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The American Naturalist, volume 204 number 1 (July 2024)
by The American NaturalistThis is volume 204 issue 1 of The American Naturalist. Since its inception in 1867, The American Naturalist has maintained its position as one of the world’s premier peer-reviewed publications in ecology, evolution, and behavior research. Its goals are to publish articles that are of broad interest to the readership, pose new and significant problems, introduce novel subjects, develop conceptual unification, and change the way people think. The American Naturalist emphasizes sophisticated methodologies and innovative theoretical syntheses — all in an effort to advance the knowledge of organic evolution and other broad biological principles.
The Football 100
by The AthleticA masterful ode to America’s game—and an unforgettable portrait of its greatest legends written by America’s best sportswriters.It is a question that has bedeviled football fans for generations: Who’s the best? Of the more than 25,000 men who have suited up during the NFL’s century of existence, which ones stood head and shoulders above all others?At The Athletic, home to the best newsroom in sports, this question would become a labor of love for dozens of the best football writers on the planet, including Mike Sando and Dan Pompei. Over the course of 100 riveting profiles based on many hundreds of interviews with players, coaches, broadcasters, and others, this is a penetrating look at the greatest players to ever don cleats and pads, as well as a view from the trenches of the harsh realities of a brutal game. 100 photographs throughout the text offer testament to both the glory and the physical toll of football.Among them:Walter Payton, who once played with a 104-degree fever—and broke the single game rushing record with 275 yardsJim Otto, the legendary offensive lineman who paid the ultimate price, suffering 35 concussions and undergoing a total of 74 surgeriesJohnny Unitas, who began his career playing quarterback, safety, and punter in a semi-pro league for $6 a gameBrett Favre whose very first NFL pass was a pick-six, and Tom Brady, whose very first college pass was also a pick-sixBronco Nagurski, who had a size 22 neck, and moonlighted as a professional wrestler—during football seasonGrambling State, the tiny historically Black university that produced three of the greatest players of the 1960’sThe equipment manager who would order 4 different sizes of thigh pad: “Small, Medium, Large, and Earl Campbell"Chuck Bednarik, who once tore his bicep muscle from the bone, fastened it back in place with athletic tape, and returned to the game—an exhibition gameWhere are these legends as well as today's stars—Patrick Mahomes, Aaron Rodgers, Julio Jones, Aaron Donald, and others--ranked? You'll find out here, among players from 1920 to the present day, from the Patriots in the east to the 49ers in the west, featuring names like “Night Train,” “Iron Mike” “Bulldog,” and “Crazylegs,” The Football 100 shares stunning new stories you’ve never heard before, and resurrects the legacies of unfairly forgotten greats. Deeply reported, beautifully written, and sure to spark heated debate among football fans of all stripes, this book sets a new standard for writing about the game.
The Biological Bulletin, volume 245 number 1 (August 2023)
by The Biological BulletinThis is volume 245 issue 1 of The Biological Bulletin. The Biological Bulletin disseminates novel scientific results in broadly related fields of biology in keeping with more than 100 years of a tradition of excellence. The Bulletin publishes outstanding original research with an overarching goal of explaining how organisms develop, function, and evolve in their natural environments. To that end, the journal publishes papers in the fields of Neurobiology and Behavior, Physiology and Biomechanics, Ecology and Evolution, Development and Reproduction, Cell Biology, Symbiosis and Systematics. The Bulletin emphasizes basic research, including articles on marine model systems and those of an interdisciplinary nature.
The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, volume 75 number 2 (June 2024)
by The British Journal for the Philosophy of ScienceThis is volume 75 issue 2 of The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science. Since 1950, The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science (BJPS) has presented the best new work in the discipline. An international leader in the philosophy of science, BJPS showcases outstanding research on a variety of topics, from the nature of models and simulations to mathematical explanation and foundational issues in the physical, life, and social sciences. Published on behalf of the British Society for the Philosophy of Science, the journal offers innovative and thought-provoking papers that open up new areas of inquiry or shed new light on well-known issues.
The Encyclopedia of Mediterranean: Over 350 Recipes from the Center of the Culinary World (Encyclopedia Cookbooks)
by The Coastal KitchenExplore the sun-drenched flavors of the Mediterranean with this comprehensive culinary guide.The Encyclopedia of Mediterranean is your passport to a world of vibrant, healthful, and diverse cuisine. Overflowing with over 350 mouth-watering recipes, this cookbook takes you on a journey through the olive groves of Greece, the vineyards of Italy, the spice markets of Morocco, and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary adventure, this book equips you with everything you need to prepare authentic Mediterranean dishes right in your own kitchen. From crowd-pleasing tapas and meze to hearty mains and delectable desserts, these dishes showcase the Mediterranean's signature ingredients like fresh produce, nourishing grains, aromatic herbs and spices, and of course, plenty of olive oil.Inside you'll find:350 recipes for soups, salads, entrees, desserts, and moreStunning full-color photographyTips and techniques that help you extract maximum flavor from each ingredientThis cookbook isn't just a celebration of Mediterranean cuisine, but of the Mediterranean lifestyle, which emphasizes balance, variety, and enjoyment in eating. Savor the flavors of the Mediterranean, one delicious dish at a time.
The Young Chef: Recipes and Techniques for Kids Who Love to Cook
by The Culinary Institute of America Mark AinsworthLearn how to cook and think like a chef from the best of the best—the experts at The Culinary Institute of America Aspiring chefs turn to The Culinary Institute of America for top-tier training—and now younger cooks can too. Coauthored by chef-instructor (and parent) Mark Ainsworth, this book is for kids ages ten to fourteen who love to cook or who want to learn how, from the perspective of the nation&’s best culinary college. It begins with techniques—from key cooking methods to staying safe in the kitchen to how food fuels your body—then augments those lessons with more than one hundred recipes for dishes that kids (and their families and friends) will love, from Chinese &“Takeout&” Chicken and Broccoli to Mexican Street Corn Salad to DIY Hummus to Raspberry Shave Ice. These recipes are easy enough that beginners can try them with confidence, but are loaded with insider tips, fun facts, kitchen vocab, and other teaching moments so that more adventurous junior cooks can use them as a springboard to take their skills to the next level, express their culinary creativity, and have fun in the kitchen!
The Elementary School Journal, volume 124 number 4 (June 2024)
by The Elementary School JournalThis is volume 124 issue 4 of The Elementary School Journal. The Elementary School Journal (ESJ) has served researchers, teacher educators, and practitioners in the elementary and middle school education for more than one hundred years. ESJ publishes peer-reviewed articles that pertain to both education theory and research and their implications for teaching practice. In addition, ESJ presents articles that relate the latest research in child development, cognitive psychology, and sociology to school learning and teaching.
Survival: June-July 2024
by The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)Survival, the IISS’s bimonthly journal, challenges conventional wisdom and brings fresh, often controversial, perspectives on strategic issues of the moment.In this issue: François Heisbourg considers how Europeans might prepare for a disrupted US security commitment if Donald Trump becomes president again – free to read Lanxin Xiang warns that the Biden administration’s democracy-versus-autocracy framework increases the risk of conflict between the United States and China Daniel Byman argues that the Gaza war will leave both Israel and Hamas worse off – free to read Hanna Notte assesses the impact of the Russia–Ukraine war on multilateral nuclear forums and on the broader nuclear order And ten more thought-provoking pieces, as well as our regular Book Reviews and Noteworthy column. Editor: Dr Dana AllinManaging Editor: Jonathan StevensonAssociate Editor: Carolyn WestEditorial Assistant: Conor Hodges
Estimating Checklist for Capital Projects
by Association of The Joint Development BoardThis book provides a checklist, classified by work section, which will enable the cost engineer to ensure that no items of significant cost have been omitted.
The Journal of Modern History, volume 96 number 2 (June 2024)
by The Journal of Modern HistoryThis is volume 96 issue 2 of The Journal of Modern History. The Journal of Modern History is recognized as the leading journal worldwide for the study of all varieties of European history. The journal's broad geographical and temporal scope-the history of Europe since the Renaissance-makes it unique: JMH explores not only events and movements in single countries but also broader questions that span particular times and places.
The Journal of Politics, volume 86 number 3 (July 2024)
by The Journal of PoliticsThis is volume 86 issue 3 of The Journal of Politics. Established in 1939 and published for the Southern Political Science Association, The Journal of Politics is a leading general-interest journal of political science and the oldest regional political science journal in the United States. The scholarship published in The Journal of Politics is theoretically innovative and methodologically diverse, and comprises a blend of the various intellectual approaches that make up the discipline. The Journal of Politics features balanced treatments of research from scholars around the world, in all subfields of political science including American politics, comparative politics, international relations, political theory, and political methodology.
The Journal of Religion, volume 104 number 3 (July 2024)
by The Journal of ReligionThis is volume 104 issue 3 of The Journal of Religion. The Journal of Religion promotes critical, hermeneutical, historical, and constructive inquiry into religion. The journal publishes articles in theology, religious ethics, and philosophy of religion, as well as articles that approach the role of religion in culture and society from a historical, sociological, psychological, linguistic, or artistic standpoint. It also publishes highly specialized research in limited areas of inquiry that has significance for a wider readership.
52 Random Weekend Projects: For Budding Inventors and Backyard Builders
by The King of RandomFrom one of the most popular project channels on YouTube comes a how-to book on building things that go boom. Grant Thompson, "The King of Random," has created one of the most popular project channels on YouTube, featuring awesome videos such as How to Make a Laser Assisted Blowgun and Assassin’s Micro Crossbow. He currently has almost 10 million subscribers, posts 5 times a week, and averages over 40 million views a month.Partnering with Grant is Ted Slampyak, the artist behind the #1 New York Times bestseller 100 Deadly Skills.52 Random Weekend Projects: For Budding Inventors and Backyard Builders is a guide that enables ordinary folks to build an impressive arsenal of projects. These crafts combine some of Grant’s most popular projects—Matchbox Rockets, Pocket Slingshot Super Shooters, Proto-Putty, Ninja Balls, Mini Matchstick Guns, The Clothespin Pocket Pistol—with many new ones, providing clear instructions on how to build them step-by-step.Broken down into Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced sections, 52 Random Weekend Projects is loaded with truly amazing projects, including:- Mousetrap Handgun- Mini Solar Scorcher- Air Vortex Canon- Air Mounted Skewer Shooter- Paracord Bullwhip- Bottle Cap Party Whistle- Ninja Stress Balls- Tablecloth Parachute- Skyblaster SlingshotAnd many more!
Earth’s Changing Climate Engineering Internship: Rooftops for Sustainable Cities, Copymaster Compilation
by The Lawrence Hall of ScienceNIMAC-sourced textbook
Metabolism Engineering Internship: Health Bars for Disaster Relief, Copymaster Compilation
by The Lawrence Hall of ScienceNIMAC-sourced textbook
Metabolism: Making the Diagnosis, Copymaster Compilation
by The Lawrence Hall of ScienceNIMAC-sourced textbook
Metabolism: Making the Diagnosis, Investigation Notebook, with Article Compilation [Grade 7]
by The Lawrence Hall of ScienceNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Casagrandes Vol. 1: We're All Familia (Casagrandes #1)
by The Loud House Creative TeamWhen Lincoln Loud&’s close friend Ronnie Anne and her brother Bobby Santiago moved away from Royal Oaks to the Big City, they had no idea that they were about to start an exciting new chapter in their lives, while living in an apartment above their abuelo&’s Mercado. Together with their mom, Maria, they are adapting from going to a family of three in Royal Oaks to living with their whole extended family, headed by the kids&’ abuelos, Hector and Rosa, in the big city. Now, The Casagrandes are starring in their own popular animated series on Nickelodeon! Collecting The Casagrandes&’s greatest comic stories from the hit The Loud House graphic novel series. Featuring stories from the creative team of the hit Nickelodeon shows The Loud House and The Casagrandes!
The Casagrandes Vol. 2 (Casagrandes #2)
by The Loud House Creative TeamRonnie Anne Santiago is back with her full extended family, the Casagrandes. Her new life in the big city is one great adventure, full of new discoveries, love, laughter, and plenty of food (thanks to her abuela). Like when they experience &“Cooking with the Casagrandes,&” for example. Plus: Learn that Aunt Frida&’s mantra of the day is &“Life Imitates Art,&” and even get the latest scoop from &“Gossip Guy&” Hector. It&’s a grande celebration of the Casagrandes&’ greatest comic stories. Plus, all-new stories featuring the Casagrandes and never before seen biographies, and behind the scenes interviews with show talents!
The Casagrandes Vol. 3: Brand Stinkin New (Casagrandes #3)
by The Loud House Creative TeamLincoln Loud&’s close friend Ronnie Anne and Bobby Santiago recently moved to Great Lakes City to live with their multi-generational family in an apartment building atop a bustling mercado. While Bobby helps his abuelo run the mercado, among other odd (really odd) jobs, Ronnie Anne skateboards through big city life with her friends. Living together with their mom, Maria, they are adapting from going to a family of three in Royal Oaks to living with their whole extended close-knit family of cousins and aunts and uncles and parrots and giant dogs… headed by the kids&’ abuelos, Hector and Rosa. Now, with more ALL-NEW comic stories, let the fiesta begin!
The Casagrandes Vol. 4: Friends And Family (Casagrandes #4)
by The Loud House Creative TeamRonnie Anne and Bobby Santiago are newcomers in Great Lakes City, living with their multi-generational family in a multi-cultural apartment building. Between helping out their abuelos, posing for their Tia Frida&’s latest art installment, or just getting some more family time with their cousins, it is never a dull moment. Join in all the laughs, love, food, and family with more all-new comic stories, featuring work from the creative team behind the animated series! ¡Vámonos!
Moosewood Restaurant Favorites: The 250 Most-Requested, Naturally-Delicious Recipes from One of America's Best-Loved Restaurants
by The Moosewood CollectiveThis selection of healthy recipes from one of America's most beloved restaurants is a perfect gift for aspiring gourmets.Moosewood Restaurant, founded in 1973, revolutionized vegetarian cooking by introducing delicious soups, satisfying sandwiches, warming casseroles, zesty entrees, spiffy salads, and divine desserts. Moosewood Restaurant Favorites contains 250 of their most requested recipes completely updated and revised to reflect the way they're cooked now-increasingly vegan and gluten-free, benefiting from fresh herbs, new varieties of vegetables, and the wholesome goodness of newly-rediscovered grains.This mouthwatering cookbook includes favorites like:- Red Lentil Soup with Ginger and Cilantro- Sweet-Potato and Black Bean Burrito- The Classic Moosewood Tofu Burger- Caramelized Onion Pie- Peruvian Quinoa Salad- Confetti Kale Slaw- Vegan Chocolate Cake- Moosewood Restaurant Brownies- Apple Spice Cake with Sesame SeedsIncluding a guide to natural-cooking techniques, Moosewood Restaurant Favorites is the next classic book on their much-loved cookbook shelf.