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An empowering, step-by-step guide to crafting compelling college admission essays that stand out and showcase your unique story. The college essay is a defining moment in the admission process that offers students the chance to showcase their unique stories and voices beyond grades and test scores alone. Powerful College Admission Essays is a practical guide designed to help students and families navigate this challenging task. Written by seasoned admission professionals and counselors with decades of experience, this book helps students write distinct essays that authentically reflect who they are. This essential guide covers the entire processfrom brainstorming and storytelling to structure, tone, and editingwhile addressing common hurdles like writer's block, clichés, and the complexities of integrating AI tools responsibly. Recognizing the pivotal role of families and educators, the authors, Brennan Barnard and Shereem Herndon-Brown, include insights on how parents and counselors can support students without taking over the process. It's an invaluable resource not only for high school students and their families but also for teachers and counselors leading essay-writing workshops or working with underserved and first-generation college applicants. Unlike other books that promise shortcuts or "secrets" to a perfect essay, this guide emphasizes introspective and thoughtful self-expression. It prepares students to adapt their writing to the changing admissions landscape, including recent shifts following the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action. Powerful College Admission Essays offers the tools and inspiration to transform the college essay from a source of stress into an opportunity for growth and storytelling. Autorid: Brennan Barnard, Shereem Herndon-Brown

"A backcountry bible." --Skiing Magazine Fully up-to-date information related to gear, avalanche terrain and safety, decision making, search and rescue, and more For intermediate-to-advanced backcountry skiers New information throughout pertinent to split-boarders, including tips from the famed all-star boarder Jeremy Jones This deeply revised and comprehensive second edition of Backcountry Skiing, by elite Swiss mountain guide Martin Volken and his coauthors, Margaret Wheeler and Scott Schell, provides skiers and boarders with foundational skills, improved techniques, and better preparation before they head into the mountains. In addition to step-by-step guidance on mastering techniques, features include recent evolutions in ski equipment; an in-depth look at avalanche safety; a primer on mountain weather and glaciers; trip planning tools and winter camping basics; a discussion of emergencies and best practices; nutrition and fitness advice; and much more. Backcountry Skiing remains the definitive guide to backcountry skiing and ski mountaineering. Autorid: Martin Volken, Margaret Wheeler, Scott Schell

In 1903, the National Police Gazette wrote that Irish boxers were received by audiences with "a hearty cheer and earnest backing." For a time in the United States, the Irishman became the idealized boxer; the apotheosis of masculinity. The "Emperors of Masculinity," as author Gerard Earley described the leading heavyweight boxers of the era, had become Emerald Emperors. This book is the first in depth study of the role played by Irish and Irish Americans in the sport of boxing in the United States. It examines the lives of many men who contributed to the sports' development and looks at their stories through social, cultural and historical lenses. It is a story of assimilation and how some Irish and Irish Americans achieved their dream and others fell by the wayside through the most brutal sport of all. Autorid: Kevin Martin

The complete collection of Brenna Thummler’s stunning, bestselling Sheets trilogy, now all together in one deluxe hardcover box set! Spanning three gorgeously illustrated, highly acclaimed, and award-winning graphic novels, read this heart-wrenching and heartwarming trilogy from start to finish. In the beautifully crafted Sheets series, Brenna Thummler offers a magical world inside a haunted laundromat inhabited by sheet ghosts. When Wendell the ghost bumbles into 13-year-old Marjorie Glatt’s failing laundromat, the pair strike up an unlikely friendship in an attempt to save her family’s business in the first installment, Sheets. Soon joined by ghost-photography enthusiast Eliza Duncan in the second book, Delicates, the trio band together in all matters paranormal. But when Marjorie starts to prefer the popular group at school, she’ll soon learn the true value of friendship in Wendell and Eliza. As the trilogy comes to a close in Lights, Marjorie and Eliza help Wendell finally discover the truth of his human life. Autorid: Brenna Thummler, Brenna Thummler

Discover the wonders and perils of the earth’s precious metals—what they have offered us as humans, and how they’ve forever changed our relationship with the world around usThe ground beneath our feet is full of riches: the ocher that allowed prehistoric humans to paint on cave walls; the tin that drove the early Industrial Revolution; radium, the source of Marie Curie’s wonder; and lithium, the essential mineral of modern life found in our mobile phones and laptops. Each of these minerals has a story to tell, and each has its place in the broader story of human history.Under a Metal Sky takes us on a journey across the peat-rich Dutch lowlands, through Prague and Bohemia, and on to the gold-rich mountains of Georgia. Along the way, Philip Marsden uncovers the strange and colorful histories of alchemy, scientific revolution, industrialization, and technological innovation, peopled by figures like the Habsburg Emperor Rudolf II, Goethe, Marie Curie, and William Blake. But alongside wonder and inspiration, there has also been plunder and heedless exploitation, the consequences of which have set us on a path toward our own extinction.Beautifully written and wildly mind-expanding, Under a Metal Sky seamlessly blends travel writing, cultural history, and geology. Who knew the history of rocks could be such a page-turner? Autorid: Philip Marsden

"An alphabet book about disabilities and other differences, informed by real children with these differences"-- A new edition of the instant Amazon bestseller and the perfect way to introduce the concept of disabilities and other differences to kids—from the beloved family behind Beth & Coop. In a relatable, positive, and compassionate voice, disability advocate and social media content creator Beth Leipholtz introduces twenty-six real kids with autism, hearing differences, epilepsy, Down syndrome, and more than a dozen other diagnoses. Their stories remind us that people with disabilities are all around us, and all children deserve to be seen, heard, valued, understood, and loved. Beth Leipholtz is the hearing mother of a deaf child, raising her son, Cooper, bilingually in both hearing and Deaf cultures. On Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube, she has built an online community of more than 1 million people to uplift parents on similar journeys and advocate for inclusion and accessibility. Her desire to spread the message of inclusion and connection led to creating a brand-new edition of The ABCs of Inclusion, with all-new artwork and backmatter from a disability advocacy organization. Autorid: Beth Leipholtz, Vuon Illustration

The mental labor that keeps families afloat—and why women do most of itMothers and fathers use their time differently, with women spending roughly twice as many hours on family labor as men. But what about the gendered differences in the ways women and men think? What’s on Her Mind provides an illuminating look at the cognitive labor that families depend on and reveals why this essential aspect of family life is disproportionately handled by women—even in couples that aspire to practice equality.While most accounts of household labor center on how people use their time, Allison Daminger focuses on a less visible and less easily quantifiable aspect of family life. She introduces readers to the concept of cognitive labor—anticipating, researching, deciding, and following up—and shows how women in different-gender couples do most of this critical work. She argues that cognitive labor has less to do with personality traits—for example, she’s type A while he’s laid-back—and more to do with learned skills that men and women deploy in distinct ways. Yet not all couples fall into the personality trap. Daminger looks at different-gender couples who achieve a more balanced cognitive allocation while also exploring how queer couples carve out unique relationships to the gender binary.Drawing on original, in-depth interviews with members of different- and same-gender couples, What’s on Her Mind points to new ways of understanding the interplay between who we are as individuals and the cognitive work we do on behalf of our families. Autorid: Allison Daminger

Two millennia of time, translation, and interpretation mean that what we read and understand in English today is often very different from what the Hebrew would have meant to the Bible's authors and earliest readers. This book recovers those original meanings and explores their relevance for today. The Bible is words--it is, at the end of the day, nothing more than that. How those words have been read and understood has formed the basis of everything from private faith to public policy for two thousand years. Yet for the most part, casual readers--and even many professional interpreters, clerical and scholarly--are unaware of how culture has impacted the commonly accepted meanings of so many words and terms. To read the Bible well is to understand that the text is not the same as its interpretation and translation. To care about the Bible is to recognize where the past two millennia of cultural change have shaped our understanding of the biblical text, and to sift through it, to see what the Bible once was so that we can better understand what the Bible now is--and how we, its readers, came to be who we are. Autorid: Joel S. Baden

Gilbert often feels invisible, just like the ghost living at 632 Savannah Street. Despite his family's disbelief, Gilbert leaves gifts for the ghost: a friendship bracelet, a plate of cookies, even a drawing with a note. When each disappears one by one, Gilbert finds that believing and friendship are worth the effort. The ghost at 632 Savannah Street is real . . . right?Gilbert often feels invisible, just like the ghost living at 632 Savannah Street. Despite his family's disbelief, Gilbert leaves gifts for the ghost: a friendship bracelet, a plate of cookies, even a drawing with a note. When each disappears one by one, Gilbert finds that believing and friendship are worth the effort.For kids who might often feel unseen, Gilbert and the Ghost is a ghostly tale of overcoming obstacles and finding friendship in mysterious places. Gothic, whimsical illustrations make this picture book perfect for spooky season, while its earnest themes make it worth a read all year round. Autorid: Heather Pierce Stigall, Jess Mason

The most comprehensive, updated history of St. Bartholomew the Great, the oldest parish church in London, as it celebrates its nine-hundred-year anniversary. At the heart of the Smithfield area, with its pubs, restaurants, and market, is a church built when Henry I was King of England. Overlooking the fields where kings confronted rebellions, knights jousted, and heretics were burnt, St. Bartholomew’s Priory and Hospital played a central role in the history of medieval London. The tale of St. Bartholomew’s is one of survival and renewal. Not only has the priory hosted many of London’s most famous (such as a young Benjamin Franklin), but it has also miraculously survived the tumults of the Reformation, the Civil War, the Great Fire of 1666, and the bomb raids of World Wars I and II. Richly illustrated, 900 Years of St Bartholomew’s surveys the art, architecture, and deep historical significance of this enduring landmark. Autorid: Charlotte Gauthier

Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney were among the most revered and popular heavyweight champions in the history of boxing. Rising to prominence during the 1920s, they became known as the most significant fighters of a rip-roaring, wide-open decade in American life. Twice they met in the ring in hugely anticipated and closely watched encounters. One bout included the so-called "Long Count," perhaps the most memorable round in boxing history. Both men's fame endured in retirement and even today, nearly a century after their contests, their rivalry is among the best-remembered and most talked-about in the history of the sport. This history of one of boxing's most compelling rivalries is illustrated with photographs from the era, capturing the spirit of America's most exhilarating decade. Autorid: Lew Freedman

A deep dive into the early days of punk in Austin, Texas, this oral history immerses readers in a diverse and influential music scene. A deep dive into the early days of punk in Austin, Texas, this oral history immerses readers in a diverse and influential music scene. Texas has always teemed with music and counterculture. When punk came to the state in 1978, it flourished in San Antonio, Dallas, Houston, and, especially, Austin. Punk and post-punk musicians, including nationally acclaimed bands like the Butthole Surfers, the Big Boys, the Dicks, and Daniel Johnston influenced local culture before slashing into the American musical psyche. (See Kurt Cobain sporting Johnston’s “Hi, How are you?” T-shirt.) Someday All the Adults Will Die! is an oral history of punk in Texas, from its rise in the late 1970s, through its strong anti-racist, feminist, and queer peak, to its dissolution in the late 1980s. Now a seasoned music journalist, Blashill experienced the zenith of Texas punk as a teenager, and he captures its intensity in words and pictures. Someday All the Adults Will Die! is rife with electrifying images and firsthand tales of what made this scene such a storm of pleasures and terrors, uncompromising artists, and wild performances. This dynamic portrait of an untamed, all-out musical era is a must-read for fans of punk music, counterculture, and live music. Autorid: Pat Blashill

In Extreme Human Antiquity, Cremo builds on the foundation of Forbidden Archeology, introducing explosive new cases from all phases of archeological research, from the nineteenth century to the present. Drawing on his knowledge of the history and philosophy of science, he documents how evidence for extreme human antiquity has been subjected to a process of knowledge filtration, by which this evidence is ignored, forgotten, set aside, or dismissed on flimsy grounds. Michael Cremo's book Forbidden Archeology, coauthored with Richard Thompson, caused shock waves in the world of science, It exposed evidence for a human presence on this planet going much further back in time than the current dominant consensus in the world of science allows. In Extreme Human Antiquity, Cremo builds on the foundation of Forbidden Archeology, introducing explosive new cases from all phases of archeological research, from the nineteenth century to the present. Drawing on his knowledge of the history and philosophy of science, he documents how evidence for extreme human antiquity has been subjected to a process of knowledge filtration, by which this evidence is ignored, forgotten, set aside, or dismissed on flimsy grounds. Evidence for extreme human antiquity includes human bones, human footprints, and human artifacts. Cremo's understanding of what counts as human includes discoveries that have previously been attributed to Neanderthals and other hominin species. Cremo presents for each case the pros and cons for taking it as evidence for extreme human antiquity and lets readers make their own decision. Autorid: Michael A. Cremo

Examining open access civilian and military space policy, strategy, and doctrine documents, this book highlights emerging trends and developments in military space strategy.Bert Chapman collects public documents from Australia, Canada, the European Union, NATO, the United States, and the United Kingdom from 2017 onward to illustrate space's critical importance to national and international security and to multiple areas of civilian economic and personal use including climate change, food security, personal and global communications, and the potential for expanded space exploration. In light of recent revelations that Russia may be capable and desirous of exploding nuclear weapons in space to damage civilian and military space-based infrastructures of the U.S. and other countries and China's increasing space assertiveness and capabilities, it is more important than ever that civilian readers have the access and background knowledge necessary to parse publicly available documents relating to space strategy so that they may effectively participate in the legislative and regulatory policymaking processes of their governments. Autorid: Bert Chapman

"Dive below the surface and explore famous and infamous shipwrecks along with the intrepid scientists, divers, and treasure hunters who found the ships' final resting places. From the Titanic to Shackleton's Endurance, this lyrical story illuminates the tragedies that brought these ships down as well as the scientific techniques, dedicated scientists, and lucky breaks that ultimately led to their discoveries. Sidebars filled with facts and robust backmatter make this book perfect for curious, adventurousreaders"-- Dive below the surface and explore famous and infamous shipwrecks along with the intrepid scientists, divers, and treasure hunters who found the ships' final resting places. From the Titanic to Shackleton's Endurance, this lyrical story illuminates the tragedies that brought these ships down as well as the scientific techniques, dedicated scientists, and lucky breaks that ultimately led to their discoveries. Sidebars filled with facts and robust backmatter make this book perfect for curious, adventurous readers. Autorid: Deirdre Laide, Carlos Velez

In The Politics of Coercion, Neil Loughlin explains the persistence of Cambodia's authoritarian regime for more than four decades. It provides a historically grounded investigation of the country's ruling coalition: political elites, many drawn from within the state's coercive apparatus, who, in coordination with state-dependent tycoons, have come to control Cambodia's politics and its economy. Loughlin presents new empirical data foregrounding the coercive underpinnings of the modern Cambodian state and its party, the Cambodian People's Party (CPP).The focus on coercion reflects the regime's conflict and postconflict evolution and extractive political economy as the ruling coalition failed to channel popular interests through its political institutions, thus resorting either to low-intensity forms of coercion such as intimidation and surveillance or to high-intensity coercion such as violent crackdowns and extrajudicial killings.Through a critical reevaluation of the regime's origins and evolution in its relationship with citizens, The Politics of Coercion reconceptualizes the CPP to emphasize the obstacles—structural, institutional, and distributional—to building a mass-based clientelist or developmentally legitimate authoritarian party. Autorid: Neil Loughlin

Samah Sabawi shares the story of her parents and many like them who were born as their parents were being forced to leave their homelands.Filled with love for land, history, peoples it is more than anything else a family story and a love story told with enormous humanity and feeling. How the son (one of six), born at the height of the displacements to a disabled father and illiterate mother, a believer in peaceful resistance, became a leading poet and writer in Palestine, before being forced, with his own young family in tow, to flee and start a new life in Australia.One of the gifts of Samah Sabawi's Baba is to remain open-hearted and optimistic. Autorid: Samah Sabawi

Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, this luxurious week-to-view pocket diary has a foil and embossed cover with magnetic closure. Featuring on its cover Angela Harding's beautiful work Hidden Hares, this diary is the perfect gift or a special treat just for you. Printed on FSC-certified paper. Autorid: Flame Tree Studio

Through gripping narrative and compelling biblical teaching, Blair Linne shares her own transformative journey through crippling anxiety and panic attacks. She helps the reader escape out of shame, isolation, quick fixes, and spiritual platitudes with profound lessons on what it means to be human and how it feels to not only know the God of Peace, but the peace of God. Blair Linne can tell you exactly when the ground under her feet fell through. Starting in 2015, she experienced crippling anxiety and panic attacks that spiraled her down a staircase into a basement of dark discouragement and shame. Sometimes, the journey downward was so intense it landed her in the emergency room. Like many Christians, Blair knew she “should” cast her frustrations onto God and process with him, but instead found herself crying out: “I. Don’t. Know. How!" In the harrowing season that followed—through the episodes of terror, rapid heart rate, difficulty breathing, trembling, dizziness, chills, intrusive thoughts, and even the fear of dying—Blair learned just how quickly she would have to give up the typical quick fixes, simple answers, and theological band-aids she had previously relied on. As the anxiety waves came crashing over her, many times without warning and without permission, she realized the truth: this was a complex issue, and there was no bypassing it. No sprinkling it with wishful thinking or spiritual platitudes. No willing herself out of it as if she were a bulletproof demigod. The only way was through it, in tender awareness of her weakness and delicate humanity, with God. On this side of the valley, Blair has come to appreciate even the worst moments of her story, for it has given her a deeper understanding of what it means to be human, what it actually means to lean into the Lord, and what it looks like to walk with a limp and a love for fellow strugglers. With profound lessons learned on the other side, Blair now rejoices in her affliction, for it has taught her to tremble in a new way: in awe of God. With biblical reflection woven together with gripping narrative, journey with Blair in Made to Tremble and experience not only the God of Peace—but the peace of God. Autorid: Blair Linne

"In these poems, Shaw breathes life into the simpleness of the every-day and finds God in the memory of the mundane"-- “Luci Shaw is a legend” —Christianity TodayThis captivating collection of poems by beloved author Luci Shaw, reflects on daily ideas and activities as they arrive, bit by bit, to illuminate us with their wisdom and enlarge on the meanings of human experience. Like small messages from beyond, these incidents call us to pay attention. In An Incremental Life, Shaw breathes life into the simpleness of the every-day and finds God in the memory of the mundane. Through her verses, she explores the intricate tapestry of existence, from the tender memories of childhood to the profound questions of mortality. Her poems are like windows opening to the soul, inviting readers to pause, reflect, and savor the beauty of the world around them. INCREMENTS I live by increments, single breaths of an ambient air, marking off hours, days. Apprenticed to grace, I tread statio in sequentiae, edging every step forward before venturing the next. Staggering up towards the stony crests of the foothills, dusty, I am almost undone with weariness, only half believing that the view will widen. In my falling upward into your home, O Faithful One, stay with me, your wind music playing the ear of my mind like an instrument. “This is how life happens, one day at a time, in increments! And God is in each of them for us,” Luci Shaw “Luci Shaw is a legend” —Christianity TodayThis captivating collection of poems by beloved author Luci Shaw, reflects on daily ideas and activities as they arrive, bit by bit, to illuminate us with their wisdom and enlarge on the meanings of human experience. Like small messages from beyond, these incidents call us to pay attention. Autorid: Luci Shaw

For a small footballing nation, Scotland boasts a proud record of having qualified for the World Cup Finals on eight occasions. But this fantastic record is also tarred with the glorious failure of never having reached the latter stages of the tournament. Scotland '74 is a bitter-sweet celebration of the closest Scotland has ever got - so far at least - when a team of superstars managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory in the dying seconds. Forty years on, it still hurts. For Scotland, the World Cup Finals in West Germany in 1974 promised much. Group 2 had a talented Brazil side with Jairzinho, Rivelino and Cesar, a hard-to-pronounce Yugoslavia line-up and group minnows Zaire. But the Scotland squad boasted household names like Billy Bremner, Kenny Dalglish, Denis Law, Peter Lorimer and Joe Jordan. How could Scotland not get to the second phase of the tournament for the very first time? Well, this is the story of how, astonishingly, it just didn't happen - even though Scotland ended up as the only unbeaten team in the tournament.As history tells us, 1974 was a massive missed opportunity for Scotland, and Richard Gordon now reveals how it all went wrong in the days before the shambles of Argentina '78 and the 3-0 humbling by Morocco in 1998. Drawing on archive reports and the memories of squad members, Scotland '74 relates the story of that big adventure, encompassing a shocking start to manager Willie Ormond's reign (a 5-0 beating by England), frequent player indiscipline, and, ultimately, the on-field heartbreak that left a nation in mourning for a lost opportunity. Autorid: Richard Gordon

Ken Drushka analyses the changes in human attitudes towards the forests, detailing the rise of the late nineteenth-century conservation movement and its subsequent decline after World War I, the interplay between industry and government in the development of policy, the adoption of sustained yield policies after World War II, and the recent adoption of sustainable forest management in response to environmental concerns. Drushka argues that, despite the centuries of use, the Canadian forest retains a good deal of its vitality and integrity. Written in accessible language and aimed at a general readership, Canada's Forests will be a must-read for anyone interested in the debate about the current and future uses of this precious natural resource. Autorid: Ken Drushka

Dive deep into a comprehensive fact-packed history of vaccines that includes information on vaccine manufacturers and their evolution over time. Browse through an extensive series of verifiable and documented facts on vaccines. For well over a century, vaccines have been routinely recommended to billions of people worldwide, mostly children and babies. With an ever-increasing portfolio of vaccines using novel technologies on the global market, it is important now more than ever to consolidate a chronology of facts relating to human vaccination. Considering the current climate of censorship around vaccines, this publication will contribute to an expanded understanding of this important medical intervention. Spanning over fifteen hundred years, this thoroughly researched timeline is an educational tool for any researcher, student, doctor, scientist, parent, or curious human being wishing to gain a broader perspective and insight into the complex and vast landscape of human vaccination. From smallpox to shingles; tetanus to tuberculosis; hepatitis B to HPV, discover when, where and by whom these vaccines were invented and marketed. Including a historical timeline of pharmaceutical company beginnings, mergers and acquisitions since the seventeenth century, this illustrated reference book shines a light on the controversial subject of vaccines and their makers. Autorid: Shaz Khan, Pierre Kory

Written in a colloquial style, this book is designed for the general reader, exploring seventeenth-century cultural history through the lens of Pullman's trilogies His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. It discusses Renaissance language, literature, science, and religion as well as seventeenth-century hieroglyphics and atomic physics. Philip Pullman and the Historical Imagination takes the general reader on a fascinating tour of seventeenth-century thought, exploring how this time period shaped Pullman's extraordinary trilogies His Dark Materials and The Book of Dust. In Part One, readers are taken into the mysteries of Renaissance allegory and hieroglyphics, tracing how the alethiometer and Lyra's way of reading the device emerged from these traditions. Part Two enters the exciting and revolutionary world of seventeenth-century science. We see how the amber spyglass imitates Galileo's telescope, how early modern fantasies of space travel led to ideas of multiple worlds, how alchemy entered Lyra's later adventures in Oxford and Prague, and how the concept of Dust shares in the physics and philosophies of early scientists like Margaret Cavendish. Part Three invites readers into the thrilling epic poem Paradise Lost--John Milton's dramatic account of the creation of the world following a violent war in Heaven--that was Pullman's inspiration for His Dark Materials. Pullman's vibrant re-telling of this core story brings us rebel angels, recasts Satan as a brooding Lord Asriel, and presents Lyra as the new Eve.Written by an eminent scholar of seventeenth-century literature and history, Philip Pullman and the Historical Imagination is crafted in an engaging and accessible style aimed at popular readers and fans of Pullman's work. It enlivens a historical period that has long attracted Pullman himself, bringing to life intriguing figures and the richly complex ideas of the time. This book is an exploration of history through the worlds and characters Pullman has invented. Ultimately, it not only reveals how seventeenth-century history helps readers better understand Pullman's novels, but shows how reading history through the lens of Pullman's imagination offers new ways of thinking about the past. Autorid: Kristen Poole

This book presents algebra in a concise and clear way, allowing beginner students to quickly attain the required proficiency. As to opposed to existing books on the subject that cover too many topics, some of which are too complex and intimidating for a first course in linear algebra, this book only presents the essential topics in a more user-friendly manner. The author includes an optimized order of topics that are adapted to the learning patterns of students. In addition, carefully designed examples are presented to enhance reader confidence to master the material and to avoid frequently observed frustration. This textbook is ideal for a one semester course on basic linear algebra for college students majoring in mathematics, engineering, and other sciences. Autorid: Haiyan Tian

The aim of this work, consisting of 9 individual, self-contained booklets, is to describe commercial vehicle technology in a way that is clear, concise and illustrative. Compact and easy to understand, it provides an overview of the technology that goes into modern commercial vehicles. Starting from the customer's fundamental requirements, the characteristics and systems that define the design of the vehicles are presented knowledgeably in a series of articles, each of which can be read and studied on their own. This volume, "Alternative Powertrains and Supplements to the Conventional Powertrain", introduces alternatives and additions to the conventional powertrain of the commercial vehicle. The wide range of options is presented so as to be clearly understandable for those learning and working with them in a practical environment. Hybrid vehicles, electric powertrains and alternative fuels are discussed. Autorid: Michael Hilgers

"Following up on her co-edited volume, Women's Lives, Women's Voices: Roman Material Culture and Female Agency in the Bay of Naples, Brenda Longfellow examines women's public lives in Pompeii. Pulling together statues, inscriptions, graffiti, wall painting, and architecture from tombs, sanctuaries, houses, and public spaces, she builds up a multifaceted picture of the lived experience of Pompeian women. By exploring how real women of all social backgrounds acted in public, rather than solely within the domestic sphere as is commonly done within studies of antiquity, she foregrounds their agency in interactions ranging from selling goods in the marketplace, to commissioning statues used to adorn these same spaces, to performing funerary rites. The remarkable remains of Pompeii allow a unique opportunity to study women from all classes, from slaves to freedwomen to elite matrons. Sometimes named, sometimes anonymous, these women left their marks in inscriptions and graffiti, funerary monuments and votive offerings, and civic buildings and public monuments. Longfellow centers her narrative around a few key women, including the city's most notable female patron, Eumachia, and uses them to examine female roles in funerals and postmortem commemorations, civic patronage and benefactions, commerce, priesthoods, and the home. By following these individuals, she is able to tell their stories and examine women's lives in Pompeii in both the concrete and abstract, allowing us to better understand their importance tothe city and society"-- A study of women’s lives in the public sphere of the ancient city of Pompeii. A study of women’s lives in the public sphere of the ancient city of Pompeii. Pompeii’s well-preserved remains provide a unique opportunity for the close study of ancient lives. Drawing on statues, inscriptions, graffiti, wall paintings, and the architecture of tombs, sanctuaries, houses, and public spaces, The Lives and Deaths of Women in Ancient Pompeii examines the public lives of women in Pompeii. Art historian Brenda Longfellow explores how historical women of all social backgrounds acted in public and exerted agency on behalf of themselves and others, ultimately finding that female initiatives in Pompeii were not only accepted but desired by the community to a greater extent than has previously been recognized. Longfellow centers her study on a few key women—including the city’s most notable female patron, Eumachia—and uses them to examine female roles in postmortem commemorations, civic patronage and benefactions, commerce, the priesthood, and the home. By following these individuals, Longfellow examines women’s lives in Pompeii in both abstract and concrete ways, allowing readers to better understand their importance to the city and society. The result is a groundbreaking book that foregrounds the agency of women in everyday Pompeii. Autorid: Brenda Longfellow

This textbook teaches the basics of econometrics and focuses on the acquisition of methods and skills that are essential for any student to succeed in their studies, as well as for any practitioner interested in applying econometric techniques. Employing a pedagogical and easy-to-follow style, the book puts into practice the various concepts presented, such as statistics, tests, and methods, among others. Numerous examples and empirical applications using existing econometric and statistical software are given after each theoretical presentation.The book addresses students at the undergraduate and graduate levels in economics and management, as well as students of engineering and business schools. It will further appeal to professionals and practitioners of econometrics, such as economists and researchers in companies and institutions, who will find practical solutions to the different problems they are confronted with. Autorid: Valérie Mignon

This book explores the transformative potential of ChatGPT, Web3, and their impact on productivity and various industries. It delves into Generative AI (GenAI) and its representative platform ChatGPT, their synergy with Web3, and how they can revolutionize business operations. It covers the potential impact surpassing prior industrial revolutions. After providing an overview of GenAI, ChatGPT, and Web3, it investigates business applications in various industries and areas, such as product management, finance, real estate, gaming, and government, highlighting value creation and operational revolution through their integration. It also explores their impact on content generation, customer service, personalization, and data analysis and examines how the technologies can enhance content quality, customer experiences, sales, revenue, and resource efficiency. Moreover, it addresses security, privacy, and ethics concerns, emphasizing the responsible implementation of ChatGPT and Web3. Written by experts in this field, this book is aimed at business leaders, entrepreneurs, students, investors, and professionals who are seeking insights into ChatGPT, ChatGPT Plug-in, GPT-based autonomous agents, and the integration of Gen AI and Web3 in business applications. Autorid: Ken Huang, Yang Wang, Feng Zhu, Xi Chen, Chunxiao Xing

Come along for Volume 1 of an exciting Christian comic book series set Elsewhere in Odyssey—and elsewhere around the world!The little city of Odyssey is host to an ever-expanding series of faith-filled adventures, yet the wider scope of many of these stories is often only hinted at by the regulars at Whit’s End. Collected here are the exciting follow-up stories that Adventures in Odyssey fans have always wondered about, such as:Is Donna Barclay really getting married?Whatever happened to Bernard Walton?How is it that the Rathbones seem to be following the Barclays around the world?Why is Dr. Regis Blackgaard still able to exploit the Imagination Station to further his dastardly plans, especially since he’s not actually alive anymore?Elsewhere in Odyssey Volume #1 takes the whole family on a fun adventure by combining graphic-novel-style illustrations, biblical lessons, and humorous action that keeps kids glued to the pages. Autorid: Evan David

The relatively high hills of Britain, known as the Marilyns, are the most prominent 1550 summits in the country. They rise above the land or sea around by at least 150 metres. This book lists them all and provides a wealth of information, several articles and hundreds of stories about the experiences and adventures involved in climbing these hills. Autorid: Alan Dawson

Just one spark can cause a devastating wildfire. Entire neighbourhoods can quickly be destroyed. Besides the impact on people, the environment also suffers. Ash can pollute air and water sources. Animals can be killed or displaced. After a wildfire, soil can wash away and make it hard for plants to grow. Find out how people can help affected areas recover from a wildfire. Autorid: Marcia Amidon Lusted

The first comprehensive collection in English of Antonin Artaud’s writings on his artworks. The many major exhibitions of Antonin Artaud’s drawings and drawn notebook pages in recent years—at New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Vienna’s Museum Moderner Kunst, and Paris’s Centre Georges Pompidou—have entirely transformed our perception of his work, reorienting it toward the artworks of his final years. This volume collects all three of Artaud’s major writings on his artworks. “The Human Face” (1947) was written as the catalog text for Artaud’s only gallery exhibition of his drawings during his lifetime, focusing on his approach to making portraits of his friends at the decrepit pavilion in the Paris suburbs where he spent the final year of his life. “Ten years that language is gone” (1947) examines the drawings Artaud made in his notebooks—his main creative medium at the end of his life—and their capacity to electrify his creativity when language failed him. “50 Drawings to assassinate magic” (1948), the residue of an abandoned book of Artaud’s drawings, approaches the act of drawing as part of the weaponry deployed by Artaud at the very end of his life to combat malevolent assaults and attempted acts of assassination. Together, these three extraordinary texts—pitched between writing and image—project Artaud’s ferocious engagement with the act of drawing. Autorid: Antonin Artaud, Stephen Barber, Clayton Eshleman, Richard Hawkins

From the author of Shark Lady comes the true story of Florence Merriam Bailey, the groundbreaking scientist who inspired a nation to take up bird-watching and worked tirelessly to protect our feathered friends. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations. From the author of Shark Lady comes the true story of Florence Merriam Bailey, the groundbreaking scientist who inspired a nation to take up bird-watching and worked tirelessly to protect our feathered friends.Before Florence, there was no such thing as "bird-watching". Bright plumes on lady's hats were all the rage, but no one was climbing trees or wading through marsh-grass to spot the birds they came from. Even scientists studied birds in labs instead of outside in their natural habitat.But Florence changed all that. A bird-lover since childhood, she wanted to show the world what made these creatures special. She wanted everyone to care as much as she did, and so she taught classes, printed pamphlets, and eventually began leading bird walks so people could see it with their own eyes. Over time, they did see! With hard work and perseverence, Florence changed the way we look at birds, inspiring millions to follow in her footsteps on bird walks of their own.With gorgeous illustrations by award-winning artist Devon Holzwarth (Listen), Florence's story takes flight in soaring spreads that capture her inquisitive spirit and passionate advocacy for our feathered friends, a legacy that lives on to this day. Autorid: Jess Keating, Devon Holzwarth

Since 1980, China has undergone an extraordinary economic transformation, rising from a relatively minor geopolitical player to a global economic superpower. However, in recent years, this meteoric growth has slowed, and the nation now faces a range of complex and pressing challenges. This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Chinas remarkable ascent, exploring the pivotal reforms that fueled its rise and their far-reaching implications for both China and the West. While reflecting on this transformative journey, the primary focus is on the critical issues China faces today, including its slowing economic growth and escalating geopolitical tensions, particularly with the United States. Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, China is responding to these challenges through a series of ambitious economic and political strategies. The book examines these approaches, offering insights into their potential effectiveness and limitations. Looking ahead, it explores possible political and economic scenarios for China in the coming years, shedding light on their implications for Western businesses and Chinas own trajectory. This insightful and accessible work is essential reading for anyone seeking to understand Chinas economic policies, challenges, and its role in shaping the global economy. Key Topics Covered: Chinas journey to becoming a global economic powerhouse Xi Jinpings economic policy strategies The critical economic and geopolitical challenges facing China Possible future scenarios and their implications for China and the world Autorid: Helmut Wagner

This title is endorsed for the Cambridge Pathway to support the syllabuses for examination from 2027. Explore Economics as a real-world subject through case studies from around the world. The new edition of our Student's Book provides in-depth coverage of the revised Cambridge IGCSE, IGCSE (9-1) and O Level Economics syllabuses (0455/0987/2281). Revised and updated for the latest syllabuses, this new edition provides accessible content for all learners, with updated practice questions, EAL-friendly content and an improved structure. - Trust an experienced author team to navigate the syllabus confidently with clear signposting and individual chapters on each topic, along with clearly defined learning objectives throughout. - Deepen understanding by applying knowledge to up-to-date real-life global case studies. - Develop application and evaluation skills and prepare for assessment with study tips and updated practice questions. - Extend learning beyond the classroom by reflecting on skills learned and applying them to local and global environments. - Check understanding with engaging activities that thoroughly integrate deep learning skills. - Build and reinforce the understanding of all learners with a clear layout, accessible language and EAL-friendly definitions of key terms. - Consolidate learning with revision checklists and updated practice questions. Answers to all the practice questions and activities are FREE to download from: www.hachettelearning.com/answers-and-extras Autorid: Paul Hoang, Margaret Ducie

Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Seventh Edition, by Paul E. Levy, Alison O’Malley, and Brodie Riordan, is the trusted introduction to the field of I/O that blends a personable writing style with a concise, up-to-date view of the research. Autorid: Paul Levy, O'Malley Alison, Riordan Brodie

Interiors in the Age of Enlightenment provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary overview of the cultural history of interior design and interior spaces from 1700 to 1850.Considering the interior as material, social and cultural artefact, this volume moves beyond conventional descriptive accounts of changing styles and interior design fashions, to explore in depth the effect on the interior of the materials, processes, aesthetic philosophies and cultural attitudes of the age.From the Palace of Versailles to Virginia coffeehouses, and from Chinoiserie bathhouses to the trading exchanges of the West Indies, the chapters in this book examine a wide range of themes including technological advancements, public spaces, gender and sexuality, and global movements in interior designs and decorations. Drawing together contributions from leading scholars, this volume provides the most authoritative and comprehensive survey of the history of interiors and interior architecture in the long eighteenth century. Exploring the culture of interior design and architecture in the Age of the Enlightenment Autorid: Stacey Sloboda

Redefining Information Security shows security and technology leaders how to build a security-driven culture that not only safeguards but actively propels businesses forward, enabling innovation and growth in the face of an evolving digital business and threat landscape.This book pioneers a transformative approach that shields organizations from risks but also actively leverages them to drive competitive advantages. Redefining Information Security addresses the technical aspects of cybersecurity in addition to the organizational culture, leadership, communication, education and human factors that make up the integral components of a successful security strategy. It offers a strong emphasis on practical implementation, providing actionable guidance and tools to apply proactive security strategies.Redefining Information Security offers insights on integrating security into technology roadmaps and leveraging it as a growth catalyst. It introduces innovative risk management strategies, allowing organizations to navigate uncertainties while maintaining a robust security posture. This guide presents a wealth of real-word examples that provide insights into how organizations at the forefront of security innovation integrate and embed security within their strategic vision and explores how security can evolve to meet the challenges of tomorrow's digital landscape. Create and transform an organizational security culture from a traditional, reactive cybersecurity mindset to a proactive security approach that not only safeguards but actively fosters innovation within an organization. Autorid: Brian Wagner

This beautifully written book will show seekers of the magical arts how to reclaim the old traditions of our pagan ancestors, which, as this book will show, were heavily rooted in shamanism. Kenneth Johnson takes the reader on a journey far into the past where these shamanistic practices of medieval and Renaissance European people can be explored while simultaneously teaching the working witch how to incorporate these older traditions into their own magical practice. Included in this book are explorations of the mystical otherworld, instructions on how to discover one’s Tree of Power, methods of entering the World Mountain to gain wisdom, an in-depth overview of folkloric initiatory practices, the folklore of the Wild Hunt, and much more. Autorid: Kenneth Johnson, Robin Artisson, Nicholaj de Mattos Frisvold

The Fresh Start Readers support the Read Write Inc. Fresh Start programme and are designed for independent reading in class or at home, after students have finished the Modules. The books are aligned to the phonic progression of the Modules to ensure students are confident in reading them independently and that they experience success. This Reader contains two texts which align with the phonic focus of Module 9 and Module 10. In Star of the Show, Oona persuades Carl to take part in a school talent show. Football Flops looks at funny flops and shocks in the history of football. Each book contains two high-interest fiction or non-fiction texts on topics that will appeal to older readers. There is a variety of genres across the series, including stories, graphic texts, narrative non-fiction and quizzes - so there's something for everyone. The books have a grown-up look and feel that resembles the books their peers are reading. They contain appealing, age-appropriate black and white or two-colour illustrations, and full-colour photos. Crucially, they feel manageable for struggling readers, avoiding large blocks of text and including short chapters and feature words. Independent reading is supported by a page before each text containing the Green Words, Red Words and Challenge Words they will come across in the text. Autorid: Ruth Miskin, Adrian Bradbury, Jan Burchett, Sara Vogler, Claudia Petrazzi, Rory Walker