, physics, engineering, toxicology, and more, it is a must-own for students and researchers in environmental chemistry. Understanding the Chemistry of the Environment readers will also find: Overview of major chemical pollutants and their ecotoxicological effects Understanding the Chemistry of the Environment is ideal for undergraduate students in environmental chemistry courses, as well as graduate students in need of a reference work on environmental chemistry.