Liquidated Damages and Extensions of Time: In Construction Contracts, Third Edition By Brian Eggleston(auth.)
2008 | 404 Pages | ISBN: 1405118156 | PDF | 4 MB
Liquidated damages and extensions of time are complex subjects, frequently forming the basis of contract claims made under the standard building and civil engineering contracts. Previous editions of Liquidated Damages and Extensions of Time are highly regarded as a guide for both construction industry professionals and lawyers to this complex area. The law on time and damages continues to develop with an increasing flow of judgments from the courts. Alongside this, the standard forms of contract have also developed over time to reflect prevailing approaches to contractual relationships. Against this background a third edition will be welcomed by construction professionals and lawyers alike. Retaining the overall approach of the previous editions, the author clarifies, in a highly readable but legally rigorous way, the many misunderstandings on time and damages which abound in the construction industry. The third edition takes account of a large volume of new case law since the previous edition was published over ten years ago, includes a new chapter on delay analysis and features significantly expanded chapters on penalty clauses, the effects of conditions precedent and time-bars, and the complexities of causation.Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1-15): Chapter 2 Time in Contracts (pages 16-40): Chapter 3 Damages for Late Completion (pages 41-70): Chapter 4 Liquidated Damages and Penalties (pages 71-130): Chapter 5 Prevention (pages 131-155): Chapter 6 Legal Construction of Liquidated Damages Clauses (pages 156-169): Chapter 7 Effects of Determination (pages 170-174): Chapter 8 Problems with Sectional Completion (pages 175-178): Chapter 9 Application to Sub?Contractors (pages 179-187): Chapter 10 Recovery of Liquidated Damages (pages 188-208): Chapter 11 Defences / Challenges to Liquidated Damages (pages 209-235): Chapter 12 Extensions of Time (pages 236-264): Chapter 13 Relevant Events (pages 265-284): Chapter 14 Causation and Concurrency (pages 285-301): Chapter 15 Programmes, Method Statements and Best Endeavours (pages 302-312): Chapter 16 Delay Analysis (pages 313-324): Chapter 17 Building Forms (pages 325-336): Chapter 18 Civil Engineering Forms (pages 337-355): Chapter 19 Process and Plant Forms (pages 356-371): Chapter 20 FIDIC Conditions of Contract 1999 (pages 372-378):

Lewis Acids in Organic Synthesis By
2000 | 1005 Pages | ISBN: 3527295798 | PDF | 25 MB
The use of Lewis acids in organic synthesis, especially in catalysis is one of the most rapidly developing fields in synthetic organic chemistry. In addition, Lewis acid catalysis is one of the key technologies for asymmetric synthesis, and combinatorial chemistry as well as for large-scale production. Until now, pertinent information on these topics was scattered throughout the literature. Although review articles have appeared,it was difficult for the researcher to compare different methods based on Lewis acids. This two-volume handbook, edited and written by an outstanding team of experts in the field, fills this gap! This book is based on a classification according to metal centre of these electron-deficient compounds, allowing an in-depth treatment of the characteristics, benefits and limitations of each class of acid. Extensive cross-referencing and a comprehensive index enables readers to quickly find the solution to their synthesis problem. The chemical community will welcome this as a source of inspiration and invaluable reference for daily work. Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1-7): Hisashi YamamotoChapter 2 Li(I), Na(I), and K(I) Lewis Acids (pages 9-58): Susumu SaitoChapter 3 Mg(II) and Zn(II) Lewis Acids (pages 59-88): Yukihiro Motoyama and Hisao NishiyamaChapter 4 Achiral B(III) Lewis Acids (pages 89-133): Kazuaki IshiharaChapter 5 Chiral B(III) Lewis Acids (pages 135-190): Kazuaki IshiharaChapter 6 Achiral Al(III) Lewis Acids (pages 191-281): Takashi Ooi and Keiji MaruokaChapter 7 Chiral Aluminum Lewis Acids in Organic Synthesis (pages 283-354): William D. WulffChapter 8 Silicon(IV) Lewis Acids (pages 355-393): Masataka OishiChapter 9 Sn(II) and Sn(IV) Lewis Acids (pages 395-452): Kazuaki IshiharaChapter 10 Preparation and Addition Reactions of Allylic and Allenic Tin and Indium Reagents (pages 453-522): James A. MarshallChapter 11 Sb(III) and Sb(V) Lewis Acids (pages 523-541): Kazuaki IshiharaChapter 12 Copper Lewis Acids in Organic Synthesis (pages 543-574): Mukund P. Sibi and Gregory R. CookChapter 13 Ag(I), Au(I) Lewis Acids (pages 575-596): Akira YanagisawaChapter 14 Transition Metal Lewis Acids: From Vanadium to Platinum (pages 597-652): E. Peter Kundig and Christophe M. SaudanChapter 15 Titanium(IV) Lewis Acids (pages 653-798): Hirokazu Urabe and Fumie SatoChapter 16 Chiral Ti(IV) Lewis Acids (pages 799-847): Koichi Mikami and Masahiro TeradaChapter 17 Hf?Centered Lewis Acids in Organic Chemistry (pages 849-864): Keisuke Suzuki and Shigeo YamanoiChapter 18 Zirconium Lewis Acids (pages 865-881): Ryuichiro Hara and Tamotsu TakahashiChapter 19 Sc(III) Lewis Acids (pages 883-910): Shu KobayashiChapter 20 Lanthanide Lewis Acids Catalysis (pages 911-944): Masakatsu Shibasaki, Ken?Ichi Yamada and Naoki YoshikawaChapter 21 Polymer?Supported Metal Lewis Acids (pages 945-979): Shinichi Itsuno

Laboratory Animal Law: Legal Control of the Use of Animals in Research, Second Edition By
2007 | 234 Pages | ISBN: 1405162821 | PDF | 3 MB
Praise for the first edition:"It is hard to see how anyone with responsibilities under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act could manage without a book such as this." Michael Balls, review published in Atla"The strength of the book lies in the way Kevin Dolan brings his experience to bear blending information from various sources." Patrick Sinnett-Smith, review published in RDS NewsWritten by the leading expert in this field, this is the only book providing practical guidance on the legal obligations of caring for laboratory animals. Up-to-date information on all relevant UK legislation and guidelines is given, with the main emphasis being on the interpretation of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.New to this edition:*Emphasis throughout is now on the practical application of legal controls of the use of animals in research.*Updated where relevant to keep in line with new welfare legislation.*Coverage of current format of application for personal and project licences.*Expanded coverage of Certificates of Designation.*Impact of the Freedom of Information Act is discussed.A vital resource for all those involved with the use of animals in research, and especially those studying for qualifications or licences in this field.Content: Chapter 1 The Legal Protection of Animals (pages 1-8): Chapter 2 The Coming of the Law on Laboratory Animals (pages 9-21): Chapter 3 The Protected Animal (pages 22-23): Chapter 4 The Regulated Procedure (pages 24-27): Chapter 5 Schedule 1 of the A(SP)A (pages 28-33): Chapter 6 The Personal Licence (pages 34-40): Chapter 7 The Project Licence (pages 41-61): Chapter 8 Training of those with Responsibilities under the A(SP)A (pages 62-66): Chapter 9 Certificates of Designation (pages 67-89): Chapter 10 Codes of Practice (pages 90-94): Chapter 11 The Re?use of Animals (pages 95-96): Chapter 12 Records, Returns and Reports (pages 97-103): Chapter 13 Offences, Penalties, Prosecutions and Peripheral Litigation (pages 104-122): Chapter 14 Officials and Committees (pages 123-134): Chapter 15 The Law on Veterinary Surgery (pages 135-141): Chapter 16 Drugs in Research (pages 142-144): Chapter 17 Liability in the Animal Unit (pages 145-155): Chapter 18 Ecological Aspects of Animal Legislation (pages 156-162): Chapter 19 Regulations Relevant to Animals in Research and the Impact of European Legislation (pages 163-171): Chapter 20 Animal Welfare in Law (pages 172-181): Chapter 21 Legal Aspects of the Transport of Animals (pages 182-1889): Chapter 22 Law on the Import and Export of Animals (pages 190-198):

Bill VanPatten, Alessandro G. Benati, "Key Terms in Second Language Acquisition"
English | 2015 | pages: 233 | ISBN: 1474227511, 1474227503 | PDF | 1,1 mb
The new edition of Key Terms in Second Language Acquisition defines the key terminology within second language acquisition, and also provides accessible summaries of the key issues within this complex area of study. The final section presents a list of key readings in second language acquisition that signposts the reader towards classic articles and also provides a springboard to further study. The whole book has been updated and expanded to take into account a wider range of theories and developments since the first edition. It remains at the top of its game.

javascript In P5.js: Visualize, Program, And Create Generative Design by Lynette Chen
English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0B5V8Y5DB | 370 pages | EPUB | 28 Mb
Generative layout, once understood just to experts as a revolutionary method of producing artwork, models, as well as animations with set formulas, has in recent years come to be a popular tool for developers. By utilizing easy languages such as javascript in p5.js, artists and manufacturers can produce every little thing from interactive typography as well as textiles to 3D-printed furnishings to complicated and also classy infographics. This updated volume gives a jump-start on coding strategies, with step-by- action tutorials for producing aesthetic experiments that discover the opportunities of color, kind, typography, and pictures. Generative Design consists of a gallery of all- new art work from a range of worldwide developers- art jobs as well as commercial ones.

GJ Breyley, "Iranian Music and Popular Entertainment: From Motrebi to Losanjelesi and Beyond "
English | ISBN: 0415575125 | 2015 | 202 pages | EPUB | 4 MB
The word motreb finds its roots in the Arabic verb taraba, meaning 'to make happy.' Originally denoting all musicians in Iran, motrebi came to be associated, pejoratively, with the cheerful vulgarity of the lowbrow entertainer.

Inventing the Earth: Ideas on Landscape Development since 1740 By
2005 | 171 Pages | ISBN: 1405101873 | PDF | 4 MB
This book chronicles how successive generations of natural philosophers, geologists and geomorphologists have come to invent the view of the Earth over the past 250 years. Chronicles how successive generations of natural philosophers, geologists and geomorphologists have come to invent different views of the Earth over the last 250 years. Uses as its central viewpoint changing ideas about the significance of the action of rain and rivers on the Earth's surface. Shows how our contemporary "truths" have come to be accepted and exposes the frailty of even the most impeccably scientific visions of the Earth. Content: Chapter 1 Inventing Scientific Explanations (pages 3-10): Chapter 2 Inventing the Age (and Origin) of the Earth (pages 11-22): Chapter 3 Inventing 'Modern Earth Science': Charles Lyell and 'the Principles of Geology' (pages 23-40): Chapter 4 Inventing the Ice Age: The Role of Louis Agassiz (pages 41-54): Chapter 5 Inventing A Balanced View of 'forces Now in Operation': Charles Darwin's Travels in Space and Time (pages 55-71): Chapter 6 Inventing A Fluvial Landscape: Powell, Gilbert and the Western Explorations (pages 72-86): Chapter 7 Inventing the Geographical Cycle and the Synthetic Genius of W.M. Davis (pages 87-97): Chapter 8 Reinventing A Newtonian Universe: the Reductionist Revolution, 1945?77 (pages 98-111): Chapter 9 Reinventing the Earth, 1977? : Homo Sapiens, History and Microorganisms (pages 112-126):

Introduction to the Air Transport System
English | 2022 | ISBN: 0367609215 | 302 Pages | PDF (True) | 8 MB
The book provides deep insights into the operations and business of the air transport system, i.e., airlines, airports, and ATC/ATM (Air Traffic Control/Management). It reviews activities of the air transport operators, functions and processes, as well as the needs and requirements of users and customers in a simple and easy to understand way. A brief description of aviation history, the air transport system development and processes are followed by the elaboration of the aircraft's elements, masses, payload-range diagrams, and balance. The fundamentals of airports and the ATC/ATM service providers and their contribution to the air transport system are also provided. Moreover, the most important elements in the airport and ATC/ATM system are examined, and the rules, regulations and simplified approaches to how these systems operate are described. The airlines play an important role in the air transport system as users of the airports' and ATC/ATM service providers. Different business models are presented as well as the fundamentals of airline planning, operations and management (including passenger demand, market segmentation, scheduling, tariffs, alliances, and frequent flyer programs). Besides passenger transport, the book contains an overview and comprehensive guide of the air cargo transport by addressing the key issues such as: the current trends, market characteristics, unit load devices, cargo handling, air cargo documents, and transport of different kind of goods (perishable, live human organs, live animals, dangerous, heavy, etc.).

Interior, Design Ideas & Guide: Make Your Home More Comfortable: Room by Room Decorating Basics by Joshua Gilberto
English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0B6ZX46RN | 92 pages | EPUB | 6.66 Mb
"Interior Decorating Ideas" shows how designing a home can be an outlet of personal expression and an exercise in self-discovery. Drawing on her ten years of experience in the interior design industry, author combines honest design advice and gorgeous professional photographs and illustrations with personal essays about the lessons she has learned while designing her own home and her own life-the first being: none of our homes or lives is perfect. Like a funny best friend, she reveals the disasters she confronted in her own kitchen renovation, her struggles with anorexia, her epic fight with her husband , and her secrets for starting a successful blog. Organized by rooms in the house, "Interior Decorating Ideas" invites readers into author's own home as well as homes she has designed for clients. Fresh, modern, and colorful, it is brimming glamour and style as well as advice on practical matters from choosing kitchen counter materials to dressing a bed with pillows, picking a sofa, and decorating a nursery without cartoon characters. You'll also find a charming foreword by her's husband, and an extensive resource and shopping guide that provides an indispensable a roadmap for anyone embarking on their first serious home decorating adventure. With author's help, you can finally make your house your home.

Instrumental Analysis of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins: Assessing Structure And Conformation By Vladimir N. Uversky(eds.)
2010 | 772 Pages | ISBN: 0470343419 | PDF | 39 MB
Instrumental techniques for analyzing intrinsically disordered proteins The recently recognized phenomenon of protein intrinsic disorder is gaining significant interest among researchers, especially as the number of proteins and protein domains that have been shown to be intrinsically disordered rapidly grows. The first reference to tackle this little-documented area, Instrumental Analysis of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins: Assessing Structure and Conformation provides researchers with a much-needed, comprehensive summary of recent achievements in the methods for structural characterization of intrinsically disordered proteins (IDPs). Chapters discuss: Assessment of IDPs in the living cell Spectroscopic techniques for the analysis of IDPs, including NMR and EPR spectroscopies, FTIR, circular dichroism, fluorescence spectroscopy, vibrational methods, and single-molecule analysis Single-molecule techniques applied to the study of IDPs Assessment of IDP size and shape Tools for the analysis of IDP conformational stability Mass spectrometry Approaches for expression and purification of IDPs With contributions from an international selection of leading researchers, Instrumental Analysis of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins: Assessing Structure and Conformation fills an important need in a rapidly growing field. It is required reading for biochemists, biophysicists, molecular biologists, geneticists, cell biologists, physiologists, and specialists in drug design and development, proteomics, and molecular medicine with an interest in proteins and peptides.Content: Chapter 1 IDPs and Protein Degradation in the Cell (pages 1-36): Yosef Shaul, Peter Tsvetkov and Nina ReuvenChapter 2 The Structural Biology of IDPs inside Cells (pages 37-58): Philipp SelenkoChapter 3 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy Applied to (Intrinsically) Disordered Proteins (pages 59-87): Frans A. A. Mulder, Martin Lundqvist and Ruud M. ScheekChapter 4 Atomic?Level Characterization of Disordered Protein Ensembles Using NMR Residual Dipolar Couplings (pages 89-106): Martin Blackledge, Pau Bernado and Malene Ringkjobing JensenChapter 5 Determining Structural Ensembles for Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (pages 107-129): Gary W. DaughdrillChapter 6 Site?Directed Spin Labeling EPR Spectroscopy (pages 131-169): Valerie Belle, Sabrina Rouger, Stephanie Costanzo, Sonia Longhi and Andre FournelChapter 7 The Structure of Unfolded Peptides and Proteins Explored by Vibrational Spectroscopy (pages 171-224): Reinhard Schweitzer?Stenner, Thomas J. Measey, Andrew M. Hagarman and Isabelle C. DragomirChapter 8 Intrinsically Disordered Proteins and Induced Folding Studied by Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (pages 225-252): Antonino Natalello and Silvia Maria DogliaChapter 9 Genetically Engineered Polypeptides as a Model of Intrinsically Disordered Fibrillogenic Proteins: Deep UV Resonance Raman Spectroscopic Study (pages 253-302): Natalya I. Topilina, Vitali Sikirzhytski, Seiichiro Higashiya, Vladimir V. Ermolenkov, John T. Welch and Igor K. LednevChapter 10 Circular Dichroism of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (pages 303-321): Robert W. WoodyChapter 11 Fluorescence Spectroscopy of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (pages 323-344): Eugene A. Permyakov and Vladimir N. UverskyChapter 12 Hydration of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins from Wide?Line NMR (pages 345-368): Kalman Tompa, Monika Bokor and Peter TompaChapter 13 Single?Molecule Spectroscopy of Unfolded Proteins (pages 369-389): Benjamin SchulerChapter 14 Monitoring the Conformational Equilibria of Monomeric Intrinsically Disordered Proteins by Single?Molecule Force Spectroscopy (pages 391-430): Massimo Sandal, Marco Brucale and Bruno SamoriChapter 15 Analytical Ultracentrifugation, a Useful Tool to Probe Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (pages 431-449): Florence Manon and Christine EbelChapter 16 Structural Insights into Intrinsically Disordered Proteins by Small?Angle X?Ray Scattering (pages 451-476): Pau Bernado and Dmitri I. SvergunChapter 17 Dynamic and Static Light Scattering (pages 477-524): Klaus GastChapter 18 Analyzing Intrinsically Disordered Proteins by Size Exclusion Chromatography (pages 525-544): Vladimir N. UverskyChapter 19 Conformational Behavior of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins: Effects of Strong Denaturants, Temperature, PH, Counterions, and Macromolecular Crowding (pages 545-568): Vladimir N. UverskyChapter 20 Detecting Disordered Regions in Proteins by Limited Proteolysis (pages 569-626): Angelo Fontana, Patrizia Polverino de Laureto, Barbara Spolaore, Erica Frare and Marcello ZamboninChapter 21 Mass Spectrometry Tools for the Investigation of Structural Disorder and Conformational Transitions in Proteins (pages 627-652): Maria samalikova, Carlo Santambrogio and Rita GrandoriChapter 22 Recombinant Production of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins for Biophysical and Structural Characterization (pages 653-670): Dmitri Tolkatchev, Josee Plamondon, Richard Gingras, Zhengding Su and Feng NiChapter 23 Large?Scale Identification of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (pages 671-693): Vladimir N. Uversky, Marc S. Cortese, Peter Tompa, Veronika Csizmok and A. Keith DunkerChapter 24 Purification of Intrinsically Disordered Proteins (pages 695-704): Aviv Paz, Tzviya Zeev?Ben?Mordehai, Joel L. Sussman and Israel Silman

Infinity: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) by Ian N. Stewart
English | July 23, 2017 | ISBN: 0198755236 | True PDF | 144 pages | 14.3 MB
Infinity is an intriguing topic, with connections to religion, philosophy, metaphysics, logic, and physics as well as mathematics. Its history goes back to ancient times, with especially important contributions from Euclid, Aristotle, Eudoxus, and Archimedes. The infinitely large (infinite) is intimately related to the infinitely small (infinitesimal). Cosmologists consider sweeping questions about whether space and time are infinite. Philosophers and mathematicians ranging from Zeno to Russell have posed numerous paradoxes about infinity and infinitesimals. Many vital areas of mathematics rest upon some version of infinity. The most obvious, and the first context in which major new techniques depended on formulating infinite processes, is calculus. But there are many others, for example Fourier analysis and fractals.

Industrial Statistics: Practical Methods and Guidance for Improved Performance By Anand M. Joglekar(auth.)
2010 | 280 Pages | ISBN: 0470497165 | PDF | 4 MB
HELPS YOU FULLY LEVERAGE STATISTICAL METHODS TO IMPROVE INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCEIndustrial Statistics guides you through ten practical statistical methods that have broad applications in many different industries for enhancing research, product design, process design, validation, manufacturing, and continuous improvement. As you progress through the book, you'll discover some valuable methods that are currently underutilized in industry as well as other methods that are often not used correctly. With twenty-five years of teaching and consulting experience, author Anand Joglekar has helped a diverse group of companies reduce costs, accelerate product development, and improve operations through the effective implementation of statistical methods. Based on his experience working with both clients and students, Dr. Joglekar focuses on real-world problem-solving. For each statistical method, the book: Presents the most important underlying concepts clearly and succinctly Minimizes mathematical details that can be delegated to a computer Illustrates applications with numerous practical examples Offers a "Questions to Ask" section at the end of each chapter to assist you with implementation The last chapter consists of 100 practical questions followed by their answers. If you're already familiar with statistical methods, you may want to take the test first to determine which methods to focus on. By helping readers fully leverage statistical methods to improve industrial performance, this book becomes an ideal reference and self-study guide for scientists, engineers, managers and other technical professionals across a wide range of industries. In addition, its clear explanations and examples make it highly suited as a textbook for undergraduate and graduate courses in statistics.Content: Chapter 1 Basic Statistics: How to Reduce Financial Risk? (pages 1-26): Chapter 2 Why Not to Do the Usual t?Test and What To Replace it With? (pages 27-47): Chapter 3 Design of Experiments: Is it Not Going to Cost Too Much and Take Too Long? (pages 48-76): Chapter 4 What is the Key to Designing Robust Products and Processes? (pages 77-100): Chapter 5 Setting Specifications: Arbitrary or is There a Method to It? (pages 101-120): Chapter 6 How to Design Practical Acceptance Sampling Plans and Process Validation Studies? (pages 121-137): Chapter 7 Managing and Improving Processes: How to Use an At?a?Glance?Display? (pages 138-158): Chapter 8 How to Find Causes of Variation by Just Looking Systematically? (pages 159-173): Chapter 9 Is My Measurement System Acceptable and How to Design, Validate, and Improve It? (pages 174-189): Chapter 10 How to Use Theory Effectively? (pages 190-206): Chapter 11 Questions and Answers (pages 207-250):

Elizabeth Ellcessor, "In Case of Emergency: How Technologies Mediate Crisis and Normalize Inequality"
English | ISBN: 1479811629 | 2022 | 240 pages | PDF | 2 MB
A much-needed look at the growth of emergency media and its impact on our lives

Christopher Hager, "I Remain Yours: Common Lives in Civil War Letters"
English | ISBN: 0674737644 | 2018 | 352 pages | EPUB | 4 MB
When North and South went to war, millions of American families endured their first long separation. For men in the armies―and their wives, children, parents, and siblings at home―letter writing was the sole means to communicate. Yet for many of these Union and Confederate families, taking pen to paper was a new and daunting task. I Remain Yours narrates the Civil War from the perspective of ordinary people who had to figure out how to salve the emotional strain of war and sustain their closest relationships using only the written word.

How To Get Up-To-Speed With PHP 8 Quickly
by Bettie Taylor
English | 2022 | ASIN: B0B7JTDGMJ | 476 Pages | PDF EPUB | 127 MB

Bob Carruthers, "Hitler's Wartime Orders: The Complete Fuhrer Directives 1939-1945"
English | ISBN: 1473868726 | 2018 | 224 pages | EPUB | 5 MB
Presented here, in one collection, is the important historical record of Hitler's war directives. From preparations for the invasion of Poland to his last desperate order to his troops on the Eastern Front, this unbroken edition provides a fascinating insight in to the proceedings of the Second World War and the mind of the man that launched the world into chaos.

Harvesting Solar Energy: Efficient Methods and Materials Using Cascaded Solar Cells by Samson Mil'shtein
English | EPUB | 2022 | 58 Pages | ISBN : 3030933792 | 7 MB
This book deals with existing technologies of solar energy conversion as well as novel methods under consideration in academic and commercial R&D sites. The experimental results presented in the work are well crafted by both analytical and first-principle numerical simulations. The book highlights the real potential for economically justified use of solar energy at every household and/or commercial solar farms.

Handbook of Research on Teacher Education: Innovations and Practices in Asia by Myint Swe Khine
English | EPUB | 2022 | 976 Pages | ISBN : 9811697841 | 22.6 MB
This comprehensive book presents emerging research findings and promising reform practices in the field of teacher education, curriculum, assessment, teaching and learning approaches, pedagogical innovations, and professional development in educating the next generation of globally competent students. It reflects the current trends and highlights contemporary teacher education programs in twenty greater Asian countries and regions.

Robert K. Campbell, "Gun Digest Shooter's Guide to the 1911"
English | 2011 | pages: 192 | ISBN: 1440214344 | EPUB | 40,0 mb
Everything You Need to Know About the Most Famous Handgun in the World!

John Delpha, Ken Oringer, "Grilled Pizza the Right Way: The Best Technique for Cooking Incredible Tasting Pizza & Flatbread on Your Barbecue Perfectly Chewy & Crispy Every Time"
English | 2015 | pages: 208 | ISBN: 1624140971 | EPUB | 17,5 mb
The Secret to The Perfect

Antero Garcia, "Good Reception: Teens, Teachers, and Mobile Media in a Los Angeles High School "
English | ISBN: 0262037084 | 2017 | 248 pages | PDF | 4 MB
A year in the life of a ninth-grade English class shows how participatory culture and mobile devices can transform learning in schools.

Marie Phillips, "Gods Behaving Badly"
English | 2008 | pages: 277 | ISBN: 0099513021 | EPUB | 0,5 mb
Being immortal isn't all it's cracked up to be. Life's hard for a Greek god in the 21st century: nobody believes in you any more, even your own family doesn't respect you, and you're stuck in a delapidated hovel in north London with too many siblings and not enough hot water. But for Artemis (goddess of hunting, professional dog walker), Aphrodite (goddess of beauty, telephone sex operator) and Apollo (god of the sun, TV psychic) there's no way out...Until a meek cleaner and her would-be boyfriend come into their lives, and turn the world literally upside down. "Gods Behaving Badly" is that rare thing, a charming, funny, utterly original first novel that satisfies the head and the heart.

Franco Ferrucci, Raymond Rosenthal, "God: The Autobiography"
English | 2013 | pages: 46 | ASIN: B00D96AO0S | EPUB | 0,8 mb
At the center of Franco Ferrucci's God: An Autobiography is one tender, troubled character: God. In the beginning is God's solitude, and because God is lonely he creates the world. He falls in love with Earth, plunges into the oceans, lives as plant and reptile and bird. His every thought and mood serve to populate the planet, with consequences that run away from him-sometimes delightfully, sometimes unfortunately. Witty, thought-provoking, and beautifully translated, this playful and irresistible Short will leave you wondering where philosophy ends and fiction begins, while it recounts thousands of years of religious thought-and reminds you that above all else, God knows how to tell a good story.

Goal Setting & Positive Leadership In The Workplace: Teambuilding, Productivity and Time Management In Business by Will Weiser
English | 2022 | ISBN: N/A | ASIN: B0B75M61CY | 87 pages | EPUB | 0.16 Mb
If you are an Entrepreneur and you want to create a positive atmosphere at your workplace, this book is for you!

Liana De Girolami Cheney, "Giorgio Vasari's Teachers: Sacred and Profane Art"
English | 2007 | pages: 407 | ISBN: 0820488135 | PDF | 135,0 mb
This book examines the artistic, cultural, and historical influence of Giorgio Vasari's teachers, mentors, and patrons on his sacred and profane paintings. As a Maniera artist, Vasari learns to admire and assimilate the art of the ancient masters. With the guidance of Dante's literary writings and Marsilio Ficino's Neoplatonic philosophy, Vasari reveals a moral and didactic vision in his art. Additionally, Vasari's artistic patronage is influenced by the political views of NiccolГІ Machiavelli. In the integration of both ancient art and myths with the didactic legacy of biblical figures and moral personifications, Vasari manifests his artistic theory and symbolism in his sacred and profane paintings.

David Powers, "Getting StartED with CSS"
English | 2009 | pages: 563 | ISBN: 1430225432 | PDF | 18,3 mb
Knowledge of Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) is essential for developing modern, attractive websites, but many beginners are put off by the need to learn about unfamiliar concepts, such as selectors, properties, and classes, before they can achieve anything. Getting StartED with CSS takes a practical approach by showing you how to use CSS in simple stages, starting by changing the default appearance of HTML tags to improve the look of text and links. It assumes no prior knowledge of CSS and avoids bombarding you with unnecessary technical details. At the same time, it explains all the main points and acts as a reference that you can come back to when you need to refresh your memory. More advanced concepts are introduced gradually, so that by the end of the book you'll have a solid understanding of all the main aspects of CSS. Particular attention is paid to avoiding the common pitfalls of beginners, enabling you to create websites that not only look good, but also are easy to maintain.