When Maria, the fourth child of a widow, is adopted by the old and childless Bonaria Urrai, her life is instantly transformed - she finally has the love and affection she craves. But her new 'soul mother' is keeping something hidden from her, a secret life that is intimately bound-up with Sardinia's ancient traditions and customs.
The Singularity. It is the era of the posthuman. Artificial intelligences have surpassed the limits of human intellect. Biotechnological beings have rendered people all but extinct. Molecular nanotechnology runs rampant, replicating and reprogramming at will. Contact with extraterrestrial life grows more imminent with each new day.§§Struggling to survive and thrive in this accelerated world are three generations of the Macx clan: Manfred, an entrepreneur dealing in intelligence amplification technology whose mind is divided between his physical environment and the Internet; his daughter, Amber, on the run from her domineering mother, seeking her fortune in the outer system as an indentured astronaut; and Sirhan, Amber's son, who finds his destiny linked to the fate of all of humanity.§§For something is systematically dismantling the nine planets of the solar system. Something beyond human comprehension. Something that has no use for biological life in any form...§
Winner of the Shingo Publication AwardAccelerate your organization to win in the marketplace.How can we apply technology to drive business value? For years, we've been told that the performance of software delivery teams doesn't matter―that it can't provide a competitive advantage to our companies. Through four years of groundbreaking research to include data collected from the State of DevOps reports conducted with Puppet, Dr. Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, and Gene Kim set out to find a way to measure software delivery performance―and what drives it―using rigorous statistical methods. This book presents both the findings and the science behind that research, making the information accessible for readers to apply in their own organizations.Readers will discover how to measure the performance of their teams, and what capabilities they should invest in to drive higher performance. This book is ideal for management at every level.
GTIN: 9781616774202Techniques of music / music tutorials / teaching of music
Designed for the teenager or transfer student, Technique & Artistry Book 1 from the Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner series combines Technique Secrets from both the Primer and Level 1 with new
GTIN: 9781616779511Techniques of music / music tutorials / teaching of music
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Contents include: Almost Like a Dream; America; American Fiddle Tune; Beach Party; Beethoven's Fifth Symphony Theme; Blues Train; The Boogie Machine; Brahms' Lullaby; Can-Can; Cathedral Chimes; Chord Jumps; Classical Dance; Cross
GTIN: 9781616779504Techniques of music / music tutorials / teaching of music
(Faber Piano Adventures ). Correlated with the 12 units of the Lesson Book, this International edition provides valuable reinforcement of theory, concepts through writing, sightreding, and ear training activities.
GTIN: 9781616776596Techniques of music / music tutorials / teaching of music
(Faber Piano Adventures ). This highly effective sightreading course is developed specifically for the needs of the older beginner. There are five variations of each piece from the Accelerated Lesson Book 1, one for each day between lessons. Learning activ
GTIN: 9781616772093Techniques of music / music tutorials / teaching of music
Promotes enthusiasm for sightreading through unique "Sightreading Stocking Stuffers." Contents include: Angels We Have Heard on High * Deck the Halls * Good King Wenceslas * Jingle Bells * Joy to the World * O Come, All Ye Faithful * Silent Night * We Three Kings of Orient Are * We Wish You a Merry Christmas (4-hand student-student piano duet). Optional teacher accompaniments included.
Excellence isn't an accident. It's engineered. The blueprint trusted by world champions, Tier One Special Forces, and $60B+ Hedge Funds. Forged from two decades immersed in the world's most unforgiving arenas, Accelerating Excellence reveals the principles measured in profit, world titles, and mission success. This is not motivation. This is the operating system. No more guesswork. The system's in the book. Distilled. Codified. Released.
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 48, Publishers: Alfred Music Publishing, Author: John O'Reilly,Mark Williams, ISBN-13: 9780739004616, Date of issue: 1998
(Willis). The Accent on Gillock series includes all of William Gillock's best-loved piano solos. Volume 2 includes mid to later elementary pieces, all written in the remarkable Gillock style: * The Glass Slipper * Clowns * French Doll * Moonlight * German
All eight volumes of the Accent on Gillock series in one collection! This newly-edited edition features all 51 Gillock beloved pieces in progressive order and are freshly engraved (2021).A must-have for every piano studio.
(Willis). The Accent on Gillock series includes all of William Gillock's best-loved piano solos. Volume 6 includes selected mid-intermediate favorites, all written in the remarkable Gillock style: * Adagio Esotico * Bagdad * By a Sylvan Lake * Woodland Leg
(Willis). The Accent on Gillock series includes all of William Gillock's best-loved piano solos. Volume 1 includes early to mid-elementary pieces, all written in the remarkable Gillock style: * Fog at Sea * Prowling Pussy Cat * Autumn Is Here * Happy Holid
(Willis). The Accent on Gillock series includes all of William Gillock's best-loved piano solos. Volume 7 includes more selected mid-intermediate favorites, all written in the remarkable Gillock style: * Ariel (A Forest Sprite) * Blue Mood * In Old Vienna
GTIN: 9781476874531Techniques of music / music tutorials / teaching of music
(Willis). Seven short pieces encompassing the different rhythmic styles of the four main classical periods. Includes a harpsichord sonata from the baroque era, a sonatina in the classical style, a romantic prelude, and a Spanish-inspired gypsy dance--each
(Willis). This popular 3-book series features original Gillock piano solos that progress from elementary to early intermediate level. The second book includes 12 fantastic pieces, including * Argentina * Gavotte * Gypsy Camp * Little Flower Girl of Paris *
(Willis). This popular 3-book series features original Gillock piano solos that progress from elementary to early intermediate level. All the pieces in the first book include memorable lyrics to help the beginner in retention. 14 pieces, including * Circus
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 24, Publishers: WILLIS MUSIC CO, Author: William Gillock, ISBN-13: 9781495022777, Date of issue: 2015
George Lawrence Stone's Accents and Rebounds, the follow-up to the classic Stick Control, builds on the basics with accent routines and more advanced rhythms to improve the players finesse and control. This book includes sections on accented eighths, dotted notes, and triplets, as well as rebound control and more. If you are a fan of Stick Control, then this method supplies the perfect next step for your practice routine. This updated edition adds Joe Morellos legendary arrow notation to help students incorporate the motions of the Moeller technique.
Jon Hill and Joe Oliver introduce the Acceptance and Commitment Coaching (ACC) model with clarity and accessibility, defining it as an approach that incorporates mindfulness and acceptance, focusing on committed, values-based actions to help coa
Since the original publication of this seminal work, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) has come into its own as a widely practiced approach to helping people change. This book provides the definitive statement of ACT--from conceptual and empirical
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder
GTIN: 9781684031771Clinical psychology
Motivate your BPD clients with values-based treatment This 16-week ACT protocol will help you get started today.As you know, clients with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and emotion dysregulation often struggle with negative beliefs
Harness ACT to live a healthier lifeDo you want to change your relationship with painful thoughts and feelings that are holding you back from making changes to improve your life? In Acceptance and Commitment Therapy For Dummies, you'll discover how to identify negative and unhealthy modes of thinking and apply Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles throughout your day-to-day life, creating a healthier, richer and more meaningful existence with yourself and others.Closely connected to Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), ACT is an evidence-based, NICE-approved therapy that uses acceptance and mindfulness strategies mixed in with commitment and behaviour-changing strategies to help people increase their psychological flexibility in both their personal and professional lives. With the help of this straightforward and authoritative guide, you'll find out how to target unpleasant feelings and not act upon them--without sending yourself spiraling down the rabbit hole. The objective is not happiness; rather, it is to be present with what life brings you and to move toward valued behaviour.* Shows you how to banish unhelpful thoughts* Guides you to making room for painful feelings* Teaches you how to engage fully with your here-and-now experience* Helps you cope with anxiety, depression, stress, OCD and psychosisWhether you're looking to practice self care at home or are thinking about seeing an ACT therapist, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy For Dummies makes it easier to live a healthier and more productive life in spite of--and alongside--unpleasantness.
Los complementos favoritos para todos los días El macramé es una técnica que crea piezas decorativas anudando cordones. El micro macramé se utiliza para hacer bisutería y otros accesorios ornamentales. Para realizar micro macramé con distintas combinaciones y colores, existen muchos tipos de cordones finos encerados, y así lograr resultados muy llamativos. El libro contiene 83 proyectos explicados paso a paso con sus diagramas en color, cada uno de ellos muy fácil de realizar debido a la precisión de sus instrucciones detalladas con fotografías. El resultado son complementos muy bonitos y creativos, perfectos para llevarlos todos los días. Los proyectos son piezas de bisutería que destacan por la originalidad de sus formas, a partir de diseños muy actuales: pulseras, tobilleras, pendientes, anillos, collares y llaveros. Se decoran con cuentas y abalorios.
Los proyectos más actuales de Yoko SaitoLa reconocida quilter japonesa Yoko Saito ofrece en este libro una variada selección de bolsos y otros accesorios de patchwork, que destacan por su versatilidad y utilidad, al poder ser disfrutados todos los días. Con diseños muy creativos en todos sus detalles, aportan nuevas ideas en los motivos bordados, las aplicaciones, los tipos de cierre y las diferentes formas de asas. Se trata de un libro que sin duda fascinará a todas las quilters.Presenta proyectos variados y originales que reflejan el estilo de la autora, que cuenta con más de 35 años de experiencia. La mayoría de ellos son sencillos de realizar y resultan muy prácticos. Desde bolsos, neceseres o estuches, hasta fundas de gafas o mini quilts, para llenar de color y belleza cada día. Incluye la descripción de todos los materiales y las técnicas básicas para realizar cada uno de los 30 proyectos, explicados con instrucciones paso a paso fáciles de seguir y patrones a tamaño natural.
Easy steps to practical databasesPeople who really know how to build, populate, and simplify databases are few and far between. Access 2019 For Dummies is here to help you join the ranks of office heroes who possess these precious skills.This book offers clear and simple advice on how to build and operate databases as well as create simple forms, import data from outside sources, query databases for information, and share knowledge in reports. In short, it's the book that holds all the secrets behind the mysteries of Access!Build effective databases from the ground upSimplify your data entry with forms and tablesWrite queries that produce answers to your data questionsSimplify input with formsThere's no time like the present to get your hands on the insight that database beginners need to become Access gurus.
GTIN: 9781501524141Computing & Information Technology
Transform your Access databases from simple data repositories to powerful, automated applications with Access 2024 / Microsoft 365 Programming by Example. This isn't just another reference manual; it's a practical, step-by-step tutorial designed to guide you through the essentials of Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) within the Access environment. Built for those who already understand basic Access database design and operations, this book dives straight into practical examples and hands-on exercises. Each chapter builds upon the previous, gradually introducing you to more complex concepts and techniques. You'll learn how to automate tasks, enhance functionality, and create robust applications that streamline your workflow. Each chapter includes integrated ChatGPT sections, providing on-the-spot explanations, code examples, and answers to frequently asked questions. This AI-powered assistance transforms your learning experience, making complex concepts more accessible and helping you overcome challenges with ease. This book is perfect for Access users who are ready to take their skills to the next level. Whether you're a beginner looking to start programming or an experienced user aiming to refine your abilities, this tutorial provides a structured and approachable learning path. This book assumes you have a working knowledge of Microsoft Access, including database design, query creation, and form development with subforms and controls. Empower your Access skills today and build the applications you've always envisioned!
GTIN: 9781509942527Military & defence law & civilian service law
This book examines the legislative patchwork surrounding access to the European Commission's cartel case files.Recent legislative changes have increased the value of the files and have also highlighted the inherent tension between a number of competing interests affecting their accessibility. The Commission is undoubtedly caught between a rock and a hard place, charged with the task to ensure due process, transparency and effectiveness while at the same time promoting both public and private enforcement of the EU competition rules. The author considers how best to ensure a proper balance between the legitimate, but often diverging interests of parties, third parties and national competition authorities in these cases. The book provides a unique and comprehensive presentation of the EU legislation and case law surrounding access to the Commission's cartel case files. The author examines the question of accessibility from three different perspectives: that of the parties under investigation, cartel victims, and national competition authorities. The author also considers the EU leniency system and whether any legislative changes could make the attractiveness of the system less dependent on the possibilities of cartel victims to access the evidence contained in the Commission's case files.
Mit dem Workbook gezielt üben und vertiefen!Die Trainingseinheiten sind optimal auf die Unterrichtsinhalte und Stundentafel des G9 in Baden-Württemberg abgestimmt. Mit ihrer Hilfe erarbeiten und vertiefen die Schülerinnen und Schüler ihre zuvor erarbeiteten Kenntnisse und Skills. Ein abwechslungsreiches Set an Übungen garantiert individuellen Lernerfolg. Haltepunkte zur Selbsteinschätzung gibt es sowohl bei den Übungen als auch nach jeder Unit im Checkpoint und anschließendem Skills-Training.Vielseitiges Übungsmaterial zu allen LernbereichenÜbungen zu Aussprache und Rechtschreibung (Pronunciation practice, Spelling practice)Wordbanks zum HeraustrennenHybrides Arbeitsheft mit optionalen digitalen InhaltenNeu: Beim hybriden Konzept von Access wird das gedruckte Workbook durch optionale digitale Angebote ergänzt, auf die Schülerinnen und Schüler via Cornelsen Lernen App ganz einfach kostenlos zugreifen können. Sie haben dann alle Audios und Videos sowie Zugriff zu Hilfen zum Verstehen und Durchführen von Aufgaben (Digital help). Wir empfehlen die Nutzung aller digitalen Angebote auf unserer Lehr- und Lernplattform lernen.cornelsen.de
GTIN: 9780922729364Spirituality & religious experience
This book explores the inner dimensions of the Higher Self, the spiritual presence that abides within each of us. It describes how to connect with the Higher Self, how to access its unlimited energy, and how to protect and sustain this contact throughout the day. Includes prayers, meditations, visualisations and engaging stories of miracles that people have experienced by applying these principles.
Develop knowledge and analytical skills with engaging comprehensive coverage of the International History 1870-1945 Option from the Cambridge AS History syllabus for first examination from 2021.
Develop knowledge and analytical skills with engaging comprehensive coverage of the Modern Europe 1750-1921 Option from the Cambridge AS History syllabus for first examination from 2021.
Develop knowledge and analytical skills with engaging comprehensive coverage of the History of the USA 1840-1941 Option from the Cambridge AS Level History syllabus for first examination from 2021.
A new edition for Paper 2, World History Topic 11: Causes and effects of 20th century wars The renowned IB Diploma History series, combining compelling narratives with academic rigor. An authoritative and engaging narrative, with the widest variety of sources at this level, helping students to develop their knowledge and analytical skills. This second edition of Access to History for the IB Diploma: Causes, practices and effects of wars provides: - Reliable, clear and in-depth narrative from topic experts - Analysis of the historiography surrounding key debates - Dedicated exam practice with model answers and practice questions - TOK support and Historical Investigation questions to help with all aspects of the Diploma
Give your students the best chance of success with this tried and tested series' combination of in-depth analysis, engaging narrative and accessibility. Access to History is the most popular, trusted and wide-ranging series for A Level History students. Britain 1900-57 Second Edition supports the content and assessment requirements of the 2015 A Level History specifications. - Contains authoritative and engaging content. - Includes thought-provoking key debates that examine the opposing views and approaches of historians. - Provides exam-style questions and guidance for each relevant specification to help students understand how to apply what they have learnt. This book is suitable for a variety of courses including: AQA: Wars and Welfare: Britain in Transition, 1906-1957 OCR: Britain, 1900-1951WJEC: The Inter-War Years: Wales and England, c.1919 - 1939
GTIN: 9781510459199Designed / suitable for A & AS Level (England & Wales)
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 248, Publishers: Hodder Education, Author: Alan Farmer, ISBN-13: 9781510459199, Date of issue: 2020
This is the first systematic treatment of esotericism to appear in English. Here is also a historical survey, beginning with the Alexandrean Period, of the various esoteric currents such as Christian Kabbalah, Theosophy, Alchemy, Rosicrucianism, and Hermet
The 508 handbook is written for the developer or designer who wants to make accessible websites, but doesn't know where to begin. The reader will not only be introduced to the various audiences covered under 508 and their limitations and assistive technologies, but be given practical advice on how to make a website for them, while not compromising the overall design. Practical examples are provided, as well as heuristics to guide them during the development of completely new technologies.
A history of design that is often overlooked--until we need it Have you ever hit the big blue button to activate automatic doors? Have you ever used an ergonomic kitchen tool? Have you ever used curb cuts to roll a stroller across an intersec
Imagine a world where everyone can experience the full potential of digital spaces, regardless of their abilities or disabilities. This comprehensive guide serves as your roadmap to creating more inclusive and accessible user experiences that cater to a diverse audience. By embracing the principles of accessible UX design, you'll not only be making a positive impact on the lives of countless users, but also broadening the reach and appeal of your digital projects.Covering a wide range of topics, this guide delves into the importance of accessibility and provides practical, actionable advice to ensure your designs are both usable and enjoyable for all. You'll learn about keyboard accessibility, focus management, accessible menus and navigation patterns, designing accessible forms and controls, image and media accessibility, and much more. The guide also covers essential topics like mobile accessibility, touch and gesture accessibility, as well as automated and manual testing techniques.But this guide doesn't stop there. It also equips you with the knowledge and resources to stay informed about accessibility laws and regulations, so you can ensure your designs are legally compliant. Additionally, you'll discover best practices for documentation, reporting, and collaboration between designers, developers, and content creators.Throughout the chapters, the friendly and conversational tone will make you feel like you're learning from a trusted friend who's guiding you every step of the way. Packed with practical examples, useful tips, and real-life case studies, this guide will become your go-to resource for all things related to accessible UX design.Embrace the journey of becoming an advocate for accessibility in UX design, and take the first step towards creating more inclusive digital spaces. With this comprehensive guide, you'll be well-equipped to make a lasting impact on the lives of your users and contribute to a more accessible digital world.