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Library and Information Center Management - Barbara B. Moran, Claudia J. Morner
This essential, single-volume textbook supplies a comprehensive introduction to library management that addresses all the functions of management, specifically within the ever-evolving modern library environment.Strategic planning. Facilities management. Leadership, ethics, communication, and motivation. Human resources and staffing. Change, library development, and innovation. Marketing. Measurement and evaluation. Fiscal responsibility and control. These are just some of the wide range of responsibilities and necessary skills of contemporary library managersâ ”not all of which are typically covered in detail in LIS educational programs.Now updated and expanded for its ninth edition, Libraries Unlimited s Library and Information Center Management is the core management text for library information science programs. This latest text adds new information on grant writing as well as more about budgets, marketing, financial management, assessment, and evidence-based management. The authors include various real-world examples from international settings to help readers understand and conceptualize the place of the library and information center in our global world. Each chapter ends with two helpful sections that present numerous examples and opportunities to apply newly gained information: Practice Your Skills and Discussion Questions.
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Global Library and Information Science
This book presents international librarianship and library science through insightful and well written chapters contributed by experts and scholars from six regions of the world. The role of public, academic, special, school libraries, as well as library and information science education are presented from the early development to the present time. Its lively, readable approach will help the reader to understand librarianship in Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, the Middle East, and North America.Edited by Ismail Abdullahi, Professor of Global Library and Information Science, this book is a must-read by library science students and teachers, librarians, and anyone interested in Global Librarianship.
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Grey Literature in Library and Information Studies
The further rise of electronic publishing has come to change the scale and diversity of grey literature facing librarians and other information practitioners. This compiled work brings together research and authorship over the past decade dealing with both the supply and demand sides of grey literature. While this book is written with students and instructors of Colleges and Schools of Library and Information Science in mind, it likewise serves as a reader for information professionals working in any and all like knowledge-based communities.
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Strategies for Regenerating the Library and Information Profession
This volume comprises papers prepared for the 8th World Conference on Continuing Professional Development (Bologna, Italy, 18-20 August 2009). Within the broad theme of creating a positive work environment for a multi-generational workforce in library and information organizations, the conference addresses managing between and across generations, mentoring and coaching, attracting people to the profession and developing a new generation of leaders, re-skilling and transferability of skills, succession planning and passing on knowledge.
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Legal Issues for Library and Information Managers - William Z Nasri
Here is a useful and readable volume about important and controversial legal issues of concern to all library managers and information professionals. Learn the implications of the complex, relevant laws on collective bargaining, privacy of circulation files, employee record keeping, personnel management, censorship, copyright, and much more.
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Handbook of Research on Knowledge and Organization Systems in Library and Information Science
This book emcompasses post COVID 19 trends in library and Information Science, presents emerging technologies needed to keep pace with an advanced digital framework --
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A Framework for K-12 Science Education - National Research Council, Board on Science Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Educati
Science, engineering, and technology permeate nearly every facet of modern life and hold the key to solving many of humanity s most pressing current and future challenges. The United States position in the global economy is declining, in part because U.S. workers lack fundamental knowledge in these fields. To address the critical issues of U.S. competitiveness and to better prepare the workforce, A Framework for K-12 Science Education proposes a new approach to K-12 science education that will capture students interest and provide them with the necessary foundational knowledge in the field. A Framework for K-12 Science Education outlines a broad set of expectations for students in science and engineering in grades K-12. These expectations will inform the development of new standards for K-12 science education and, subsequently, revisions to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development for educators. This book identifies three dimensions that convey the core ideas and practices around which science and engineering education in these grades should be built. These three dimensions are: crosscutting concepts that unify the study of science through their common application across science and engineering; scientific and engineering practices; and disciplinary core ideas in the physical sciences, life sciences, and earth and space sciences and for engineering, technology, and the applications of science. The overarching goal is for all high school graduates to have sufficient knowledge of science and engineering to engage in public discussions on science-related issues, be careful consumers of scientific and technical information, and enter the careers of their choice. A Framework for K-12 Science Education is the first step in a process that can inform state-level decisions and achieve a research-grounded basis for improving science instruction and learning across the country. The book will guide standards developers, teachers, curriculum designers, assessment developers, state and district science administrators, and educators who teach science in informal environments. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummaryPART I: A Vision for K-12 Science Education1 A New Conceptual Framework2 Guiding Assumptions and Organization of the FrameworkPART II: Dimensions of the Framework3 Dimension 1: Scientific and Engineering Practices4 Dimension 2: Crosscutting Concepts5 Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Physical Sciences6 Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Life Sciences7 Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Earth and Space Sciences8 Dimension 3: Disciplinary Core Ideas - Engineering, Technology, and Applications of SciencePART III: Realizing the Vision9 Integrating the Three Dimensions10 Implementation: Curriculum, Instruction, Teacher Development, and Assessment11 Equity and Diversity in Science and Engineering Education12 Guidance for Standards Developers13 Looking Toward the Future: Research and Development to Inform K-12 Science Education StandardsAPPENDIXESAppendix A: Summary of Public Feedback and Subsequent RevisionsAppendix B: Bibliography of References Consulted on Teaching and LearningAppendix C: Biographical Sketches of Committee Members and StaffAppendix D: Design Team MembersIndexPhoto Credits
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Introduction to Biological Physics for the Health and Life Sciences - Kirsten Franklin, Terry Scott, Paul Yates, Paul Muir
A thoroughly updated and extended new edition of this well-regarded introduction to the basic concepts of biological physics for students in the health and life sciences. Designed to provide a solid foundation in physics for students following health science courses, the text is divided into six sections: Mechanics, Solids and Fluids, Thermodynamics, Electricity and DC Circuits, Optics, and Radiation and Health. Filled with illustrative examples, Introduction to Biological Physics for the Health and Life Sciences, Second Edition features a wealth of concepts, diagrams, ideas and challenges, carefully selected to reference the biomedical sciences. Resources within the text include interspersed problems, objectives to guide learning, and descriptions of key concepts and equations, as well as further practice problems. NEW CHAPTERS INCLUDE: Optical InstrumentsAdvanced Geometric OpticsThermodynamic ProcessesHeat Engines and EntropyThermodynamic Potentials This comprehensive text offers an important resource for health and life science majors with little background in mathematics or physics. It is also an excellent reference for anyone wishing to gain a broad background in the subject. Topics covered include: KinematicsForce and Newton⠙s Laws of Motion EnergyWaves Sound and HearingElasticityFluid Dynamics Temperature and the Zeroth LawIdeal Gases Phase and Temperature ChangeWater VapourThermodynamics and the Body Static Electricity Electric Force and Field       CapacitanceDirect Currents and DC CircuitsThe Eye and Vision Optical InstrumentsAtoms and Atomic Physics           The Nucleus and Nuclear PhysicsIonising Radiation                 Medical imagingMagnetism and MRI  Instructor⠙s support material available through companion website, www.wiley.com/go/biological_physics
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Reflective Practice in the Sport and Exercise Sciences
Within the Sport and Exercise Sciences (SES) and allied disciplines, reflective practice has become firmly established as a fundamental aspect of education, professional training and development, and applied service delivery. This has resulted in an emerging, context-specific evidence base that has attempted to make sense of the application and utility of reflective practice as a mechanism to facilitate personal and professional growth through experiential learning, and subsequently develop the knowledge required to navigate the complexities of applied practice.This new and fully revised edition of Reflective Practice in the Sport and Exercise Sciences explores the contemporary conceptual landscape, critical perspectives, pedagogy, and applied considerations in reflective practice in the SES and allied disciplines. Contributions from scientists, researchers, practitioners, and academics offer innovative perspectives of reflective practice, founded on a synthesis of the contemporary empirical evidence base and applied practitioner experience.These contributions challenge academic and/or practice-based audiences regarding the utility, research, and representation of reflective practice, while offering critical insights into the application of different approaches to reflective practice. Based on exploring the crucial interface between learning and practice, this book is important reading for all who work in the SES and allied disciplines, and, more widely, any professional aiming to become a more effective practitioner.This book is endorsed by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences.
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Intelligence Analysis - National Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences Board on
The U.S. intelligence community (IC) is a complex human enterprise whose success depends on how well the people in it perform their work. Although often aided by sophisticated technologies, these people ultimately rely on their own intellect to identify, synthesize, and communicate the information on which the nation s security depends. The IC s success depends on having trained, motivated, and thoughtful people working within organizations able to understand, value, and coordinate their capabilities. Intelligence Analysis provides up-to-date scientific guidance for the intelligence community (IC) so that it might improve individual and group judgments, communication between analysts, and analytic processes. The papers in this volume provide the detailed evidentiary base for the National Research Council s report, Intelligence Analysis for Tomorrow: Advances from the Behavioral and Social Sciences. The opening chapter focuses on the structure, missions, operations, and characteristics of the IC while the following 12 papers provide in-depth reviews of key topics in three areas: analytic methods, analysts, and organizations. Informed by the IC s unique missions and constraints, each paper documents the latest advancements of the relevant science and is a stand-alone resource for the IC s leadership and workforce. The collection allows readers to focus on one area of interest (analytic methods, analysts, or organizations) or even one particular aspect of a category. As a collection, the volume provides a broad perspective of the issues involved in making difficult decisions, which is at the heart of intelligence analysis.
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A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty - Engineering, and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Educati
The strengths and abilities children develop from infancy through adolescence are crucial for their physical, emotional, and cognitive growth, which in turn help them to achieve success in school and to become responsible, economically self-sufficient, and healthy adults. Capable, responsible, and healthy adults are clearly the foundation of a well-functioning and prosperous society, yet America s future is not as secure as it could be because millions of American children live in families with incomes below the poverty line. A wealth of evidence suggests that a lack of adequate economic resources for families with children compromises these children s ability to grow and achieve adult success, hurting them and the broader society. A Roadmap to Reducing Child Poverty reviews the research on linkages between child poverty and child well-being, and analyzes the poverty-reducing effects of major assistance programs directed at children and families. This report also provides policy and program recommendations for reducing the number of children living in poverty in the United States by half within 10 years. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 A Demographic Portrait of Child Poverty in the United States3 Consequences of Child Poverty4 How the Labor Market, Family Structure, and Government Programs Affect Child Poverty5 Ten Policy and Program Approaches to Reducing Child Poverty6 Packages of Policies and Programs That Reduce Poverty and Deep Poverty Among Children7 Other Policy and Program Approaches to Child Poverty Reduction8 Contextual Factors That Influence the Effects of Anti-Poverty Policies and Programs9 Recommendations for Research and Data CollectionAppendix A: Biosketches of Committee Members and Project StaffAppendix B: Public Session AgendasAppendix C: Authors of Memos Submitted to the CommitteeAppendix D: Technical Appendixes to Select ChaptersAppendix E: TRIM3 Summary TablesAppendix F: Urban Institute TRIM3 Technical Specification: Using Microsimulation to Assess the Policy Proposals of the National Academies Committee on Reducing Child PovertyBoard on Children, Youth, and FamiliesCommittee on National Statistics
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AI and Information Access - G. G. Chowdhury, Sudatta Chowdhury
Libraries and information services are constantly evolving and adapting to the capacity and capabilities offered by emerging technologies. With the emergence of Generative AI, the information sector wonders how it will impact information users and professionals. The book explores this vital question by first raising evidence-based questions around user interactions with AI and its efficacy in providing responses that are relevant and suitable for specific user needs and contexts. Through the critical analysis of these case studies, the book will discuss whether and how the conventional models of information search process, information seeking and retrieval, are applicable to explain the user interactions with the Gen AI tools for information access. This approach to AI and information will seek to explore; The impact of AI tools on information by changing user behaviour, shifting the gap in user access and impending users to find the best data and being critical How libraries and database search services adapt these tools to improve access to information and data How the use of these tools could generate new knowledge in information science, seeking and retrieval research and education How these tools can be trained to best fulfil the user s needs and context While exploring the implications of AI for the overall library and database services, the book will aim to portray the overall picture of applications of Generative AI in the information science field.This book is tailored for the knowledge sector, from LIS professionals to students and academics. It s a perfect title for those seeking to understand Generative AI and how it applies in their context.
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How People Learn II - Engineering, and Medicine National Academies of Sciences, Board on Science Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences
There are many reasons to be curious about the way people learn, and the past several decades have seen an explosion of research that has important implications for individual learning, schooling, workforce training, and policy. In 2000, How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition was published and its influence has been wide and deep. The report summarized insights on the nature of learning in school-aged children; described principles for the design of effective learning environments; and provided examples of how that could be implemented in the classroom. Since then, researchers have continued to investigate the nature of learning and have generated new findings related to the neurological processes involved in learning, individual and cultural variability related to learning, and educational technologies. In addition to expanding scientific understanding of the mechanisms of learning and how the brain adapts throughout the lifespan, there have been important discoveries about influences on learning, particularly sociocultural factors and the structure of learning environments. How People Learn II: Learners, Contexts, and Cultures provides a much-needed update incorporating insights gained from this research over the past decade. The book expands on the foundation laid out in the 2000 report and takes an in-depth look at the constellation of influences that affect individual learning. How People Learn II will become an indispensable resource to understand learning throughout the lifespan for educators of students and adults. Table of ContentsFront MatterSummary1 Introduction2 Context and Culture3 Types of Learning and the Developing Brain4 Processes That Support Learning5 Knowledge and Reasoning6 Motivation to Learn7 Implications for Learning in School8 Digital Technology9 Learning Across the Life Span10 Research AgendaReferencesAppendix A: History of the How People Learn Studies and Their UseAppendix B: List of Relevant Reports Published by the National Academies PressAppendix C: Study Populations in Research on LearningAppendix D: Committee and Staff Biographies
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Life and Health Sciences for CCEA AS Level - Nora Henry, James Napier, Emma Dougan
This updated edition addresses the examined units of the CCEA AS level Life and Health Sciences specification (including the recently-proposed revisions). It covers both the Single and Double Award courses, through the study of the following units:â ¢ AS 2: Human Body Systemsâ ¢ AS 3: Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processesâ ¢ AS 5: Material ScienceThe full-colour, illustrated chapters clearly explain the theory for the course, and are supported by worked examples, tips, examination-style questions and answers.The authors are all experienced science teachers and examiners and the book has been through a meticulous quality assurance process prior to publication.Contents:Unit AS 2: Human Body Systems1 Cardiovascular System2 Respiratory System 3 Respiration4 Homeostatic Mechanisms and How These Are Monitored5 Nutrition and Physical Exercise in Maintaining Good HealthUnit AS 3: Aspects of Physical Chemistry in Industrial Processes6 Chemical Calculations7 Volumetric Analysis 8 Energetics9 Kinetics 10 Equilibrium11 Industrial Processes, Infrastructure and Environmental ConsequencesUnit AS 5: Material Science12 Material Properties13 Categorising Materials and Microscopic Structure14 Alloys, Metal Working and Biomaterials15 Smart Materials, Nanomaterials and Industrial Considerations16 Semiconductors AnswersÂ
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Life and Health Sciences for CCEA A2 Level - Nora Henry, Jame Napier
This textbook provides the first resource to address the examined units of the CCEA A2 level Life and Health Sciences specification. It covers both the Single and Double Award courses, through the study of the following units:⠢ A2 2: Organic Chemistry⠢ A2 3: Medical Physics⠢ A2 4: Sound and Light⠢ A2 5: Genetics, Gene Technology and Stem CellsThe full-colour, illustrated chapters clearly explain the theory for the course, and are supported by worked examples, tips, examination-style questions and answers.The authors are all experienced science teachers and examiners. The book has been through a meticulous quality assurance process prior to publication.Contents:Unit A2 2: Organic Chemistry1 Nomenclature and Structure in Organic Compounds2 Alkanes3 Alkenes4 Polymers5 Alcohols6 Spectroscopic Techniques7 Making and Purifying Organic Compounds ⠓ the Preparation of AspirinUnit A2 3: Medical Physics8 Physiological Measurements to Monitor Health9 Diagnostic Imaging Techniques10 Medical Uses of RadiationUnit A2 4: Sound and Light11 Waves12 The Ear and Hearing13 Light in Communication and Radio Waves14 The EyeUnit A2 5: Genetics, Gene Technology and Stem Cells15 DNA and the Genetic Code16 Meiosis and Genetics17 The Application of Genetic Engineering and Gene Therapy18 Gene Cloning, Genetic Fingerprinting and Stem Cell TechnologyAnswers
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MYP Physical and Earth Sciences: a Concept Based Approach - William Heathcote
Drive achievement in the MYP and strengthen scientific confidence. Equipping learners with the confident scientific understanding central to progression through the MYP Sciences, this text is fully matched to the Next Chapter curriculum. The inquiry-based structure immerses learners in a concept-based approach, strengthening performance.Develop comprehensive scientific knowledge underpinned by rich conceptual awareness, equipping learners with the confidence to handle new ideasFully integrate a concept-based approach with an inquiry-based structure that drives independent thinkingBuild flexibility interwoven global contexts enable big picture understanding and ensure students can apply learning to new areasFully mapped to the Next Chapter curriculum and supports the Common CoreStrengthen potential in the MYP eAssessment and prepare learners for confident progression into MYP Years 4 and 5
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How People Learn - National Research Council, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Cognitive, and Sensory Sciences Board on Behav
Offers research about the mind and the brain that provides answers to a number of compelling questions. This book uses exemplary teaching to illustrate how approaches based on what we now know result in in-depth learning. The knowledge calls into question concepts and practices firmly entrenched in our education system.
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History in the Humanities and Social Sciences
This inter-disciplinary volume explores the benefits of historical understanding in leading disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, including economics, politics, international relations, sociology, philosophy, law, literature and anthropology, and shows how the relevance of historical approaches has changed and shifted over time.
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Logic and Information - Edwin Mares
This Element looks at two projects that relate logic and information: the project of using logic to integrate, manipulate and interpret information and the proect of using the notion of information to provide interpretations of logical systems. The Element defines information in a manner that includes misinformation and disinformation and uses this general concept of information to provide an interpretation of various paraconsistent and relevant logics. It also integrates these logics into contemporary theories of informational updating, probability theory and (rather informally) some ideas from the theory of the complexity of proofs. The Element assumes some prior knowledge of modal logic and its possible world semantics, but all the other necessary background is provided.
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Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences - Catherine Kohler Riessman
Cathy Riessman is the leading figure in narrative research and her new book is a delight. Covering basic issues of transcription and research credibility as well as visual data and engagingly written, it is a goldmine for students and researchers alike. If we want to make narrative research serious and revealing, it is to this book that we should turn.                       ⠔David Silverman, Professor Emeritus, Goldsmiths⠲ College, University of London Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences provides an accessible framework for researchers ⠔ to analyse narrative texts with confidence, empathy, and humility.⠔NARRATIVE INQUIRY This is a terrific book. Cathy Riessman has an encyclopedic knowledge of this field and of the participants in it. This breadth and depth of knowledge is abundantly clear throughout the book. ⠔Susan Bell, Bowdoin College This book has been a great source of inspiration to me and my students, not only for its methodological clarity, but also for the spirit of social activism it engenders. ⠔Ian Baptiste, The Pennsylvania State University Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences is an essential starting point for both students and experienced researchers interested in using narrative analysis in applied or other contexts. Written with admirable clarity, an engaging style, and supported by detailed examples of analysis, the book outlines the main methodological issues and approaches within the exciting and fast-developing field of narrative research. Even researchers already familiar with narrative methods should find the presentation of thematic, structural, dialogic/performance, and visual forms of analysis a fruitful stimulus to new research endeavours. ⠔Brian Roberts, University of Central Lancashire, U.K. I just had to thank you for paving the path for us new and ⠲hopeful⠲ narrative researchers. I have been a student of both your books on narrative analysis, and want to thank you for your guidance from your work, and also your latest book Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences. This work and the references you have chosen for us have helped me immensely during this time in my doctoral program, especially as I enter into the analysis phase. ⠔Maria T. Yelle, nursing doctoral candidate, University of Wisconsin-Madison Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences provides a lively overview of research based on constructing and interpreting narrative. Designed to improve research practice, it gives a detailed discussion of four analytic methods that students can adapt. Author Catherine Kohler Riessman explains how to conduct the four kinds of narrative analysis using model studies from sociology, anthropology, psychology, education and nursing. Throughout the book, she compares different approaches including thematic analysis, structural analysis, dialogic/performance analysis, and visual narrative analysis. The book helps students confront specific issues in their research practice, including how to construct a transcript in an interview study; complexities of working with materials translated from another language; defining narrative segments; relating text and context; locating oneself as the researcher in a responsible way in an inquiry; and arguing for the credibility of the case-based approach. Broad in scope, Narrative Methods for the Human Sciences also offers concrete guidance in individual chapters for students and established scholars wanting to join the narrative turn in social research. Key FeaturesFocuses on four particular methods of narrative analysis: This text provides specific diverse exemplars of good narrative research, as practiced in several social science and human service disciplines. Offers guidance for narrative interviewing: The author discusses the complexities between spoken language and any written transcript. In the process, she encourages students to be mindful of the texts they construct from dialogues among speakers. Presents arguments about validation in case-based research: Riessman presents several ways to think about credibility in narrative studies, contextualizing validity in relation to epistemology and theoretical orientation of a study.Explores the differences between grounded theory methods and narrative analysis: The author clarifies distinctions between inductive thematic coding in grounded theory, and other interpretive approaches, and narrative analysis.Presents social linguistic methods for analyzing oral narrative: This text makes the approach accessible to readers not trained in social linguistics in part by providing rich examples from a number of different disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences. Employs visual methods of analysis: Riessman takes narrative research beyond the spoken or written texts by showing how exemplary researchers have connected participants⠲ words and images made during the research process. She also discusses other research that incorporates found im
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CRISC Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition - Peter Gregory, Bobby Rogers, Dawn Dunkerley
A fully updated self-study guide for the industry-standard information technology risk certification, CRISCWritten by information security risk experts, this complete self-study system is designed to help you prepare forâ ”and passâ ”ISACAâ ™s CRISC certification exam. CRISC Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition features learning objectives, explanations, exam tips, and hundreds of practice questions. Beyond exam prep, this practical guide serves as an ideal on-the-job reference for risk management and IT security professionals.Covers all exam topics, including:IT and cybersecurity governanceEnterprise risk management and risk treatmentIT risk assessments and risk analysisControls and control frameworksThird-party risk managementRisk metrics, KRIs, KCIs, and KPIsEnterprise architectureIT operations managementBusiness impact analysisBusiness continuity and disaster recovery planningData privacyOnline content includes:300 practice exam questionsTest engine that provides full-length practice exams and customizable quizzes by exam topic
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Eager to Learn - National Research Council, Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, Committee on Early Childhood Pedagogy
Clearly babies come into the world remarkably receptive to its wonders. Their alertness to sights, sounds, and even abstract concepts makes them inquisitive explorersâ ”and learnersâ ”every waking minute. Well before formal schooling begins, children s early experiences lay the foundations for their later social behavior, emotional regulation, and literacy. Yet, for a variety of reasons, far too little attention is given to the quality of these crucial years. Outmoded theories, outdated facts, and undersized budgets all play a part in the uneven quality of early childhood programs throughout our country. What will it take to provide better early education and care for our children between the ages of two and five? Eager to Learn explores this crucial question, synthesizing the newest research findings on how young children learn and the impact of early learning. Key discoveries in how young children learn are reviewed in language accessible to parents as well as educators: findings about the interplay of biology and environment, variations in learning among individuals and children from different social and economic groups, and the importance of health, safety, nutrition and interpersonal warmth to early learning. Perhaps most significant, the book documents how very early in life learning really begins. Valuable conclusions and recommendations are presented in the areas of the teacher-child relationship, the organization and content of curriculum, meeting the needs of those children most at risk of school failure, teacher preparation, assessment of teaching and learning, and more. The book discusses:Evidence for competing theories, models, and approaches in the field and a hard look at some day-to-day practices and activities generally used in preschool. The role of the teacher, the importance of peer interactions, and other relationships in the child s life. Learning needs of minority children, children with disabilities, and other special groups. Approaches to assessing young children s learning for the purposes of policy decisions, diagnosis of educational difficulties, and instructional planning. Preparation and continuing development of teachers. Eager to Learn presents a comprehensive, coherent picture of early childhood learning, along with a clear path toward improving this important stage of life for all children. Table of ContentsFront MatterExecutive Summary1 Introduction2 What Does the Science of Learning Contribute to Early Childhood Pedagogy?3 The Importance of Individual and Cultural Variations4 Preschool Program Quality5 Curriculum and Pedagogy: The What and the How of Early Childhood Education6 Assessment in Early Childhood Education7 The Preparation of Early Childhood Professionals8 Program and Practice Standards9 Findings, Conclusions, and RecommendationsAppendix: Scientific EvidenceReferencesBiographical SketchesIndex
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AQA GCSE Life and Environmental Sciences for Combined Science: Synergy 9-1 Student Book - Katy Bloom, Gina Walker, Shaista Shirazi
Exam Board: AQALevel Subject: GCSE Combined Science: SynergyFirst teaching: September 2016 Next exams: June 2026AQA approvedThis book covers Unit 1 of the new 2016 GCSE Combined Science: Synergy course. The grouping of content follows that in the specification. Topic openers set the scene by providing a short overview of the links between the different chapters in a Topic. Linking questions between spreads and from chapter to chapter also help explain the narrative thread that links a Synergy topic together. Working Scientifically objectives linked to the AQA Combined Science: Synergy specification are identified, and questions addressing Working Scientifically skills embedded throughout.* Each spread is divided into three sections â “ starting with language, ideas and questions that are accessible to all and increasing in complexity to develop and practise ideas further.* Key concept spreads highlight core ideas that students must grasp before they can move on, and which will develop their understanding of the whole topic.* A dedicated spread for every required practical helps students analyse the practical, reflect on the science skills and knowledge they have developed and apply these skills to different contexts.* Maths skills spreads focus on the maths requirements of the AQA Combined Science specification, explaining concepts and providing opportunities to practise and apply maths in a relevant scientific context.* Throughout the book the questions become increasingly synoptic, helping students to draw together ideas from any part of Unit 1 in preparation for the terminal exams.* Higher-only content is clearly flagged so students can move seamlessly between tiers depending on their performance during the course.* End of chapter questions allow students to check that they have understood the ideas in the chapter and can apply these to new contexts. The questions are levelled in four sections of increasing demand. Questions on Higher-only content are also clearly flagged.
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A First Introduction to Quantum Computing and Information - Bernard Zygelman
This textbook addresses and introduces new developments in the field of quantum information and computing (QIC) for a primary audience of undergraduate students. Developments over the past few decades have spurred the need for QIC courseware at major research institutions. To address this, the present 2nd edition of a highly accessible textbook/reference broadens the exposure of QIC science for the undergraduate market. The subject matter is introduced in such a way so that it is accessible to students with only a first-year calculus background. Greater accessibility allows a broader range of academic offerings. Topics and features:Introduces beginning undergraduate students to quantum theory and developments in QIC, without exposure to upper-level physics and mathematicsContains a new chapter on Adiabatic Quantum ComputingIntegrates Mathematica-based software examples and projects, which offers a â œhands-on experience and facilitates navigation of difficult abstract conceptsOffers helpful links to additional exercises, problems, and solution manualsFacilitates a more holistic approach to the teaching of difficult concepts, incorporating symbolic manipulation softwareProvides new material on Quantum Error CorrectionAllows a broad-range of course offerings spanning physics, engineering, math and computer scienceThis unique introductory textbook can serve courses offered in university physics, engineering, math, and definitely computer science departments. Use of Mathematica software allows a fast learning curve for students who have limited experience with scientific programming.
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Dinner at the Night Library - Harada Hika
The Night Library is no ordinary library. Within it are found the rarest and most unusual collections – the books of deceased famous writers: the books they wrote; the books that inspired them;the books they loved. All Otaha Higuchi wants to do is work with books.However, the exhausting nature of her work at a chain bookstore, combined with her paltry salary and irritating manager quickly bring reality crashing down around her. She is on the verge of quitting when she receives a message from somebody calling themselves ‘Seven Rainbows’, inviting her to apply for a job at a library with no name, a place referred to simply as ‘The Night Library’. After successfully passing the interview, Otaha arrives at The Night Library and her sunny personality immediately earns her comparisons with Anne of Green Gables.For the very first time she feels she has found her place in the world. As well as a treasure trove of books, the library houses a group of likeminded literary misfits, including a legendary chef who prepares incredible meals for the library’s employees at the end of each day. Together they embark on a series of bookish adventures.But when the library’s mysterious owner decides to temporarily close the library, Otaha and her friends fear that it may not reopen and that the peace they have found there will forever be lost to them. Is their friendship and their faith in the value of books strong enough to save it? And what will remain if it isn’t? Dinner at the Night Library is a heartwarming literary mystery, filled with quirky characters, Japanese culture and the mouthwatering meals. It asks why books matter and offers a cheer of encouragement to everybody who believes they do. Ultimately, it is a paean to reading and the relevance of books through the ages—past, present, and future.
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Statistics for The Behavioral Sciences - Frederick Gravetter, Larry Wallnau
Statistics is one of the most practical and essential courses that you will take, and a primary goal of this popular text is to make the task of learning statistics as simple as possible. Straightforward instruction, built-in learning aids, and real-world examples have made STATISTICS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, 10th Edition the text selected most often by instructors for their students in the behavioral and social sciences. The authors provide a conceptual context that makes it easier to learn formulas and procedures, explaining why procedures were developed and when they should be used. This text will also instill the basic principles of objectivity and logic that are essential for science and valuable in everyday life, making it a useful reference long after you complete the course.
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Library Lion - Knudsen Michelle
A wonderful addition to any child s library, this is the multiple award-winning and bestselling picture book about what happens when a lion visits a library.In this international and award-winning bestseller about the joys of discovering the library and making new friends, a lion visits the library for the very first time. The head librarian, Miss Merriweather, is very particular about rules in the library. But when the lion visits, she isn t sure what to do - there aren t any rules about lions in the library! As it turns out, this lion seems very well suited to library visiting. His big feet are quiet on the floor and he makes a comfy backrest for the children at story hour, too. When an emergency happens, however, the lion has a dilemma. Should he come to the rescue in the only way he knows how, even if it means breaking Miss Merriweather s strict rules?
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Machine Learning and Data Sciences for Financial Markets
Written by more than sixty experts in the area, this book reviews cutting-edge practices in machine learning for financial markets, and explores connections with data science and more traditional approaches. This is an invaluable resource for researchers and graduate students in financial engineering, as well as practitioners in the sector.
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National Science Education Standards - National Research Council, Board on Science Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education
Aiming to offer a coherent vision of what it means to be scientifically literate, this book describes what all students should understand and be able to do at different grade levels in various science categories. It is useful for education policymakers, school system administrators, teacher educators, individual teachers, and parents.
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The Library of the Dead - T. L. Huchu
⠘Fast-moving and entertaining⠙Ben Aaronovitch, bestselling author of Rivers of LondonEnter a world of magic and adventure in The Library of the Dead by T. L. Huchu. The first book in the spellbinding Edinburgh Nights series.When ghosts talk, she will listen . . .Ropa dropped out of school to become a ghostalker ⠓ and she now speaks to Edinburgh⠙s dead, carrying messages to the living. A girl⠙s gotta earn a living, and it seems harmless enough. Until, that is, the dead whisper that someone⠙s bewitching children ⠓ leaving them husks, empty of joy and life. It⠙s on Ropa⠙s patch, so she feels honour bound to investigate. But what she learns will change her world.She⠙ll dice with death (not part of her life plan . . .) as she calls on Zimbabwean magic and Scottish pragmatism to hunt down clues. For Edinburgh hides a wealth of secrets. And in the process, she discovers an occult library and some unexpected allies. Yet as shadows lengthen, will the hunter become the hunted?The Library of the Dead is the first book in the Edinburgh Nights series. Continue the adventure with book two, Our Lady of Mysterious Ailments.The Edinburgh Nights SeriesThe Library of the DeadOur Lady of Mysterious AilmentsThe Mystery at Dunvegan CastleThe Legacy of Arniston HouseSecrets of the First School* * *Praise for The Library of the Dead⠘I highly recommend The Library of the Dead⠙⠓ Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series⠘Roll on the sequel⠙⠓ The Times⠘One of the strangest and most compelling fantasy worlds you ll see all year⠙⠓ SFX
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Llama Library - Holly Ryan
This isnâ ™t a library for book-borrowers â “ in this library you borrow a llama!The Llama Library has any subject you can imagine â “ cookery, history, art, music, science even romance! All you need to do is go to the section and choose your llama, give the librarian your card to stamp and you can take it home. And thatâ ™s where things might get a littleâ ¦ messy! But donâ ™t worry â “ just return your llama to the library and borrow another.Holly Ryanâ ™s hilarious story of a library from another dimension is broght to life by the incredible Ella Bailey. The magic of borrowing from your local library has never been this funny!
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The Library of Second Chances - Molly Reid
Utterly whimsical, this charming story is sure to warm your heart A. T. QURESHI, bestselling author of The Baby Dragon Cafe Sweet, warm, and charming - with an excellent library cat - this book will make your heart smile! SARAH BETH DURST, bestselling author of The SpellshopHow does a girl with her head permanently stuck in a book look beyond stories and start over? If only it were that simple . . . Chloe s life feels like a book with a missing chapter. Stuck in a rut and back in her quiet hometown of Wellbridge, Chloe finds that she has traded big-city dreams for her childhood bedroom, working at the local library and hiding behind the pages of her favourite books. But one stormy night when she seeks refuge in the library after a disastrous date, everything changes. Under the watchful eye of Mrs. Cook, the warm-hearted head librarian who seems to know more than she lets on, and Clementine, the library s whisker-twitching cat, Chloe discovers that the library seems to hold more than stories. Here, books glow with secrets, characters leap from pages, and the shelves hum with enchantment. More importantly, it has an ability to nudge people toward what they need most - whether it s healing, hope or a second chance. But is there more to the library s magic? Chloe must accept that she needs to face her past and learn that sometimes, the right book - or the right person - can rewrite your entire story.
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Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library - Dean James, Kimberly Dean
New York Times bestselling author and illustrator James Dean shows us how much fun reading can be in Pete the Cat Checks Out the Library. Includes over 30 groovy stickers!It s Pete the Cat s first time at the library. He gets a fun tour of library and even reads a few super cool stories while he s there.Without even leaving the library, Pete goes on so many groovy adventures. All Pete needs is a little imagination—and of course, his library card!A great introduction to the library from everyone s favorite groovy cat.
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AQA GCSE Combined Science (Synergy): Life and Environmental Sciences Student Book - Ann Fullick, Lawrie Ryan, Jim Breithaupt
Please note this title is suitable for any student studying:Exam Board: AQA Level: GCSE Subject: Combined Science (Synergy)First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018Specifically tailored for the current (2016) AQA GCSE Science (9-1) specifications, this book supports students on their journey from Key Stage 3 and through to success at GCSE. It includes support for the maths and practical requirements.
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Peppa Pig: Bedtime Little Library - Peppa Pig
The perfect book collection for the littlest readers! Peppa and George are getting ready for bed with this sweet little library of bedtime books. From bathtime to storytime, bedtime to dream time, this little library is the ideal gift to help little ones settle off to sleep. The back covers even make a jigsaw puzzle for busy little hands to make! Titles available from Ladybird include: Peppa Pig Little Library and Peppa Pig Fairy Tale Little Library
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Cat Who Saved the Library - Sósuke Nacukawa
Nanami sees nothing wrong with a library and cat combination. But a talking cat is a whole other story.Thirteen-year-old Nanami Kosaki loves reading. The local library is a home from home and books have become her best friends.When Nanami notices books disappearing from the library shelves, she s particularly curious about a suspicious man in a grey suit whose furtive behaviour doesn t feel right. Should she follow him to see what he s up to?When a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears to warn her about how dangerous that would be, together they re brave enough to follow the frightening trail to find out where all the books have gone. Will Nanami and Tiger overcome the challenges of the adventure ahead?Warm, wonderful and wise, Sosuke Natsukawa s The Cat Who Saved the Library is also a powerful lesson never to underestimate the value of great literature, and a reminder always to think for ourselves, no matter what our charismatic leaders might say.
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Cat Who Saved the Library - Sósuke Nacukawa
A gorgeous international exclusive hardback edition featuring stencilled sprayed edges.The highly anticipated sequel to Sosuke Natsukawa s The Cat Who Saved Books - an uplifting tale from Japan about a talking cat, a book-loving girl and the power of books to make a difference in the world.Nanami sees nothing wrong with a library and cat combination. But a talking cat is a whole other story.Thirteen-year-old Nanami Kosaki loves reading. The local library is a home from home and books have become her best friends.When Nanami notices books disappearing from the library shelves, she s particularly curious about a suspicious man in a grey suit whose furtive behaviour doesn t feel right. Should she follow him to see what he s up to?When a talking tabby cat called Tiger appears to warn her about how dangerous that would be, together they re brave enough to follow the frightening trail to find out where all the books have gone. Will Nanami and Tiger overcome the challenges of the adventure ahead?Warm, wonderful and wise, The Cat Who Saved the Library is also a powerful lesson never to underestimate the value of great literature, and a reminder always to think for ourselves, no matter what our charismatic leaders might say.
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The Midnight Library - Matt Haig
Between life and death there is a library. When Nora Seed finds herself in the Midnight Library, she has a chance to make things right. Up until now, her life has been full of misery and regret. She feels she has let everyone down, including herself. But things are about to change. The books in the Midnight Library enable Nora to live as if she had done things differently. With the help of an old friend, she can now undo every one of her regrets as she tries to work out her perfect life. But things aren t always what she imagined they d be, and soon her choices place the library and herself in extreme danger. Before time runs out, she must answer the ultimate question: what is the best way to live?
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Introduction to Information Science
The second edition of this definitive text gives a comprehensive overview of all aspects of the subject, bringing it up-to-date with analysis of the changes in the information environment, now largely digital, and their implication for the discipline and professions. Its approach is rooted in the philosophical, theoretical, and conceptual foundations of the subject and in particular in Floridi s ideas of the fourth revolution, hyperhistory, and onlife. The theory-practice relationship is strongly emphasised throughout, and the extensive literature coverage makes this a valuable sourcebook. This second edition is extensively revised, with largely new text, illustrations, and resources, and offers a global perspective.The main topics covered include: foundations: philosophies, theories, concepts, ethics, and historical perspectives organising, retrieving, and analysing information and data information behaviour, domain analysis, and digital literacies digital technologies, information systems, and information management information research methods and informetrics changing modes of information communication, and information society the nature and future of the information disciplines and professions. This book will be a standard text for students of library and information disciplines, including information science, librarianship, information and knowledge management, archives and records management, and digital humanities. It will also serve as an introduction for those beginning research in these areas, and as a resource for thoughtful and reflective practitioners.
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Peppa Pig: Fairy Tale Little Library - Peppa Pig
The perfect book collection for the littlest readers! This little library is a great gift for fans of Peppa and fairy tales. Perfect for pre-school aged little readers, this is a charming collection of mini fairy tale classics with everyone s favourite Peppa Pig characters, presented in a beautiful slipcase box.Join Princess Peppa and Prince George in their wonderful fairy tale castle up in the clouds and read their stories time and time again.The backs of the six books make a jigsaw; perfect to keep little hands busy!Titles available from Ladybird include: Peppa Pig Little Library and Peppa Pig Bedtime Little Library
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Peppa Pig: Little Library - Peppa Pig
The perfect book collection for the littlest readers! The Peppa Pig Little Library is a charming collection of six chunky mini board books, based on your favourite characters from Peppa Pig and presented in a colourful slipcase box. They are ideal for pre-school children and fans of the show, and the backs of the six books make a jigsaw! The Peppa Pig range of books are fun, interactive and educational, and encourage children to start to read by themselves when they re at home. Titles available from Ladybird include: Peppa Pig Fairy Tale Little Library, and Peppa Pig Bedtime Little Library
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The History of Information - Haughton Chris
SHORTLISTED FOR THE BRITISH BOOK AWARDS 2025***A journey through the evolution of knowledge, communication, and information.The debut non-fiction book by best-selling author Chris Haughton.History, as it is often taught, is a list of kings and queens and treaties and events. It presents the what and when, but it rarely asks why.Why is it that we had kings and queens at all?Why then all of a sudden did we abandon them and shift to democracies?Why did the worldâ ™s religions rise around the same time?Why is society dominated by men?The answers all come down to the same thing: information. The striving to share information, and â “ at the same time â “ the striving to undermine it, explains so much of today s world and connects so many seemingly unconnected things: the rise of religions, states, science, democracy, the west, militarism, racism, fascism, consumerism, big tech, polarisation, and AI.This history of information is closely connected to the history of visual communication â “ and as these two are largely the same â “ it makes sense to tell this story visually: a history of graphics told through graphics. The History of Information, through a mix of timelines, graphics, and illustrations, clearly breaks down and explains each concept for children and adults alike.The History of Information includes:A beautiful look at the story of information; from the first languages and cave paintings, through to how we communicate and record information today.Content written and illustrated by world famous and multi-award winning author and illustrator, Chris Haughton.A global journey throughout history from the origination of language, how information has been passed on and recorded, and how this affected humanity.
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The Library of the Unwritten - A. J. Hackwith
Join the library and raise hell in the first book of a stunning new fantasy series, where books unfinished by their authors reside within the Unwritten Wing of the devil s own library, and restless characters will emerge from out of their pages...
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The Finders Keepers Library - Annie Rains
This heart-warming second chance love story about hope and healing from a USA Today bestselling author is perfect for fans of Raeanne Thayne and Jenny Hale! For a gardener blessed with a green thumb, Savannah Collins’s life sure seems like it’s all thorns and zero roses. She has no job, no relationship, and no place to live. With nothing but a car full of plants and her new rescue kitten, Savannah heads to Bloom, North Carolina, to spend the summer with her beloved Aunt Eleanor, a retired librarian. Her aunt shares her love of literature with the Finders Keepers Library, located in her beautiful garden, where anyone can stop by to take or leave a book. When a sudden summer storm destroys the library and many of the roses, it will take a village to get everything ready for the garden wedding taking place in just three weeks. As the entire town joins in to make the necessary repairs, Savannah bonds with their neighbor Evan Sanders over the books that Eleanor has specially handpicked for each of them. Savannah only intends to stay through the summer, but when an unexpected job offer, a sudden health crisis, and a wayward pre-teen push her future in new directions, she has to wonder whether this is the place that she is meant to be—and the family she’s meant to be with.
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The Village Library Demon Hunting Society - C.M. Waggoner
Imagine if Jessica Fletcher worked in a village library and found herself fighting a demonic murderer with an ironic sense of humour, and you have a sense of how original, funny and fantastical this book is. Freya Sampson Sherry is the modern-day meta Miss Marple that we all need in our lives. Mur Lafferty-----Librarian Sherry Pinkwhistle has a knack for solving murders – lots of them. Sometimes she’s concerned by just how many killers she’s had to track down in her quiet village, though none of her neighbours seem surprised by the rising body count…But when someone close to Sherry ends up dead, and her cat becomes unexpectedly possessed by an ancient demon as irritating as it is infernal, Sherry decides that it’s time for action. It will be a lesson for murderers and demons alike:Never mess with a librarian.
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Peter Rabbit: My First Classic Library - Beatrix Potterová
This beautiful keepsake collection is the perfect first introduction to the enchanting world of Peter Rabbit and his friends.This wonderful giftset will be a treasured addition to any child s library and brings together the first four original Beatrix Potter tales. Featuring the mischievous little rabbit and his friends, this collection contains: The Tale of Peter RabbitThe Tale of Squirrel NutkinThe Tailor of GloucesterThe Tale of Benjamin BunnyThe ideal introduction to some of Beatrix Potter s iconic characters and much-loved tales, this classic collection will delight fans new and old.
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Utopia: New Translation and Annotated Edition - Thomas More
In Thomas More’s hugely influential Utopia, a traveller recounts his discovery of an island nation in which the inhabitants enjoy unprecedented social cohesion and justice. The book imagines a community in which laws, personal relations and professional ambition are based on reason, in contrast with the tradition-bound superstitions of Europe, which were, in More’s eyes, impediments to equality and peaceful coexistence. One of the indicators of the profound cultural and political influence of More’s masterpiece is today’s common use of the word “Utopia” – a term he invented. This extraordinary treatise on the values of rationality and reason – here presented in a sparkling new translation by Roger Clarke and accompanied by copious notes and additional texts – questions what a philosopher can do to enact change in society, and how idealized visions can inform political practice. A sparkling new translation by Roger Clarke of one of the most influential philosophical works of all time, which renders the original Latin into an English that is clear, readable and true to the spirit of Thomas More’s writing. Accompanied by: Biographical notes on contemporary figures and an index explaining More’s Utopian vocabulary; a map of the island of Utopia; correspondence relevant to the text (as well as letters of endorsement and even celebratory verses), written by numerous prominent sixteenth-century European humanists. These letters – presented chronologically and translated from Latin – work in conjunction with the detailed notes on Thomas More’s life, the genesis of Utopia and information about the verse metres employed to offer a unique and fascinating insight into the composition and publication of Utopia, which no student of the text should be without. Moreover, they offer a glimpse not only into the character of More, Erasmus and other members of their circle, but also into the world in which they inhabited. Our edition, therefore, offers unprecedented background detail for an accessible mass-market edition.
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Brain Booster Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Creatures - DK
Learn essential facts about stars and planets through interactive, engaging, educational activities and puzzles.Filled with fascinating facts, detailed illustrations, and over 100 write-in activities and puzzles, this book will keep aspiring astronauts and astrophysicists-in-the-making busy and inspire children to truly engage with astronomy.Kids aged 8-12 will enjoy engaging with information-packed pages and tackle the wide range of puzzles - including mazes and tangles, code-breakers, matching games, anagrams, word searches, logic games, classification and identification games, quizzes, sudoku, odd one out, drawing, and colouring.This interactive space book for children includes: - Detailed, high-quality illustrations and photography alongside immersive text to engage children with learning.- Fascinating facts and information with write-in exercises and activities inspiring children to truly understand and interact with the solar system.- Over 100 fun activities and puzzles to help children learn and test their knowledge.- In-depth information on the different types of planets, the Milky Way, the Sun and much more.How old is the universe? How was the Earth formed? What lies beyond our solar system? Brain Booster: Dinosaurs Other Prehistoric Creatures covers all these questions and more! Key topics on stars and planets are presented in an engaging way with a mixture of child-friendly activities and themes.About the seriesBrain Booster is a new series of interactive, educational activity books combining accessible information with engaging activities and puzzles. Designed to support teachers, educators, and parents around the world, Brain Booster books are ideal for supplementing your childâ ™s education at home. Why not check out other titles in the series, Brain Booster Bugs, Dinosaurs Other Prehistoric Life or Brain Booster Maths?
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Click, Connect, Compute: Data, Big and Small - Dr Dharini Balasubramaniam
Data science fundamentals, using clear, expert explanations and comic illustrations to spark interest and enthusiasm in the next generation of computer scientists!Data, Big and Small delves into the details behind computer science data and information, which help people and organisations to make decisions. Learn how and why data are created, stored and shared. Find out how we make sense of information through graphs, maps and pictures, and understand how machines learn from the data that we feed them. The end of the book fast-forwards to the future of computer science, data and robotics, and considers what it might mean to live in a smarter world.Contents: What are data? / Data, information and knowledge / Data are vital / Where do data come from? / Getting the format right / Storing all those data / The value is in the processing / Picture it! / Big data / Getting the most out of data / Keeping data secure / A trip into the future of data ... / Pioneer portraits / Further information / Glossary / Quiz yourself! / IndexThe Click, Connect, Compute series untangles the computer science web and teaches children about the essentials of computer software, hardware and digital literacy as well as discussing the ethics surrounding this evolving field. Featuring fun, friendly comic strip illustrations, pioneer bios and a quiz, this is a perfect read for children aged 8+.Books in the series: Computer Science Essentials / Data, Big and Small / Smart Machines / The Languages of ProgrammingWritten in a clear, thoughtful way by computer science expert, Dr. Dharini Balasubramaniam, a strong advocate for ethics and education in her field.
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