Recent scientific breakthroughs--demonstrating that mind body strategies can actually "switch off" or "switch on" gene activity associated with health and disease--have triggered a mind body revolution in the medical world. In the 1970s, Dr. Her
Sporadic news reports indicate chaos and violence spreading through U.S. cities. An unknown evil is sweeping the planet, and the dead are rising to claim their right as the new dominant species in the food chain.
"Relying on a rich cache of previously classified notes, transcripts, cables, policy briefs, and memoranda, Andrew Cooper explains how oil drove, even corrupted, American foreign policy during a time when Cold War imperatives still applied,"* and tells
A practical and empowering guide to public speaking and becoming a more effective, persuasive communicator in all areas of life. The world is full of brilliant people whose ideas are never heard. This book is designed to make sure that you're
Bringing together an unparalleled collection of interviews with the Booker Prize-winning author of "The Remains of the Day", this superb volume addresses Ishiguro's entire career and provides the most vivid portrait yet of the contexts and influences behind novels that have been garnering awards for a quarter of a century.The interviews focus mainly on the author's six novels, but also discuss his short fiction, screenplays, and the numerous film adaptations of his novels, as well as the writer's evolving understanding of himself, his Japanese heritage, and his use of English and Japanese history.Thoughtful, insightful, and often witty, "Conversations with Kazuo Ishiguro" is a must-read volume for anyone with an interest in this enigmatic author.It is a superb collection on interviews with the award-winning author of "The Remains of the Day" and "An Artist of the Floating World".
FOLGER Shakespeare Library: the world's leading center for Shakespeare studies. Each edition includes: - Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play- Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play- Scene-by-scene plot summaries- A key to famous lines and phrases- An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language- An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play- Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare
What is the relationship between the Creator and His subcreators? Brian Brown and Jane Scharl of the Anselm Society gathered world-class thinkers to answer questions like: What does it mean to be created in the image of God? How can I use my talents to the glory of God? and Why do humans create at all? Autorid: Jane Clark Scharf, Brian Brown, Anthony Esolen
Are you an effective mentor to your colleagues? Is mentoring in your school or college implemented, evaluated and embedded in a professional and sustainable way? Are you maximising the many benefits of good mentoring? This book is for you if you are a busy classroom teacher or school leader. It provides practical advice and helpful strategies in accessible bite-sized chunks that are brief and to the point. The ideas are illustrated with clear examples, showing how you can put your new-found skills and knowledge into practice day by day. Designed to be read over a week, the book is divided into seven concise chapters to help you become a more skilful and confident mentor.
Its time for another adventure with Mrs Oti and her dance class! Join them as they prepare for a very special winter-themed show, and learn The Penguin Waltz in ten easy steps. As snowflakes begin to fall, the children soon find their feet on the slippery snow with a little help from their favourite teacher, Mrs Oti. The class learn about animals that live in the snow and have lots of fun playing together too. But what should the class do when playtime gets a little too chilly? The penguin huddle - of course! Written by dancing superstar, Oti Mabuse, this heartwarming picture book will dance into the hands of families who have loved watching Oti on-screen. Autorid: Oti Mabuse, Samara Hardy
"A comprehensive guide to the ancient beliefs and spiritual power of subterranean spaces"-- A comprehensive guide to the ancient beliefs and spiritual power of subterranean spaces &; Examines in depth the myths, symbology, deities, and beliefs connected to the underworld from many different cultures and mystery traditions &; Investigates the role of the underworld in initiatory rites and mystical practices, such as the Orphic Mysteries, the chambers of reflections in Freemasonry, the cult of the Black Madonna, and the cult of Isis &; Discusses the telluric currents that run through ley lines, the significance of underground waterways, Hollow Earth theory, and the denizens of the subterranean realms, such as dragons, gnomes, and dwarfs Ancient cultures around the world understood the spiritual powers of the underworld. For millennia, natural caves and caverns were turned into sacred underground temples and, from holy mountains and cliffs, churches were beautifully carved into solid rock. Offering a guide to the spiritual energies that flourish beneath the surface of the Earth, Jean-Pierre Bayard explores the esoteric mysteries of the underworld, including the symbolic significance of caves, caverns, and underground temples. He examines in depth the myths, symbology, deities, and beliefs connected to the underworld from many different cultures and mystery traditions, from ancient Egypt to Scandinavia and Europe to the Middle East and India. He investigates the role of the underworld in initiatory rites, such as the Orphic Mysteries and Christ&;s descent into hell, revealing that at the heart of these teachings is the transformative power of a hero&;s descent into and return from the underworld. The author connects the esoteric attributes of the world below with the cult of the Black Madonna and the earlier cult of Isis. He discusses the telluric currents that run through ley lines, the significance of underground waterways, the esoteric properties of gems and stones, and the &;mineral blood&; of the alchemists. He also looks at Hollow Earth theory and the denizens of the subterranean realms, such as dragons, gnomes, and dwarfs. Explaining how the Earth is the womb of the world, Bayard shows how initiatic descent into the sacred subterranean realms reflects the descent of spirit into matter and its slow crystallization. By entering the body of the Earth Mother we are transformed, initiated into primordial wisdom and reborn as spiritual beings. Autorid: Jean-Pierre Bayard
Fully updated to reflect the current world of marketing, this book includes all the vital information you need to excel as a marketing manager in a global landscape where consumer behaviour is increasingly unpredictable. Fully updated for today's rapidly evolving landscape, this comprehensive guide equips marketing professionals with essential strategies to navigate unpredictable consumer behaviour and fierce online competition.This book delivers practical frameworks for capturing audience attention and building customer loyalty in the digital age. Readers will gain actionable insights into competitive analysis, digital marketing tactics, AI applications, and data analytics, while developing a deep understanding of global marketing principles, consumer behaviour models, and ethical considerations. The integration of cutting-edge technologies with traditional marketing fundamentals provides a complete toolkit for marketing success in an increasingly complex environment. Global case studies featuring Toyota, Audible, Pfizer, Coca-Cola, and TikTok bring concepts to life, while chapter objectives, summaries, and discussion questions enhance learning and facilitate classroom engagement.Ideal for undergraduate and graduate marketing students, as well as early-career practitioners seeking to develop foundational knowledge or experienced professionals updating their skills. The accessible approach makes it suitable for both academic courses in marketing fundamentals and digital strategy, and for self-directed professional development in global marketing contexts. Autorid: Karl Moore, Niketh Pareek, Marie Parent, Misako Furuya
Speak tourism and travel English fluently like a native speaker!What would it mean for your career to be able to speak and write freely in English when working in the tourism industry or travelling? How about understanding more of what you hear or read? The idioms, phrases, words, and expressions in English for Tourism Vocabulary Builder are designed to improve your tourism English quickly and easily.Pick up a copy of the book today if you want to...Learn some new English idioms and phrasesHave a variety of authentic dialogues at your fingertipsImprove your American EnglishSpeak English fluently and confidentlyHave some fun while learning EnglishJackie Bolen has 20 years of experience teaching ESL/EFL to students in South Korea and Canada. She has written dialogues filled with helpful idioms and phrases in American English, plus each dialogue has a practice exercise.Pick up your copy of the book today. English for Tourism Vocabulary Builder: Dialogues and Practice for Airports, Hotels, Food & Beverage, Transportation, & Sightseeing by Jackie Bolen will help you stay motivated while consistently improving your English skills.
The remarkable story of the trailblazers and the ordinary Americans on the front lines of the epic mission to reach the moon. President John F. Kennedy astonished the world on May 25, 1961, when he announced to Congress that the United States should land a man on the Moon by 1970. No group was more surprised than the scientists and engineers at NASA, who suddenly had less than a decade to invent space travel. When Kennedy announced that goal, no one knew how to navigate to the Moon. No one knew how to build a rocket big enough to reach the Moon, or how to build a computer small enough (and powerful enough) to fly a spaceship there. No one knew what the surface of the Moon was like, or what astronauts could eat as they flew there. On the day of Kennedy's historic speech, America had a total of fifteen minutes of spaceflight experience - with just five of those minutes outside the atmosphere. Russian dogs had more time in space than U.S. astronauts. Over the next decade, more than 400,000 scientists, engineers, and factory workers would send 24 astronauts to the Moon. Each hour of space flight would require one million hours of work back on Earth to get America to the Moon on July 20, 1969. Fifty years later, One Giant Leap is the sweeping, definitive behind-the-scenes account of the furious race to complete one of mankind's greatest achievements. It's a story filled with surprises - from the item the astronauts almost forgot to take with them (the American flag), to the extraordinary impact Apollo would have back on Earth, and on the way we live today. Charles Fishman introduces readers to the men and women who had to solve 10,000 problems before astronauts could reach the Moon. From the research labs of MIT, where the eccentric and legendary pioneer Charles Draper created the tools to fly the Apollo spaceships, to the factories where dozens of women sewed spacesuits, parachutes, and even computer hardware by hand, Fishman captures the exceptional feats of these ordinary Americans. One Giant Leap is the captivating story of men and women charged with changing the world as we knew it - their leaders, their triumphs, their near disasters, all of which led to arguably the greatest success story, and the greatest adventure story, of the twentieth centur
Micro and nano devices are an integral part of modern technology. To address the requirements of the state-of-the-art technology, topics are selected from both chip-based and flexible electronics. A wide range of carbon materials including graphene, carbon nanotube, glass-like carbon, porous carbon, carbon black, graphite, carbon nanofiber, laser-patterned carbon and heteroatom containing carbon are covered. This goal is to elucidate fundamental carbon material science along with compatible micro- and nanofabrication techniques. Real-life example of sensors, energy storage and generation devices, MEMS, NEMS and implantable bioelectronics enable visualization of the outcome of described processes. Students will also benefit from the attractive aspects of carbon science explained in simple terms. Hybridization, allotrope classification and microstructural models are presented with a whole new outlook. Discussions on less-studied, hypothetical and undiscovered carbon forms render the contents futuristic and highly appealing.
Pupil Book Study: Writing is an evidence-led framework for supporting schools in evaluating the impact of their Writing curriculum. Building on the global success of the original Pupil Book Study frameworks, this publication will explore the complex nuances of how to get children writing effectively. Writing is widely acknowledged as one of the most cognitively demanding aspects of the curriculum and leaders have sought for many years to balance the competing demands the subject. Pupil Book Study: Writing guides teachers and leaders to examine each facet of the writing process through a research-informed lens to help them understand how well their provision is serving their children. This approach allows us valuable insights into the lived experience of our curricula models, shining a light on how well learning endures. If you are looking for a more meaningful approach to monitoring and evaluation that puts children at the centre of the process, Pupil Book Study: Writing is for you. Autorid: Lauren Meadows, Alex Bedford
