standards emergence and complex outcomes d linda garcia

Standards, Emergence, and Complex Outcomes redefines how we think about standards, framing them as interfaces that govern interactions and connect causes to their effects. Expanding beyond traditional technical and geopolitical discussions, Garcia introduces a fresh theoretical perspective that positions standards as central to understanding complexity. From food safety and workplace regulations to standardized parts in manufacturing and our reliance on technology, standards shape nearly every aspect of modern life.By proposing a multidimensional approach, Garcia argues that standards are the mechanisms driving change, complexity is the backdrop for this change, emergence is the process by which change unfolds, and evolution is its ultimate outcome. Each chapter explores key elements of complexity theory and supports them with compelling historical and empirical examples, providing a richly detailed narrative that deepens understanding.This book is an essential resource for academics and students across the social sciences, policy makers shaping standards-dependent fields, and professionals in industries where standards dictate progress. Whether you''re exploring the intersections of technology, governance, and complexity or looking to better navigate the systems shaping our world, this book offers vital insights into the pivotal role of standards in our increasingly interconnected society.

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All teachers and trainee teachers need to work towards and within the framework of the Teachers′ Standards. This is the essential guide to the application of these standards in the classroom. *Supports teachers and trainee teachers to interpret the standards effectively and independently. *Demontrates how the standards relate to the classroom. *Practical guidance and classroom based examples linking theory to practice. *Enables readers to enhance their understanding of the standards and to see how their effective application can improve teaching and professional practice. This fifth edition edition has been updated to include a visualisation of each standard. Also added is content on the Core Content Framework (CCF) for Initial Teacher Training and the Early Career Framework (ECF).

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In the twenty-first century, it is necessary for Asia to step up and assume a larger leadership role on the global stage, commensurate with its economic weight and interests. Eighty-eight percent of the increase in the numbers of the middle class in the next five years will take place in Asia, underscoring the reality that global business and leadership will be colored in significant ways by Asian values, approaches and strategies. This book explores how this may impact our view and conceptual approach to the notion of global leadership. The contributors to this collection explore and examine the concept of global Asian leadership and outcome implications at the societal, corporate and policy-making level. They argue that global leaders will increasingly focus on specific needs, values and strategies that are uniquely Asian, which emphasizes the reality that we most likely will have to redefine our notion of global leadership. This comprehensive study of the integration of Asian and global leadership will benefit those employed in the corporate, government and educational sectors as well as a broader audience with an interest in leadership, policy-making and economics. "To truly understand Asia, one needs to grasp not only its cultural dimensions, but also the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The Emergence of Awe: Reimagining Human Progress for the 21st Century is an accessible, concise, yet thought-provoking read for curious minds of all ages - particularly students, independent thinkers, and those interested in science, philosophy, and the future of society. The book examines humanity at a pivotal moment, where rapid technological advances collide with stagnant political and social systems. Drawing on science, philosophy and history, Hayk Sarkissian presents a bold new way of thinking, urging us to align human values with objective reality. He challenges long-held assumptions underpinning modern society and proposes a philosophical shift to empower human flourishing in today's world of unprecedented change and social upheaval. The Emergence of Awe reimagines our relationship with time, evolution, consciousness and tradition to reveal a fresh path towards progress and purpose in the Age of Intelligence. Perfect for readers of The Economist, the Financial Times, New Scientist, New Philosopher, Aeon and Wired - and for anyone seeking to broaden their perspective in an increasingly interconnected and complex world.

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Join the McCartney family for a feast of nearly 100 sustainable, plant-based recipes to save the planet and nourish the soul, in this deeply personal cookbook from Paul, Mary, and Stella honoring their late wife and mother, Linda McCartney“I have a passion for peace and believe it starts with compassion to animals." —Linda McCartneyLinda McCartney was a trailblazer of meat-free cooking, and she shared with her family the pleasure that eating compassionately could bring. Now Paul, Mary and Stella have reimagined Linda’s best-loved recipes, in a modern collection that fits perfectly with how we want to eat now. Family favorites such as French Toast, Chili non Carne, Sausage Rolls, Shepherd’s Pie, Pulled Jackfruit Burgers and Crunchy Pecan Cookies are just some of the many simple, nourishing and sustainable vegan recipes included in this stylish book. Complete with personal stories and intimate family photos spanning three decades, Linda McCartney’s Family Kitchen is not only good for you, but for the planet too.

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This book investigates the links between the main sources of biological emergencies and presents a comprehensive policy framework that seeks to achieve the ultimate goal of biological security.The work offers a new interdisciplinary approach to analyse the linkages between the three main sources of biological emergencies: intentional attacks, natural zoonotic transmission, and lab accidents. In doing so, the text describes the history of using nature to create a weapon, focusing on dispersal methods. The most important Select Agents for monitoring are described, with a special focus on anthrax and smallpox. The case studies presented include the use of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) in Iraq and the 2001 anthrax attack in the US. The policies that created the emergency preparedness system are analysed, and the current system is described in terms of their effectiveness in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The book concludes with some ideas and specific suggestions for moving from response to risk reduction and prevention.This book will be of much interest to students of biosecurity studies, public health, public policy, political science and international relations, and to professionals working in the fields of public health, public safety, medicine, nursing, and first responders as well as military personnel.

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How can I find purpose in my life?Many of us go through our lives unsure of what we are for, struggling every day to find meaning. But the timeless wisdom of Indian culture shows us another way. In Hindu philosophy, there are four goals that all human beings strive for: virtue, prosperity, love and freedom.If you can find the balance between them, you will discover the Four-Way Path – and begin a journey into true and lasting fulfilment. Inspiring and comforting, this book honours some of the oldest and greatest spiritual practices to explain how the Four-Way Path can awaken your purpose, free you from stress and fear, and find lasting peace. It will unlock a life full of happiness and meaning.

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From nineteenth-century cigar factories to present-day detention centres. From Cuba to the United States to Mexico, Gabriela Garcia’s Of Women and Salt follows Latina women of fierce pride, bound by the stories passed between them.‘Vivid details, visceral prose and strong willful women’ – Angie Cruz, author of DominicanaFive generations of women are linked by blood and circumstance, by the secrets they share, and by a single book passed down through a family, with an affirmation scrawled in its margins: ''We are force. We are more than we think we are.''1866, Cuba: María Isabel is the only woman employed at a cigar factory. These are dangerous political times, and as María begins to see marriage and motherhood as her only options, the sounds of war are approaching.1959, Cuba: Dolores watches her husband make for the mountains in answer to Fidel Castro’s call to arms. What Dolores knows, though, is that to survive, she must win her own war, and commit an act of violence that threatens to destroy her daughter Carmen’s world.2016, Miami: Carmen, still wrestling with the trauma of displacement, is shocked when her daughter Jeanette announces her plans to travel to Cuba to see her grandmother Dolores. In the ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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At this very moment, explorers in some of the most remote and dangerous places on earth, from the deepest parts of the ocean, to the highest mountains, and to outer space are enduring unimaginable hardships to expand our knowledge and save what is truly important. Join former National Geographic Executive Vice President and Chief Science Officer Terry Garcia and nature and cultural photographer Chris Rainier, a National Geographic Explorer, on a journey with some of the world’s most renowned and respected explorers, scientists, astronauts, visionaries, thinkers, and authors as they discuss and share their insights about what motivates them, what is left to explore, and why we should care in The Future of Exploration. Exploration is as old as humankind, but there are still surprises that await us. With technology opening doors that once seemed permanently closed, the twenty-first century will be the greatest age of exploration in our history. Accompanied with awe-inspiring photography, each contributor shares their personal achievements and insight into what the future of exploration looks like from their respective fields, the challenges we face, and possible solutions. Whether delving into the terrestrial, oceanic, or cosmic frontiers, embark on a journey into the uncharted future and be ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From award-winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Grace Lin comes a gorgeously full-color illustrated story about a lion cub and a girl who must open a portal for the spirits, based on Chinese folklore. Jin is a Stone Lion-one of the guardians of the Old City Gate who is charged to watch over humans and protect the Sacred Sphere. But to Jin, those boring duties feel like a waste of time.What isn't a waste of time? Perfecting his zuqiu kick, scoring a Golden Goal, and becoming the most legendary player of all the spirit world. But when Jin's perfect kick accidentally knocks the Sacred Sphere out through the gate, he has no choice but to run after it, tumbling out of the realm he calls home and into the human world as the gate closes behind him. Stuck outside the gate, Jin must find help from unlikely allies, including a girl who can hear a mysterious voice and a worm who claims he is a dragon.Together, they must find the sphere and return it to the world beyond the gate...or risk losing everything. Award-winning and bestselling author Grace Lin returns with another gorgeously illustrated adventure ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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From award-winning and bestselling author of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon Grace Lin comes a gorgeously illustrated story about a lion cub and a girl who must open a portal for the spirits, based on Chinese folklore. Jin is a Stone Lion-one of the guardians of the Old City Gate who is charged to watch over humans and protect the Sacred Sphere. But to Jin, those boring duties feel like a waste of time.What isn't a waste of time? Perfecting his zuqiu kick, scoring a Golden Goal, and becoming the most legendary player of all the spirit world. But when Jin's perfect kick accidentally knocks the Sacred Sphere out through the gate, he has no choice but to run after it, tumbling out of the realm he calls home and into the human world as the gate closes behind him. Stuck outside the gate, Jin must find help from unlikely allies, including a girl who can hear a mysterious voice and a worm who claims he is a dragon.Together, they must find the sphere and return it to the world beyond the gate...or risk losing everything. Award-winning and bestselling author Grace Lin returns with another gorgeously illustrated adventure story ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT CHILDREN''S PRIZE 2024This beautifully crafted book is a stunning introduction to the world of birds.New to this popular series is Fly, a fully-illustrated guide to the incredible diversity of birdlife around the world for young bird enthusiasts.A stunning collection of more than 150 birds awaits discovery in this beautiful book: meet the lesser flamingo - ''hero of the friendly flock'' - and discover other flocking birds, from the chimney swift to the starling, whose murmurations mesmerise birdwatchers from around the world. Next, meet the Adélie penguin - ''hero of the water world'' - and discover other birds that are more at home in the sea than the sky, and continue through the avian world as you meet birds with brilliant beaks, fantastic feet, wonderful wings, eye-catching colours and more.Author David Lindo, the Urban Birder, is the perfect guide to the world of birds, bringing together an aviary of species with super-human abilities, splendid plumage, and surprising behaviours. He also delves into the world of folklore and mythology, showing how cultures from ancient to modern have been inspired by their feathered friends.The book is packed with interesting facts and extraordinary species - did you know that a ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A highly illustrated step-by-step guide to designing and making contemporary tableware in clay, featuring inspirational pieces by leading designers. 'This book is a go to book for the art of creating tableware... The level of experience between the pages of this book from Sue and Linda is unquestionably invaluable to the reader.' Keith Brymer Jones, Master Potter and judge on The Great Pottery Throw DownThe tableware we use is very important in our everyday lives, whether plates, bowls, mugs, cups or teapots. This stylishly illustrated guide helps budding and established ceramicists alike to create practical and attractive ranges, starting with design principles, working through appropriate construction techniques, and leading on to decoration and finishes. Leading designers Sue Pryke and Linda Bloomfield explain the importance of inspiration and consistency in design, providing step-by-step guides to the main making methods, which include hand building, pinching, coiling, throwing and slipcasting. They also offer advice on using various clay materials – such as recycled and reused clay bodies – and the combination of clay with other materials including wood, metal, textiles and synthetics. Tips are provided on glaze fit, dishwasher- and microwave-safe glazes, firing and finishing. Featuring beautiful photographs of the work of such ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''One of the most satisfying characters in modern crime fiction'' - Daily MailAn ancient grave. A modern evil. The Dead and the Dying is a pulse-pounding instalment in the Rhona MacLeod series, perfect for fans of Ian Rankin, Martina Cole and Silent Witness.In the dim morning light, Orkney’s Skaill Bay is the backdrop for a calamity of nature’s making. When forensic scientist Rhona MacLeod joins the rescue efforts as a volunteer, she uncovers more than she bargained for: a human skeleton entombed in a stone crypt.The grave is believed to hail from the Viking Age, but Rhona''s analysis of the content points to more recent and sinister evil. And a shadow is thrown over the investigation when the skeleton is finally identified – and unsettling connections emerge between the victim and the very people trying to solve.As forensic clues lead Rhona to a second, horrifying discovery, the question looms: how many more secrets are concealed in the sand?''Lin Anderson is one of Scotland’s national treasures'' - Stuart MacBride, author of the Logan McRae series''The best Scottish crime series since Rebus'' - Daily RecordReaders love Lin Anderson:''This series just keeps getting better''''I was totally glued the whole way through''''Atmospheric, descriptive, engrossing''

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Out of the Rain takes us into the growing world of the homeless in the United States, particularly in San Francisco. Here we read their powerful stories, which examine not just poverty but bottom-of-the-barrel destitution, and in many cases self-destruction. Tom, who runs a social services agency, doesn''t play by a book of rules as much as try to bring some humanity to his work. Then there is Walter, a homeless man who can''t save himself from booze but is ready to help others. Throughout this novel told from various perspectives, the reader is introduced in intimate detail to the lives of social services workers trying to find open shelter beds and simultaneously navigating federal programs. Homeless men and women are battling sobriety and addiction and simply trying to find sustainable work and decent housing. Based on the author''s experience working with homeless people in San Francisco as a social services worker in the 1980s and 1990s, this novel vividly takes the reader into the heads of combat veterans, junkies, prostitutes and the unemployed. J. Malcolm Garcia left social services to pursue journalism so he could write about the people he worked with and share their stories-and humanity-with the broader ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A provocative manifesto that teaches you how to take control of your own health, no matter your age or circumstances—from an innovative doctor and his philosopher daughter“If you care about your health or the well-being of others, read this book.”—Ethan Kross, author of ChatterDr. Alex Jadad is the creator of the Jadad scale, which has become the world’s most widely used methodology to assess the quality of clinical trials, and his daughter Tamen Jadad-Garcia is a health entrepreneur and philosopher. Here they combine their expertise to uncover the medical system’s unstable foundations, which condemn you to be ill. The Jadads begin this exploration with a simple question: “What is health?”Through engaging stories and case studies, the Jadads expand the understanding of health beyond the medical industrial complex. They show how distant connections in your personal networks can influence key aspects of yourself, like your weight, anxiety, and addictions; how reliance on medications can be reduced by intentionally designing the places where you live, work, and play; and how comparisons with peers can shorten your life.In this practical guide, the meaning of health is redefined, putting you in the driver’s seat and recognizing you as the most effective evaluator. Building on ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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The myth-busting Monster Science series explores the science behind the hottest monsters in pop culture.How would a mermaid breathe underwater, with lungs like a human or gills like a fish? Is new matter created when a human transforms into a wolf in the moonlight? Could Bigfoot be part of human evolution? Discover whether the scariest monsters could exist when you apply the hard facts of science.Perfect for the reluctant scientist in your life - draw them in with the graphic novel feel and spooky details of this series! Science principles come to life through quirky and humorous explanations, paired with illustrations that strike a balance between the right amount of gory and funny.Author Joy Lin, named one of the most inspirational science teachers by TED Ed, has a featured series on their website. She is also a screenwriter and comedian, and presents superpower science theories at various Comic Cons. Joy is also the author of the series Superpower Science.

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The myth-busting Monster Science series explores the science behind the hottest monsters in pop culture.Could a process of evolution develop a unicorn horn on a horse? How would dragons create fire inside their bodies? How much food would a kraken need to eat to support its gigantic body? Discover whether these mythical monsters could exist when you apply the hard facts of science.Perfect for the reluctant scientist in your life - draw them in with the graphic novel feel and spooky details of this series! Science principles come to life through quirky and humorous explanations, paired with illustrations that strike a balance between the right amount of gory and funny.Author Joy Lin, named one of the most inspirational science teachers by TED Ed, has a featured series on their website. She is also a screenwriter and comedian, and presents superpower science theories at various Comic Cons. Joy is also the author of the series Superpower Science.

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Design Journeys for Complex Systems is a designer''s handbook to learn systemic design tools to engage stakeholder groups in collaborative design to address complex societal systems. Systemic design uses systems thinking and service design to address large-scale societal contexts and complex socio-technical systems. These are contexts characterized by social and technological complexity, high uncertainty, and often problematic outcomes. Using a tour guide metaphor, the book trains people''s mindsets and provides tools for dealing with hyper complexity, to enable understanding of systemic problems, and to build capacity to collaborate in teams to produce action proposals.

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Anya lives with her mother and father in the shadow of the icy glacier where the Snow-Witch reigns. Every spring, Anya's mother journeys to the glacier to pick the blue gentian flowers that grow there. the Snow-Witch is defeated and Anya's mother is saved. Linda Sunderland recently gained an MA in Creative Writing (Contemporary Poetry).

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Osman Saleh, his sister Mariam, and their three school friends flee Eritrea with Idris, the son of a war hero. The reasons behind their decision to leave their beloved families and a country that is an integral part of them are gradually revealed as they come together to plan their great adventure.Ahead lies an incredibly perilous journey, taking them over mountains, across the Sahara Desert, and through two war-torn countries—without passports or any form of identification. Constantly hiding to avoid capture and deportation, they rely on unreliable transport and fall prey to ruthless smugglers.Throughout their dangerous quest, the friends grow closer, sharing moments of hardship and hope. But gradually, they drift apart, losing each other to the unforgiving landscape until only Mariam and Osman remain, standing on the shores of the Mediterranean, their dream of freedom within reach.This epic story follows six young people as they struggle to survive and pursue their dream of independence.

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Dead men can’t speak. When Danny Cipriano’s body is discovered buried in a concrete tomb at the London Olympic Stadium, one thing becomes clear: the former leader of The Crimsons knew too much. And somebody wanted him silenced. For good. Only problem is, DC Jake Tanner thinks he knows who and immediately begins pointing fingers. But as the investigation develops, he realises the tentacles of corruption have spread far and wide, and that the financial gains to be had from it are far greater than he imagined. With financial pressures of his own, and betrayal and deceit lining every one of his colleagues’ decisions, Jake finds himself under the line of duty and faced with a choice. Will he be tempted to tread the path he promised never to take, or will he betray the ones he once thought he could trust?But when you can’t trust your own, who can you?Under The Line is a gritty crime thriller perfect for fans of Simon McCleave, Rachel Mclean, and the BBC's Line of Duty. Also in the series: Toe the Line (Book 1)Walk the Line (Book 2)Under the Line (Book 3)Cross the Line (Book 4)Over the Line (Book 5)Past the Line (Book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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A detective in financial ruinA deadly human trafficking networkOne man orchestrating it allMonths have passed since Henry Matheson, one of east London’s most dangerous criminals, was arrested. Since then DC Jake Tanner and the team at Stratford CID have been making sure the case is watertight. But when a sudden and disastrous fraudulent attack decimates Jake's personal finances, he is propelled into the depths of a dark and dangerous underworld, where few resurface. With no money and no help from the authorities he works for, Jake uncovers The Company, a human trafficking network operating in the heart of east London. At the head of it all: The Cabal, tightening the noose around Jake and everything he loves until there’s nothing left. To put an end to it, Jake must move over the line of duty and into the world of unknowns. Over The Line is a gritty crime thriller perfect for fans of Simon McCleave, Rachel Mclean, and the BBC's Line of Duty. Also in the series: Toe the Line (Book 1)Walk the Line (Book 2)Under the Line (Book 3)Cross the Line (Book 4)Over the Line (Book 5)Past the Line (Book 6)

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Sometimes the darkest evils hide in plain sightThe Cabal is dead, his corrupt empire decimated. But when Rupert Haversham, lawyer to the city's criminal underworld, is found brutally murdered in his London home, it becomes apparent to Jake Tanner that's no longer the case. The Cabal is very much alive. Pulling the strings. Disposing of those closest to the truth. Including Jake. But now he's fighting back. And this time, to catch The Cabal, Jake realises he must step outside the law and past the line of duty if he wants to reveal the evil behind the mask. And to end this once and for all. Past The Line is a gritty crime thriller perfect for fans of Simon McCleave, Rachel Mclean, and the BBC's Line of Duty. Also in the series: Toe the Line (Book 1)Walk the Line (Book 2)Under the Line (Book 3)Cross the Line (Book 4)Over the Line (Book 5)Past the Line (Book 6)

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A gangland boss. A fiery crucifixion. A teenager who caught it all on camera. Henry Matheson owns the drug trade in East London. To his competitors, he’s feared. To his customers, he’s God. To the police, he’s untouchable. But when the smouldering remains of Henry’s closest competitor are discovered dangling from a lamppost in the middle of his estate, one man decides to take him on: Jake Tanner. But he can’t do it alone. And with The Cabal’s clandestine network of corrupt officers threatening him and his family at every turn, Jake doesn’t know who to trust. Forced with putting his faith in the wrong people, or putting himself in danger, Jake discovers that in the heart of the estate lies a dark secret. And knowing it can get you killed. To find the answers he needs, and to catch one of the biggest criminals the city has ever seen, he must venture into the unknown and cross the line of duty. Cross The Line is a gritty crime thriller perfect for fans of Simon McCleave, Rachel Mclean, and the BBC's Line of Duty. Also in the series: Toe the Line (Book 1)Walk the Line (Book 2)Under the Line (Book ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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On the dark web, nobody can hear you screamInside a London art gallery, a young couple are brutally murdered in a chilling tableau: their bodies dismembered, the word “liar” visibly inscribed on the woman’s chest. DC Jake Tanner, still suffering from the mental and physical toll of his last case, doesn’t know what to think. Was this a revenge killing or something worse? His questions are answered when another body turns up and a series of alarming and gruesome clues begin to emerge. This was the work of a sadistic serial killer, a monster hunting his victims online. To stop the bloodshed and come face to face with evil, Jake must walk the line of duty and do everything he can to protect more innocent young women from dying. But how do you catch a killer who hides behind a screen?Walk The Line is a gritty crime thriller perfect for fans of Simon McCleave, Rachel Mclean, and the BBC's Line of Duty. Also in the series:Toe the Line (Book 1)Walk the Line (Book 2)Under the Line (Book 3)Cross the Line (Book 4)Over the Line (Book 5)Past the Line (Book 6)

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This is a self-contained book that covers the standard topics in introductory analysis and that in addition constructs the natural, rational, real and complex numbers, and also handles complex-valued functions, sequences, and series.The book teaches how to write proofs. Fundamental proof-writing logic is covered in Chapter 1 and is repeated and enhanced in two appendices. Many examples of proofs appear with words in a different font for what should be going on in the proof writer''s head.The book contains many examples and exercises to solidify the understanding. The material is presented rigorously with proofs and with many worked-out examples. Exercises are varied, many involve proofs, and some provide additional learning materials.

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''Packed with absorbing detail and brilliant insights ... I was gripped from the first paragraph'' Alison WeirNo English king is as well-known to us as Henry VIII – famous for his six marriages, for dissolving the monasteries and creating the Church of England, and for the ruthless destruction of anyone who stood in his way.But Henry was also an ardent patron of the arts, whose magnificent tapestries and paintings adorned his lavish court and began the Royal Collection. In contrast to later royal collectors, Henry was more interested in storytelling than art for its own sake, and all his commissions relate to one central tale: the glorification of the king and his realm. Henry’s life can be seen through his collection and the works reveal much about both his kingship and his insecurities. King and Collector tells this unique story of art and power, peeling back the layers of propaganda to show the true face of this most notorious of Tudor monarchs.

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Manikúrová sada Premium Line PL 125CNV obsahuje 6 nástrojů z poniklované oceli pro kompletní péči o nehty. Dodává se v černém semišovém pouzdře zdobeném kamínky s praktickým patentovým zavíráním. Sada je vhodná jako dárek nebo cestovní společník díky kompaktnímu provedení.

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No Finish Line” is Nike’s design vision for the next 50 years. Through exploratory, multilevel conversations encompassing bothdesign and critical inputs to it — like sport research, technology and manufacturing — this research project celebrates 50 years of game-changing design and innovation in the service of athletes and sport. With a foreword by Nike’s Chief Design Officer and speculative fictions by Geoff Manaugh, the book features essays by Sam Grawe (author, “Nike: Better is Temporary”) describing five major shifts design may undergo in the coming decades as it evolves from product to platform, performance to promise, elite to everyone, sustainable to symbiotic, and static to sensorial. With the intent to invite and inspire the next generation to join Nike in taking action to create a better world, “No Finish Line” is designed by Zak Group with custom illustrations by Bráulio Amado. No Finish Line” invites everyone to imagine the infinite possibilities of design — and sport. No Finish Line” draws on 50 years of advancing human potential to move the world forward. No Finish Line” describes Nike’s culture of innovation via the athletes, designers and scientists at its cutting edge. No Finish Line” celebrates design not as an outcome, but ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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''Broken Blue Line is a rollercoaster of a ride depicting the realities of twenty-first-century policing on the front-line. Its well written, honest and informative. Alistair Livingstone put his life on the line, and now he''s put his heart on the line. Courageous and human. Highly recommended.''Mike Pannett, author of Now Then Lad . . . and Crime SquadAs a police officer, Alistair Livingstone was dubbed Supercop by the media for making more arrests than any other officer in the UK. But then Ali broke down. Broken Blue Line is the vividly told story of what brought him to that point, and the beginning of his slow, painful recovery.Ali was dubbed Supercop for making more than 1,000 arrests over one eighteen-month period, when the average arrest rate for officers in England and Wales is just nine a year. In his work as a police officer, he dealt with life-and-death situations on an almost daily basis: saving lives as a hostage negotiator; rescuing the occupant of a house fire; providing tactical advice during some of the most violent incidents; clinging onto a suicidal man hanging from the roof of a multi-storey car park; and entering a flat that had been blown up ... Unknown localization key: "more"

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Tracing the metaphor of America as the Book of Revelation’s New Jerusalem, Yii-Jan Lin shows how apocalyptic narratives are used to exclude unwanted immigrants

Objev podobné jako Immigration and Apocalypse - Yii-Jan Lin

A comprehensive new theory of adelic line bundles on quasi-projective varieties over finitely generated fieldsThis book introduces a comprehensive theory of adelic line bundles on quasi-projective varieties over finitely generated fields, developed in both geometric and arithmetic contexts. In the geometric setting, adelic line bundles are defined as limits of line bundles on projective compactifications under the boundary topology. In the arithmetic setting, they are defined as limits of Hermitian line bundles on projective arithmetic compactifications, also under the boundary topology. After establishing these foundational definitions, the book uses the theory to explore key concepts such as intersection theory, effective sections, volumes, and positivity of adelic line bundles. It also applies these results to study height functions of algebraic points and prove an equidistribution theorem on quasi-projective varieties. This theory has broad applications in the study of numerical, dynamical, and Diophantine properties of moduli spaces, quasi-projective varieties, and varieties over finitely generated fields.

Objev podobné jako Adelic Line Bundles on Quasi-Projective Varieties - Shou-Wu Zhang, Xinyi Yuan

Oranžový robotický brouk slouží jako pohyblivý terč pro laserové střelby. Po zásahu se převrátí a na 2 sekundy deaktivuje, poté opět ožije. Nabíjí se USB kabelem a je kompatibilní se sety EP Line laserových zbraní.

• Pohyblivý terč s realistickou reakcí na zásah
• Kompatibilita se stávajícími sety EP Line laserových zbraní
• Jednoduché nabíjení přes USB kabel
• Bezpečná zábava vhodná pro děti od 8 let

Objev podobné jako EP Line Brouk oranžový Terč kompatibilní se sety laserových zbraní

Posilovací stroj Steelflex PlateLoad Line PSDP je určen pro intenzivní posilování prsních, ramenních svalů a tricepsů, se zaměřením na spodní část prsního svalstva díky trajektorii pohybu shodné s bench pressem na šikmé lavici. Disponuje robustní ocelovou konstrukcí, nezávisle se pohybujícími rameny a nastavitelným polstrovaným sedákem. Je vhodný pro komerční i domácí využití a je určen pro olympijské kotouče (které nejsou součástí balení).

• Robustní ocelová konstrukce s práškovým nástřikem pro dlouhou životnost.
• Nezávisle se pohybující ramena pro rovnoměrné posílení svalstva.
• Výškově nastavitelný a bohatě polstrovaný sedák pro maximální pohodlí.
• Kvalitní utěsněná ložiska a bezpečnostní krytky šroubů.

Objev podobné jako Tlak na prsa v sedě decline Steelflex Plateload Line PSDP černo-červená

Asymetrická volně stojící vana AVITA A-LINE v bílé lesklé barvě je určena pro montáž do rohu. Vyrábí se ze sanitárního akrylátu a dodává se v rozměru 170 × 75 cm s objemem 250 l. Součástí je odtokový systém click-clack se štěrbinovým přepadem.

• Snadná instalace bez nutnosti podezdění a obkladu
• Kvalitní sanitární akrylát s 10letou zárukou
• Praktický odtokový systém click-clack se štěrbinovým přepadem
• Moderní asymetrický design pro komfortní koupel

Objev podobné jako BESCO Volně stojící vana AVITA A-LINE bílá, sifon se štěrbinovým přepadem Barva sifonu Bílá, Rozměr vany 170 × 75 Způsob provedení Levé VANAVITAL17LW

Model PRIM Linea Esence 36 Q vznikl jako subtilnější verze oblíbených hodinek s průměrem pouzdra 36 mm. Minimalistický design a variabilita barev číselníku i řemínků zajišťují univerzální použití. Kombinace s milánským kovovým tahem umožňuje elegantní společenské nošení.

• Subtilní průměr pouzdra 36 mm vhodný pro jemnější zápěstí
• Minimalistický a elegantní design s univerzálním využitím
• Možnost výběru z pěti barevných variant číselníku
• Kombinace s milánským kovovým tahem pro společenské příležitosti

Objev podobné jako PRIM Linea Esence 36 Q 38-947-427-00-1

Silné noční sérum s retinolem Neostrata Skin Active Potent Retinol Complex vyhlazuje jemné linky a vrásky, redukuje drobné skvrnky a zanechává rozjasněnou pleť.

Objev podobné jako Neostrata Skin Active Potent Retinol Complex noční sérum 30 ml

A Most Anticipated Book by Poets & Writers • The Boston Globe • San Francisco Chronicle • Los Angeles Times • The Millions • Library Journal • Book Riot • Debutiful • and many more! In the groundbreaking tradition of In the Dream House and The Collected Schizophrenias, a gorgeously illustrated speculative memoir that draws upon the Japanese myth of the Hyakki Yagyo—the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons—to shift the cultural narrative around mental illness, grief, and remembrance. “Jami Nakamura Lin has reinvented the genre of memoir. . . . Serpentine, polyphonic, and stunningly textured, The Night Parade positively pulses with life." — Alex Marzano-Lesnevich, award-winning author of The Fact of a Body Are these the only two stories? The one, where you defeat your monster, and the other, where you succumb to it?Jami Nakamura Lin spent much of her life feeling monstrous for reasons outside of her control. As a young woman with undiagnosed bipolar disorder, much of her adolescence was marked by periods of extreme rage and an array of psychiatric treatments, and her relationships suffered as a result, especially as her father’s cancer grasped hold of their family.As she grew older and learned to better manage ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Night Parade - Jami Nakamura Lin

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING HILARIOUS AND HEARTFELT MEMOIR FROM LINDA ROBSON__________Linda Robson’s nickname is Baggy Mouth for good reason.She may be one of the nation’s favourite TV personalities – whether playing Tracey Stubbs in Birds of a Feather or being a regular on Loose Women – but she can’t help hilariously oversharing. Luckily, this is an ideal trait for her first-ever memoir . . .Taking us back to the very beginning, growing up in a North London council house, Linda explains how she came to attend theatre school aged nine, where she met Pauline Quirke.As their friendship blossomed and evolved into a professional partnership, small parts in theatre and film productions culminated in the pair being cast in the enduring and beloved sitcom Birds of a Feather.With a wicked glint in her eye, Linda recounts the twists and turns of an actor’s life, sharing tales of backstage antics, on-set stories and demanding co-stars from across her her varied and celebrated career.However, it has not all been laughter, and she candidly talks about the struggles she’s faced in her personal life and the battles she has had to overcome. Yet her determination to pull herself back from the brink shows us ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Truth Be Told - Linda Robson

In today’s reconstructive breast surgery, what outcomes are desired by patients and what outcomes are surgically achievable? Using a case study approach, Complex Cases in Breast Reconstruction addresses the complexity of these questions in a practical, highly illustrated, and unique manner. This innovative resource uses a multimedia format to focus not only on the procedure, but on treating the whole patient. Clinical cases are presented in a series of interviews with international experts in reconstructive breast surgery, allowing readers to learn from real-world deliberations and considerations both in print and in video format.Features guided interviews with global leaders who provide personal guidance and commentary on a particular case in their area of expertise. Video interviews are accompanied by animations designed specifically for that particular case.Presents each case in a highly templated, problem-based manner.Covers key topics such as complications and revision surgery, breast aesthetics, failed implant reconstruction, combination flaps, abdominally-based flaps, thigh-based flaps, fat grafting, hybrid reconstruction, nerve preservation, breast pain, and more.Contains an abundance of photographs, illustrations, and animations that deliver highly visual, expert guidance from the surgeon’s point of view.An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures and references, ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Refinements in the Art of Complex Breast Reconstruction

This concise and self-contained introduction builds up the spectral theory of graphs from scratch, including linear algebra and the theory of polynomials. Covering several types of graphs, it provides the mathematical foundation needed to understand and apply spectral insight to real-world communications systems and complex networks.

Objev podobné jako Graph Spectra for Complex Networks - Piet Van Mieghem

Zahradní palisáda Garden Line v zelené barvě slouží k oddělení trávníku od záhonů a dalších ploch. Nadzemní část má výšku 8,5 cm. Balení obsahuje 20 kusů palisád.

• Snadná konstrukce a rychlá aplikace na trávník
• Výška nadzemní části 8,5 cm pro efektivní oddělení ploch
• Balení obsahuje 20 kusů pro pokrytí delších úseků
• Vysoká přizpůsobivost terénu a tvarům zahrady

Objev podobné jako Zahradní palisáda Garden line, zelená

Kastrol z kolekce Burgundy Metallic Line je vyroben z kovaného hliníku s nepřilnavým mramorovým povrchem. Disponuje ergonomickými rukojeťmi, termoskleněnou poklicí a indukčním dnem pro úsporu energie. Je vhodný pro vaření s minimem tuku a ekologické použití.

• Vyroben z vysoce odolného kovaného hliníku s třívrstvým nepřilnavým mramorovým povrchem.
• Ergonomické tepelně odolné rukojeti a poklice ze žáruvzdorného termoskla s otvorem pro páru.
• TURBO indukční dno pro rovnoměrné rozvádění tepla a úsporu energie až 35 %.

Objev podobné jako Berlinger Haus Kastrol Burgundy Metallic Line, 28 cm

Povlečení Exkluziv Blue line je vyrobeno ze 100% bavlny a obsahuje povlak na přikrývku 140 x 200 cm a povlak na polštář 70 x 90 cm. Design s jemnými pruhy v tmavě modré a bílé barvě dodává interiéru elegantní vzhled. Součástí je zipový uzávěr pro snadnou manipulaci.

• Vyrobeno z 100% jemné a prodyšné bavlny pro maximální pohodlí.
• Stylový design s jemnými pruhy v tmavě modré a bílé barvě vytváří harmonickou atmosféru.
• Praktický zipový uzávěr usnadňuje povlékání a sundávání.

Objev podobné jako B.E.S. Petrovice Bavlněné povlečení Exkluziv Blue line, 140 x 200 cm, 70 x 90 cm

Zahradní palisáda Garden Line v hnědé barvě o délce 10 metrů slouží k oddělení trávníku od záhonů. Nadzemní část má výšku 8,5 cm. Balení obsahuje 20 kusů palisád pro snadnou aplikaci.

• Snadná a rychlá instalace na trávník
• Vysoká přizpůsobivost pro různé tvary záhonů
• Efektivní oddělení trávníku od záhonů nebo chodníků

Objev podobné jako Zahradní palisáda Garden Line hnědá, 10 m

Sada šesti porcelánových dezertních talířů Mona o průměru 19 cm s plastickým vroubkovaným lemem. Talíře jsou vyrobeny z kvalitního bílého porcelánu, odolné proti poškrábání a vhodné do myčky i mikrovlnné trouby. Jsou vhodné pro servírování dezertů, předkrmů, salátů nebo jednohubek v domácnostech i profesionálních provozech.

• Kvalitní český porcelán od značky Thun s dlouholetou tradicí
• Univerzální dezertní talíř vhodný pro myčku i mikrovlnnou troubu
• Elegantní design s plastickým vroubkovaným lemem a bílou barvou
• Součást sladěné kolekce Mona pro vytvoření kompletní soupravy

Objev podobné jako Orion Sada porcelánových dezertních talířů Mona linka 6 ks, 19 cm

Postroj Non-stop dogwear LINE 5.0 je vylepšená verze krátkého postroje s optimalizovaným střihem. Y tvar krční části minimalizuje omezení pohybu a dechu psa. Postroj je nastavitelný okolo hrudníku a nabízí několik bodů pro připojení vodítka.

• Y tvar krční části pro volný pohyb ramen a dechu
• Nastavitelný obvod hrudníku pro dokonalé přizpůsobení
• Více připevňovacích bodů pro vodítko zvyšuje univerzálnost
• Nový bezpečný systém spon zabraňuje neúplnému zacvaknutí

Objev podobné jako NON-STOP DOGWEAR LINE 5.0 Postroj, oranžová, velikost

A memoir of place, memory and motion, of seafarers, and the author’s connections to them and to the sea.Linda Cracknell’s quest to learn more about her seafaring family history brings her to a blustery harbour. As she throws a line to pull in a boat, she is struck by the parallel with her mission to reel the past closer to the present, to find her place in a family tree full of mariners whose lives were defined by the ebb and flow of tides.Exploring coastlines from Scotland to Cornwall by boat and foot, she retraces the footsteps and paths of her ancestors across marshes, clifftops and waves. She travels in a 121-year-old sailboat and helps to build a community rowing boat. Gradually, she understands that the women in this story were the linchpins of the coastal communities they lived in – and the undertow of her own identity. All the while, she is untangling her complex relationship with her mother.What begins as a quest for legacy takes Linda well beyond, as she discovers something more elemental and unconscious in her pull to the sea, imagining her blood as salt-saturated, sea-marked.

Objev podobné jako Sea Marked - Linda Cracknell

Capture the energy and architecture of the places you love using expressive line and wash.Add watercolor and ink to bring your sketches to life, and experiment with color for a contemporary finish.Whether you are a complete beginner looking to take the plunge into drawing outdoors, or a more experienced urban sketcher looking to loosen up your style and use watercolor paints in a whole new way, renowned urban landscape artist Neil Whitehead will help you to bring your favorite places to life on paper.Packed with inspirational paintings, plein air demonstrations, practical exercises to help you loosen up and let go, plus lots of handy tips, Line & Wash in the Urban Landscape is a comprehensive, visually inspiring guide to this popular artform.The book outlines:What you need to get started: all the necessary tools and equipmentChoosing a scene and working outdoors: how to choose a location and then select an area of interestCapturing character: sketching fast, simplifying and working with freedomContinuous line drawing and prioritizing rhythm over perfectionUsing watercolor for drama, depth and energyUnderstanding composition and perspectiveWorking from reference pictures: for when you canÂ’t get outside.Urban sketching communities and groups are on the rise worldwide, so there''s never been a better ... Unknown localization key: "more"

Objev podobné jako Line & Wash in the Urban Landscape - Neil Whitehead