Survival Kit for High School Students - by Ronnie Phillips (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 78Genre: EducationSub-Genre: CounselingFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Outskirts PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Ronnie PhillipsLanguage: English Book Synopsis This manual was designed to provide high school students with a survival kit that includes proven strategies for success during the high school years. The manual includes information on successful habits for ninth graders; a four-year plan of work; how to develop goals; specific guidelines on how to have a successful freshman, sophomore, junior and senior year; how to improve ACT test scores; why college is a good idea; and other information. These chapters will provide high school students with a clear direction for their high school years and a plan that will help them to maneuver through their high school years successfully. The manual was written as if addressing students directly, but parents can also benefit from reading it. Understanding its advice can help parents keep their high school student on track. All grade levels from 8-12 can benefit from this manual.
TExES History 7-12 Study Guide (233) - by Cirrus (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 252Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Teacher Training & CertificationFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Cirrus Test PrepAge Range: AdultAuthor: CirrusLanguage: English Book Synopsis Updated for your 2021 certification, Cirrus Test Prep's unofficial TExES History 7-12 Study Guide (233): Comprehensive Review with Practice Test Questions for the TExES 233 Exam was made for educators, by educators! Because we understand your life is busy, we created a study guide that isn't like other books out there. With TExES History 7-12 Study Guide (233), you get a quick but full review of everything on your exam. FREE online resources are also included with your study guide! Imagine having FREE practice questions, online flash cards, study "cheat" sheets, and 35 test tips available anytime, anywhere on your cell phone or tablet. Cirrus Test Prep's resources will give you the push you need to pass your test the first time.ETS was not involved in the creation or production of this product, is not in any way affiliated with Cirrus Test Prep, and does not sponsor or endorse this product.Cirrus Test Prep's TExES History 7-12 Study Guide (233) includes a full REVIEW of: World HistoryUnited States HistoryTexas HistoryHistory...as well as 2 FULL practice tests. About Cirrus Test PrepDeveloped by experienced current and former educators, Cirrus Test Prep's study materials help future educators gain the skills and knowledge needed to successfully pass their state-level teacher certification exams and enter the classroom. Each Cirrus Test Prep study guide includes: a detailed summary of the test's format, content, and scoring; an overview of the content knowledge required to pass the exam; worked-through sample questions with answers and explanations; full-length practice tests including answer explanations; and unique test-taking strategies with highlighted key concepts. Cirrus Test Prep's study materials ensure that new educators feel prepared on test day and beyond.
TABE 11 and 12 Consumable Student Math Workbook for Level E - (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 90Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Adult & Continuing EducationFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Coaching for Better LearningAge Range: AdultLanguage: English Book Synopsis This TABE 11 & 12 student math workbook (Consumable)This TABE 11 & 12 student math workbook (Consumable) is designed to successfully prepare adult learners for the TABE 11 & 12 Level E math test and vocational training admission tests.In other words, this workbook presents exercises that help adult education programs, Workforce programs, and their adult students meet the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) math expectations.The five chapters of this consumable workbook that present math practice exercises - and answer keys- addressing TABE 11 & 12 Level E and CCR standards and content are: 1) Numbers and Operations in Base Ten2) Measurement and Data3) Number and Operations - Fractions4) Operations and Algebraic Thinking5) Geometry. The practice exercises - and the answer keys-in each section of this workbook cover the exact math content-with no filler-that students need to master to get a high score on TABE 11 & 12 Level E math test and vocational training entrance tests. They mimic the TABE 11 & 12 Level E test in format and rigor.The practice exercises also encourage pair work, group work, and classroom discussions on math concepts. In fact, they invite adult-education math teachers to give learners space and time to experiment with math ideas and reflect on their learning.Each chapter is divided into 6 sections: Section I- General Math Questions and VocabularySection II- Real-Life Word ProblemsSection III- Computation ActivitiesSection IV- Mental Math ActivitiesSection V- Answer KeysSection VI- Reflection on Learning
Intelligenza Emotiva - by Sara Morelli (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 114Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Special EducationFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Sara MorelliAge Range: AdultBook theme: Behavioral, Emotional & Social DisabilitiesAuthor: Sara MorelliLanguage: Italian Book Synopsis ★ 55% OFF for Bookstores! Now at 25.95 instead of 35.95 ★Your Customers Will Never Stop Using This Awesome Book! Se vuoi che la tua vita sia emotivamente stabile, facile e di successo... Questo è il libro di cui hai bisogno! Hai presente quelle persone che riescono sempre a mantenere la calma e hanno a che fare con gli altri senza sforzo? Chi motiva sempre se stesso e gli altri? Chi padroneggia le proprie emozioni anche nelle situazioni più difficili?Quelle persone hanno un'intelligenza emotiva (o EQ) eccezionale. È la capacità di comprendere e influenzare le emozioni. Un'elevata intelligenza emotiva crea eccezionali opportunità di carriera e rende le relazioni personali più soddisfacenti. Aiuta a stabilire e a raggiungere i propri obiettivi.È il fondamento delle capacità di leadership. In breve, l'intelligenza emotiva è fondamentale e dovremmo tutti lavorare per migliorarla.Siamo onesti, sappiamo che la scarsa intelligenza emotiva causa molti problemi. Le persone con basso EQ hanno esplosioni emotive incontrollabili, reagiscono in modo eccessivo alle critiche, procrastinano e non hanno abbastanza fiducia in se stesse per affrontare situazioni difficili.Per fortuna il tuo EQ non è scolpito nella pietra.Questo libro ha lo scopo di migliorare la tua intelligenza emotiva, renderti un leader migliore, affinare le tue capacità di vendita, correggere le tue relazioni personali importanti e semplicemente renderti una persona molto, molto più felice. Ecco cosa imparerai: - Gli effetti sorprendenti di un EQ alto e basso- L'unico ostacolo che ti ha impedito di raggiungere i tuoi obiettivi - e come superarlo!- Il segreto ancora poco conosciuto per controllare le tue emozioni in qualsiasi situazione- 30 consigli utili per aumentare immediatamente il tuo EQ- E molto altro ancora! Anche se non hai mai trovato utili i libri di psicologia, questo ti farà cambiare idea. È pratico, facile da mettere in atto e molto realistico - non un elenco copiato e incollato di slogan motivazionali casuali, ma un metodo completo per potenziare la tua intelligenza emotiva. Sei pronto per vedere una versione migliore di te?Buy it NOW and let your customers get addicted to this Amazing Book!
Machine Learning Mathematics - by Samuel Hack (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 108Genre: MathematicsSub-Genre: CombinatoricsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Samuel HackAge Range: AdultAuthor: Samuel HackLanguage: English Book Synopsis TODAY ONLY 55% OFF for Bookstores!Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Are you an amateur software developer looking for a break in the world of machine learning? Then this is the book for you.Machine learning is the way of the future - and breaking into this highly lucrative and ever-evolving field is a great way for your career, or business, to prosper. Inside this guide, you'll find simple, easy-to-follow explanations of the fundamental concepts behind machine learning, from the mathematical and statistical concepts to the programming behind them.With a wide range of comprehensive advice including machine learning models, neural networks, statistics, and much more, this guide is a highly effective tool for mastering this incredible technology.Inside, you will: Learn the Fundamental Concepts of Machine Learning Algorithms, and Their Impact in Resolving Modern Day Business ProblemsUnderstand The Four Fundamental Types of Machine Learning AlgorithmMaster the Concept of "Statistical Learning", a Descriptive Statistics-Based Machine Learning AlgorithmDive into the Development and Application of Six of the Most Popular Supervised and Unsupervised Machine Learning Algorithms, With Details on Linear Regression, Logistic Regression And MoreLearn Everything You Need to Know about Neural Networks and Data PipelinesMaster the Concept of "General Setting of Learning", a Fundamental of Machine Learning DevelopmentOverview The Basics, Importance, and Applications of Data Science With Details on the "Team Data Science Process" LifecycleAnd a Free Bonus!Covering everything you need to know about machine learning, now you can master the mathematics and statistics behind this field and develop your very own neural networks! Whether you want to use machine learning to help your business, or you're a programmer looking to expand your skills, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of machine learning.Buy Now to Discover How You Can Master Machine Learning Today!
Covariant Loop Quantum Gravity - by Carlo Rovelli & Francesca Vidotto (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 266Genre: ScienceSub-Genre: PhysicsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: Quantum TheoryAuthor: Carlo Rovelli & Francesca VidottoLanguage: English About the Book A comprehensible introduction to the most fascinating research in theoretical physics: advanced quantum gravity. Ideal for researchers and graduate students. Book Synopsis Quantum gravity is among the most fascinating problems in physics. It modifies our understanding of time, space and matter. The recent development of the loop approach has allowed us to explore domains ranging from black hole thermodynamics to the early Universe. This book provides readers with a simple introduction to loop quantum gravity, centred on its covariant approach. It focuses on the physical and conceptual aspects of the problem and includes the background material needed to enter this lively domain of research, making it ideal for researchers and graduate students. Topics covered include quanta of space; classical and quantum physics without time; tetrad formalism; Holst action; lattice QCD; Regge calculus; ADM and Ashtekar variables; Ponzano-Regge and Turaev-Viro amplitudes; kinematics and dynamics of 4D Lorentzian quantum gravity; spectrum of area and volume; coherent states; classical limit; matter couplings; graviton propagator; spinfoam cosmology and black hole thermodynamics.
The ABCs of Structured Discovery Cane Travel for Children - (Critical Concerns in Blindness) by Merry-Noel Chamberlain (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 258Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Special EducationSeries Title: Critical Concerns in BlindnessFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Information Age PublishingAge Range: AdultBook theme: Physical DisabilitiesAuthor: Merry-Noel ChamberlainLanguage: English Book Synopsis Structured Discovery Cane Travel (SDCT) is an Orientation and Mobility (O & M) curriculum which focuses on the foundational techniques necessary to develop future independence for students who are blind or visually impaired. The ABCs of Structured Discovery Cane Travel for Children addresses essential non-visual concept development, techniques and mobility skills needed to travel efficiently, gracefully and safely within a myriad of natural environments while using the long, white cane with a metal tip as the primary mobility tool. This curriculum utilizes transformational knowledge and problem-solving opportunities through teachable moments to develop personal reflection and mental mapping which can be utilized post instruction. These students maximize their cognitive intrinsic feedback while completing everyday mobility tasks. Parents and instructors of children who are blind or visually impaired will comprehend the essentials of SDCT by reading The ABCs of Structured Discovery Cane Travel for Children; in addition, they will receive a treasure trove of O & M skill-building activities.
Education Of Women - by M Carey Thomas (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 56Genre: EducationSub-Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Alpha EditionAge Range: AdultAuthor: M Carey ThomasLanguage: English Book Synopsis Education Of Women, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
Education In England In The Middle Ages; Thesis Approved For The Degree Of Doctor Of Science In The University Of London - by Albert William Parry
Number of Pages: 256Genre: EducationSub-Genre: HistoryFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Alpha EditionAge Range: AdultAuthor: Albert William ParryLanguage: English Book Synopsis Education In England In The Middle Ages; Thesis Approved For The Degree Of Doctor Of Science In The University Of London, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
God Created the World in Seven Days - by Melanie Guice (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 26Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Special EducationFormat: PaperbackPublisher: WestBow PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Melanie GuiceLanguage: English Book Synopsis I am Melanie Guice and I hope you enjoy my book. I wanted to show you how our God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh day. When I asked my Grandmother "How was the world created?" She explained it to me and then went out to buy me my own bible. I was so excited to learn how God created the world. (Children of Color Story Book Bible 2019) After reading it, I wanted to draw and write the story.
Emotional Intelligence and Dark Psychology for Beginners - by Angelina Zork (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 268Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Educational PsychologyFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Dallas Exclusive PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Angelina ZorkLanguage: English Book Synopsis Do you want to learn how to assess people's behavior and manipulate their consciousness?Today you can do that with the help of this comprehensive manual.Today is the perfect time to explore the various secrets of dark psychology and emotional intelligence. The human mind is extraordinarily abstract and complicated. However, it's not difficult to manipulate and understand it if you know how to do it properly.Inside this book, you will understand the essential skills and gear yourself with a broad spectrum of tools to grow from a newbie to an expert in mind control, persuasion, and manipulation.Dark psychology is considered the art and science of mind control and manipulation. This will enable you to control how others think and how to control their interactions. It may appear like a challenging feat at first. However, you will accomplish all of that and so much more.Here's an overview of what you will find inside this book: - What emotional intelligence is and its difference from IQ- The importance of empathy- Emotional intelligence in a relationship- Verbal and non-verbal communication- Communication with different personality types- Few tests/quiz's to discover one's EI- Narcissism, Machiavellism, sadism, gaslighting, psychopathy, and seduction- Difference between manipulation and persuasion And many more!Are you ready to enter the world of dark psychology and emotional intelligence?SO, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? BUY IT NOW!
Connections Over Compliance - by Lori L Desautels (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 312Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Special EducationFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Wyatt-MacKenzie PublishingAge Range: AdultBook theme: Behavioral, Emotional & Social DisabilitiesAuthor: Lori L DesautelsLanguage: English Book Synopsis The developing brains of our children need to "feel" safe. Children who carry chronic behavioral challenges are often met with reactive and punitive practices that can potentially reactivate the developing stress response systems. This book deeply addresses the need for co-regulatory and relational touch point practices, shifting student-focused behavior management protocols to adult regulated brain and body states which are brain aligned, preventive, and relational discipline protocols. This new lens for discipline benefits all students by reaching for sustainable behavioral changes through brain state awareness rather than compliance and obedience. Review Quotes "Dr. Lori Desautels gives us insight into the possibilities of a new paradigm for operationalizing the effects of adverse childhood experiences." --J. T. Coopman, Ed. D., Executive Director IAPSS"By giving language to co-regulated ways of being, Desautels continues to catalyze a new reality in school communities. Her translational fusion of embodied sciences and the art of education practices provides a prescient and essential guide for honoring our shared human journey amid our complex times." -- Sheila Dennis, PhD, MSW, Senior Lecturer, Indiana University School of Social Work"It is an honor to partner with Dr. Lori Desautels in providing professional development and support for our students. She continues to amaze me with the latest research and practical implementation of strategies that best serve our children." -- Dr. Flora Reichanadter, Superintendent, Metropolitan School District of Pike Township, Indianapolis"This book is truly an essential tool for any teacher or direct care-giver who wants to understand behavior and know how to help children connect, heal, and move into a positive life trajectory." --Scott E. LePor, D.O., Medical Director of Texas Juvenile Justice Department
A Healing Education - by Michaela Gl"ockler (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 108Genre: EducationSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Rudolf Steiner College PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Michaela GlöcklerLanguage: English Book Synopsis Dr. Michaela Glöckler begins by focusing on the "pedagogical law" as suggested by Rudolf Steiner in his lecture course Education for Special Needs. She illumines the comprehensiveness of that law--the insight it offers into the functions of our fourfold human nature and the karmic effects of our fourfold activity from one life to another. She then takes us on a path that starts with the physical body, pointing to some of the wonders of embryological development, and then brings to our consciousness further growth rhythms of the brain and other organs. She demonstrates the difference between human and animal and shows how, in animals, wisdom and intelligence have formed the physical body and express themselves through instinct. Dr. Michaela Glöckler opens new doors of understanding for teachers that lead to a deeper understanding of the significance of releasing intelligence from the body for human development. ∞ ∞ ∞ THE LECTURES: 1. The Pedagogical Law and its Expression in Karma and Reincarnation2. The Image Character and Language of the Physical Body3. The Metamorphosis of Growth Forces into Intellectual Forces and the Rhythmic Nature of Astral Activity4. The Ego Organization as the Great Integrator
Reflective Writing - (Pocket Study Skills) 2nd Edition,Annotated by Kate Williams & Mary Woolliams & Jane Spiro (Paperback)
Edition: AnnotatedNumber of Pages: 136Genre: Study GuidesSub-Genre: Study & Test-Taking SkillsSeries Title: Pocket Study SkillsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Red Globe PressAge Range: AdultAuthor: Kate Williams & Mary Woolliams & Jane SpiroLanguage: English Book Synopsis Reflective Writing provides concise and practical guidance on how students can improve their academic writing through self-reflective thinking, reading and writing. Covering a range of frameworks and strategies, it includes advice on applying reflective practices to personal and CV development. About the Author Kate Williams set up the Upgrade Study Advice Service at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She has worked with students from Foundation to PhD and has written a range of books and materials on study skills including Study Skills (Macmillan, 1989), one of the first in the field. She is also the Series Editor for Pocket Study Skills. Mary Woolliams is Senior Lecturer in Adult Nursing at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She has been involved in putting together a variety of guides and publications for students on developing their academic skills, including referencing, critical thinking and reflective writing. Jane Spiro is Reader in Education at Oxford Brookes University, UK. She won a National Teaching Fellowship in 2010 for her work within the fields of creative language education, teacher development and reflective practice.
A Fortunate Universe - by Geraint F Lewis & Luke A Barnes (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 388Genre: ScienceSub-Genre: PhysicsFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Cambridge University PressAge Range: AdultBook theme: GeneralAuthor: Geraint F Lewis & Luke A BarnesLanguage: English About the Book An engaging defence and critique of the various arguments from both science and religion on the fine-tuning of the Universe. Book Synopsis Over the last forty years, scientists have uncovered evidence that if the Universe had been forged with even slightly different properties, life as we know it - and life as we can imagine it - would be impossible. Join us on a journey through how we understand the Universe, from its most basic particles and forces, to planets, stars and galaxies, and back through cosmic history to the birth of the cosmos. Conflicting notions about our place in the Universe are defined, defended and critiqued from scientific, philosophical and religious viewpoints. The authors' engaging and witty style addresses what fine-tuning might mean for the future of physics and the search for the ultimate laws of nature. Tackling difficult questions and providing thought-provoking answers, this volumes challenges us to consider our place in the cosmos, regardless of our initial convictions. Review Quotes 'Geraint Lewis and Luke Barnes's lucid, fast-paced, and funny new book might best be summed up in their own words: 'Our conclusion is that the fundamental properties of the Universe appear to be fine-tuned for life'. As the authors carefully explain in A Fortunate Universe: Life in a Finely Tuned Cosmos, it doesn't matter whether other kinds of life are out there. It's enough that there is life here on Earth to raise the question of why the universe is the way it is, seemingly fine-tuned to allow for life. After all, in the vast parameter space of hypothetical universes, life is a tight fit. Change the fundamental constants, or the basic laws of physics, or the low-entropy, free-energy-rich initial state of the universe, and the story on Earth would have been radically different. Life has very little wiggle room.' Marcelo Gleiser, Physics Today'In this book, the authors deal with nothing less than the question of how it is possible that we exist. In an introductory and a closing chapter, the first of which introduces the subject in a simple dialogue, and the latter, in turn, completes the dialogue in the same colloquial manner, the authors draw a detailed picture of our universe and, in particular, how peculiar our existence is. ... Reading this book is a great pleasure, not only intellectual, but also entertaining. ... They describe what is and what could be. They give their audience well-founded, solid scientific arguments, chat with them, and then leave their own thoughts. A highly readable, enriching, and knowledgeable book.' Matthias Bartelmann, translated from Sterne und Weltraum'The tone is lively, and these authors are witty; their banter is appealing; and the indulgences are infrequent and always welcome. ... Both authors of A Fortunate Universe are physicists and cosmologists, so they are in a position to avoid the scientific inaccuracies that weaken other attempts to explore the philosophical consequences of cosmic fine-tuning. On the other hand, it is rare to find physicists capable of avoiding even elementary errors in discussing the metaphysical implications of their work. But I can find at least no obvious misunderstandings in Lewis and Barnes's discussions of Aristotle or Boethius or Aquinas. Equally refreshing, they seem to have enough humility to recognize that philosophical investigations, like scientific investigations, do require a serious investment of time and study. ... We may be approaching a new era in the relation between science and philosophy. Stranger things have happened in human history.' Tucker Landy, Interpretation'What makes this part of the book different from many other works on fine-tuning is the degree to which Lewis and Barnes explain the physics of fine-tuning ... they explain how the proton mass is a function of the quark masses, and these in turn of the Higgs field, and this in turn, perhaps, of supersymmetry. The reader's understanding of fine-tuning is deepened, and [they] ... [come] to see that at every level fine-tuning appears. ... [T]he authors discuss the philosophical issues that surround fine-tuning. The handling of these issues displays Luke Barnes's philosophical sophistication. Barnes is thoroughly familiar with the work of analytic philosophers on these issues and has interesting contributions to make to the discussion. ... I highly recommend it for students of fine-tuning.' William Lane Craig, Philosophia Christi'... charming, intelligent and exceedingly well-written ... a gentle stroll through the details of the Standard Model of particle physics, as well as the Standard Model of cosmology, but [the authors] lead us with such a light hand, a streak of humour and a lack of pedantry that the information is easily absorbed ... Lewis and Barnes show us how small changes lead to a variety of disasters. ('Ruining a universe is easy' Mr. Barnes quips) ... Is [our universe] a happy coincidence, as the authors ask each other in an amusing mock debate modeled on one Galileo wrote 400 years earlier, or is there some deeper reason? Where does science go from here? Does what has been popularly called a theory of everything exist? Is there a multiverse? Must we be satisfied with an anthropic principle? The authors discuss these questions and more in a final dialogue.' Gino Segrè, The Wall Street Journal'A Fortunate Universe: Life in a Finely Tuned Cosmos by Geraint Lewis and Luke Barnes, is a nice up to date book for the general (educated) public on modern physics and cosmology. If covers modern cosmology and some of the Big Questions of our times, in particular the issue of anthropomorphism how 'fine tuned' our Universe is.' Steinn Sigurðsson, ScienceBlogs (www.scienceblogs.com)'It is the vivid, direct tone and writing style of a friendly physics lecture that perhaps most sets this text apart among popular-level science books about 'big questions' ... [The book] provides a big picture of the physics of fine-tuning, mostly accessible in lay terms, and gives aspiring philosophers of physics a taste of the tone and intellectual style one can find at cosmology conferences. Beyond that, it does so by showing the readers that a response from philosophers might be welcome. Because the authors make clear how their thinking is informed by works in metaphysics, philosophy of physics, epistemology, and the philosophy of religion, they tell the readers how they think philosophy does or could contribute, and where they think they do not know enough to see how it might.' Yann Benétreau-Dupin, Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews'A Fortunate Universe is basically a book of physics, written by two scientists who are fascinated by the question 'Why are we here?' The language is straightforward, the style is easy, often witty, with short digestible paragraphs, and yet the subject-matter is inevitably dense and demanding ... It is pleasing to come across the line 'we do not know' so regularly in this book about the fundamentals of science, which echoes the book of Job ... When science reaches its limits, we have to consider a different kind of explanation for why the laws of nature are as they are, and why they are so finely tuned for the emergence of intelligent life. ... [The authors] wonder if classical arguments for the existence of God have anything to say about the fine-tuning of the universe, speculating whether God is a necessary being and whether our sense of truth and morality hint at God's inevitable existence.' Adam Ford, Church Times'This book is for anyone who has ever wondered: 'Why is it so?' With colourful analogies and admirably accurate simplifications, Geraint and Luke have succeeded in making much of modern physics and cosmology comprehensible ... They address the biggest questions of science. What is dark energy? What is dark matter? Why is there something rather than nothing? Why is there more matter than antimatter? Where did the laws physics come from? Do we live in a multiverse? Do we live in a simulation? How different could the universe have been? If God is omnipotent, why does evil exist? ... Not even the popular scientist and writer Paul Davies tries to address so many important big questions in one book ... I enjoyed the book a lot, but I disagreed with the main thesis. No matter what your religious beliefs are, this book will make you think.' Charley Lineweaver, The Conversation (www.theconversation.com)'The title claims that the Universe is finely tuned for the existence of life. The authors provide evidence for this, investigate various possible explanations, and rebut the most common criticisms ... the book provides an opportunity to learn more at an accessible level ... The case is well made that the Universe is finely tuned for life; the interesting question is why. It could be coincidence ... Or could the Universe be no other way? ... Was it designed? Did it evolve? Or are there many universes in a Multiverse, and we shouldn't be surprised that we live in one which allows life? ... The arguments are clear; references are provided for those wishing to delve deeper; essentially all points of view are presented ... This is an important topic and the book is a good summary of the field. I enjoyed reading it and recommend it to those interested in the big Question.' Phillip Helbig, The Observatory'... what is truly unique about this book is that it presents the data at a popular level so that the material is accessible to anyone interested in this topic ... As I read the book, I was awestruck by the finely-tuned constants and conditions that had to be just right to get a universe that would permit life ... This evidence should move each one of us to ask, what is the best explanation of this incredible fine-tuning?' Tim Barnett, Stand to Reason (www.str.org)"Geraint Lewis and Luke Barnes provide a breathtaking tour of contemporary physics from the subatomic to the cosmological scale. Everywhere they find the Universe to be fine-tuned for complex structure. If the quark masses, or the basic forces, or the cosmological constant had been much different, the Universe would have been a sterile wasteland. It seems that the only reactions are either to embrace a multiverse or a designer. The authors have constructed a powerful case for the specialness of our Universe." Tim Maudlin, New York University"Lewis and Barnes' book is the most up-to-date, accurate, and comprehensive explication of the evidence that the Universe is fine-tuned for life. It is also among the two most philosophically sophisticated treatments, all the while being accessible to a non-academic audience. I strongly recommend this book." Robin Collins, Messiah College, Pennsylvania"My colleagues, Geraint and Luke, in A Fortunate Universe, take you on a tour of the Cosmos in all of its glory, and all of its mystery. You will see that humanity appears to be part of a remarkable set of circumstances involving a special time around a special planet, which orbits a special star, all within a specially constructed Universe. It is these set of conditions that have allowed humans to ponder our place in space and time. I have no idea why we are here, but I do know the Universe is beautiful. A Fortunate Universe captures the mysterious beauty of the Cosmos in a way that all can share." Brian Schmidt, Australian National University, Canberra, and Nobel Laureate in Physics (2011), from the Foreword"The Universe could have been of such a nature that no life at all could exist. The anthropic question asks why the constants of nature that enter various physical laws are such as to permit life to come into being. This engaging book is a well-written and detailed explanation of all the many ways these physical constants affect the possibility of life, considering atomic, nuclear and particle physics, astrophysics and cosmology. It then discusses in an open-minded way the variety of explanations one might give for this strange fine-tuning, possible solutions ranging from pure chance, existence of multiverses, or theistic explanations. The book is the most comprehensive current discussion of this intriguing range of issues. Highly recommended." George Ellis, University of Cape Town
The Bird Book - by Diana Prince (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 58Genre: EducationSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: AuthorhouseAge Range: AdultAuthor: Diana PrinceLanguage: English Book Synopsis This is a book for bird lovers everywhere. Young readers will read about familiar birds in their own backyard. They will also be introduced to some rare and intriguing birds from different parts of the world.
Fiche de lecture On ne badine pas avec l'amour de Musset (Analyse litt'eraire de r'ef'erence et r'esum'e complet) - by Alfred De Musset (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 50Genre: Study GuidesSub-Genre: GeneralFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Les Editions Du CenacleAge Range: AdultAuthor: Alfred De MussetLanguage: French Book Synopsis La collection Connaître une oeuvre vous offre la possibilité de tout savoir de la pièce de théâtre On ne badine pas avec l'amour, de Musset, grâce à une fiche de lecture aussi complète que détaillée. La rédaction, claire et accessible, a été confiée à un spécialiste universitaire. Cette fiche de lecture répond à une charte qualité mise en place par une équipe d'enseignants. Ce livre contient la biographie de Alfred de Musset, la présentation de l'oeuvre, le résumé détaillé (scène par scène), les raisons du succès, les thèmes principaux et l'étude du mouvement littéraire de l'auteur.
The Essence of Mathematics Through Elementary Problems - by Alexandre Borovik & Tony Gardiner (Hardcover)
Number of Pages: 398Genre: MathematicsSub-Genre: Mathematical AnalysisFormat: HardcoverPublisher: Open Book PublishersAge Range: AdultAuthor: Alexandre Borovik & Tony GardinerLanguage: English Book Synopsis It is increasingly clear that the shapes of reality - whether of the natural world, or of the built environment - are in some profound sense mathematical. Therefore it would benefit students and educated adults to understand what makes mathematics itself 'tick', and to appreciate why its shapes, patterns and formulae provide us with precisely the language we need to make sense of the world around us. The second part of this challenge may require some specialist experience, but the authors of this book concentrate on the first part, and explore the extent to which elementary mathematics allows us all to understand something of the nature of mathematics from the inside.The Essence of Mathematics consists of a sequence of 270 problems - with commentary and full solutions. The reader is assumed to have a reasonable grasp of school mathematics. More importantly, s/he should want to understand something of mathematics beyond the classroom, and be willing to engage with (and to reflect upon) challenging problems that highlight the essence of the discipline.The book consists of six chapters of increasing sophistication (Mental Skills; Arithmetic; Word Problems; Algebra; Geometry; Infinity), with interleaved commentary. The content will appeal to students considering further study of mathematics at university, teachers of mathematics at age 14-18, and anyone who wants to see what this kind of elementary content has to tell us about how mathematics really works.
Schlaf gut, kleiner Wolf - Lepo spavai, mali vutche. Zweisprachiges Kinderbuch (Deutsch - Serbisch (cyr.)) - (Www.Childrens-Books-Bilingual.com)
Number of Pages: 28Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Bilingual EducationSeries Title: Www.Childrens-Books-Bilingual.comFormat: PaperbackPublisher: SefaAge Range: AdultAuthor: Ulrich RenzLanguage: German Book Synopsis Zweisprachiges Kinderbuch (ab 2 Jahren) Tim kann nicht einschlafen. Sein kleiner Wolf ist weg! Hat er ihn vielleicht draußen vergessen? Ganz allein macht er sich auf in die Nacht - und bekommt unerwartet Gesellschaft..."Schlaf gut, kleiner Wolf" ist eine herzerwärmende Gute-Nacht-Geschichte, die in mehr als 50 Sprachen übersetzt wurde. Sie ist als zweisprachige Ausgabe in allen denkbaren Sprachkombinationen erhältlich. www.childrens-books-bilingual.com About the Author Ulrich Renz wurde 1960 in Stuttgart (Deutschland) geboren. Studium der französischen Literatur in Paris. Medizinstudium in Lübeck, danach Leitung eines wissenschaftlichen Fachverlages. Heute arbeitet Renz als freier Publizist, neben Sachbüchern und Wissenschafts-Reportagen schreibt er Kinder- und Jugendbücher. Barbara Brinkmann wurde 1969 in München geboren. Aufgewachsen im bayerischen Voralpenland, ist sie zum Studium der Architektur und einiger Semester Medizin nach München zurückgekehrt. Sie arbeitet als selbständige Grafikerin, Illustratorin und Autorin.
The Fluent Reader - 2nd Edition by Timothy Rasinski (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 224Genre: EducationSub-Genre: Teaching Methods & MaterialsFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Scholastic ProfessionalAge Range: AdultBook theme: Reading & PhonicsAuthor: Timothy RasinskiLanguage: English About the Book Tim Rasinski's groundbreaking book has been updated to include coverage of the latest research on fluency, teaching strategies based on that research, new classroom vignettes, and suggestions for using a variety of texts to teach fluency such as poetry, speeches, and monologues and dialogues. You'll also find background information, assessment tools, step-by-step lessons, and teaching tips--plus video clips showing the strategies in action.
Quality Management & Academic Excellence - by Abuzamier A Asanji (Paperback)
Number of Pages: 80Genre: EducationSub-Genre: AdministrationFormat: PaperbackPublisher: Lulu.comAge Range: AdultBook theme: School Superintendents & PrincipalsAuthor: Abuzamier A AsanjiLanguage: English Book Synopsis This book discusses the concept of quality management principles in business as applied in the educational system and how it can contribute and improve the academic performance of Philippine Universities. The book highlights three top quality management concepts in education that need critical attention in Philippine universities. The concepts are independent programs in the college, poor leadership of college affairs, and decisive intervention from the top management.
