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Repleta
by Sylvia MorrowPensó que nunca sería capaz de encontrar un amante, pero él había pasado años con ella en la misma cama. La fictofílica Anne, obsesionada con el anime, odia tanto que la toquen que puede que nunca tenga sexo. Realmente no le importa mientras tenga a su almohada favorita la cual fricciona cada vez que necesita llegar al clímax. La almohada favorita de Anne es más que un saco de algodón repleto de plumas… está vivo pero nadie lo sabe. Sus fibras entretejen pulsaciones mágicas y sensuales cada vez que ella lo toca. Lo único que él quiere es convertirse en el hombre que Anne necesita. Suave, moldeable y listo para cumplir todos sus deseos. Una vez que reúna toda la magia para convertirse en hombre, ¿aceptará Anne sus caricias ansiosas? ¿Podrán tela y piel unirse en un paraíso erótico? ¿Será que más de uno acabe repleto? Repleta es una historia de romance sobre una almohada viviente para lectores mayores de 18 años.
Representation: The Birth of Historical Reality from the Death of the Past (Columbia Themes in Philosophy)
by Franklin Rudolf AnkersmitWhat makes historical writing distinctive? In Representation, Franklin Rudolf Ankersmit—the preeminent figure in the philosophy of history today—offers a deeply original way of understanding the practice of historical writing and a powerful vindication of history as an empirical discipline. Based on a new reading of the philosophy of G. W. Leibniz, Ankersmit constructs a rigorous framework for understanding the nature of historical argument.Representation argues that while previous states of affairs have left evidence that can be used to formulate true statements, the past itself is irretrievably lost. A condition of historical writing is that the past as such does not exist. Historical texts are best understood as complex signs that mutually criticize one another to compose a historical reality fundamentally distinct from common-sense notions of the past.Representation casts an entirely new light on fundamental concepts such as historical truth, historical debate, and historical rationality. Cogent, forceful, and provocative, this book is the most ambitious work in the philosophy of history in many years.
Representations of Language Learning and Literacy: How to Read Literacy Narratives (Literary Criticism and Cultural Theory)
by Elena WestRepresentations of language learning and literacy, also known as “literacy narratives” are a staple of literature. They tell stories of conflict that illuminate the sociocultural dynamics whereby we learn to speak, read, and write. Yet, they tend to be read as stories about the “powers” of language and literacy – the power to make someone “human”, to form identity, and improve one’s social status. This book introduces the “literacy narrative approach”, a methodology for the study of literacy narratives that accounts for the conflict that pervades them. It achieves this by focussing on how the texts represent the interactions between writing and other semiotic modes (multimodality).Sitting at the interface between theory and practice, it provides three practical applications of the literacy narrative approach and, in the process, develops a theoretical perspective for thinking about language learning, literacy, and communication as they are practised in the real world.
Republic of Fiji: Republic of Fiji: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for the Republic of Fiji
by International Monetary Fund. Asia and Pacific DeptA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Republic of Kosovo: Second Reviews Under The Stand-by Arrangement And The Arrangement Under The Resilience And Sustainability Facility And Request For Modification Of Reform Measure-press Release; Staff Report; And Statement By The Executive Director For Republic Of Kosovo (Imf Staff Country Reports)
by International Monetary Fund. European Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Republic of Poland: Technical Assistance Report-Aligning the Stabilizing Expenditure Rule to the European Union Fiscal Framework
by International Monetary Fund. Fiscal Affairs Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Republic of Slovenia: Selected Issues (Imf Staff Country Reports)
by International Monetary Fund. European Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Republic of Slovenia: 2024 Article Iv Consultation-press Release; Staff Report; And Statement By The Executive Director For The Republic Of Slovenia (Imf Staff Country Reports)
by International Monetary Fund. European Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Republic of South Sudan: 2023 Article IV Consultation, and First and Second Reviews under the Staff-Monitored Program with Board Involvement-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Republic of South Sudan
by International Monetary Fund. African Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Republic of the Marshall Islands: Technical Assistance Report-consumer Price Index Mission (january 15-26, 2024) (Technical Assistance Reports)
by International Monetary Fund. Statistics Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Requiem for a Mouse (Cat in the Stacks Mystery #16)
by Miranda JamesLibrarian Charlie Harris and his ever-intuitive feline friend Diesel must catch a killer in a deadly game of cat and mouse where no one is who they seem to be...At last, Charlie and Helen Louise&’s wedding is only a month away. They&’re busy preparing for the big day, and the last thing Charlie needs is a new mystery to solve. Enter Tara Martin, a shy, peculiar woman who has recently started working part-time at Helen Louise&’s bistro and helping Charlie in the archive. Tara isn&’t exactly friendly and she has an angry outburst at the library that leaves Charlie baffled. And then she abruptly leaves a catered housewarming party Charlie&’s son Sean is throwing to celebrate his new home in the middle of her work shift. Before ducking out of the party, Tara looked terrified and Charlie wonders if she&’s deliberately trying to escape notice. Is she hiding from someone?When Tara is viciously attacked and lands in the hospital, Charlie knows his instincts were correct: Tara was in trouble and someone was after her. With the help of his much beloved cat, Diesel, Charlie digs deeper, and discovers shocking glimpses into Tara&’s past that they could never have predicted. Will they catch the villain before Charlie&’s own happily ever after with Helen Louise is ruined?
Research and Publication Ethics: An Introduction
by Nimit Chowdhary Sunayana Monika PrakashThis book provides a comprehensive overview of research and publication ethics and guides young researchers on how to conduct ethical research and publish their work responsibly. It presents an understanding of ethical practices in research and how they apply to research and publication by examining the different ethical theories and their application. The book also discusses the different factors influencing ethical decision-making and probes into the ethical issues that can arise in the research process. It explores the different forms of scientific misconduct, such as data fabrication and falsification, plagiarism, and conflicts of interest, and provides strategies for ethical research. The book also details the impact of scientific misconduct on research and publication and the strategies for preventing and detecting misconduct.Aligning to the belief that promoting ethical research practices is essential for advancing science and society, this book will be helpful for young researchers, scholars, aspiring researchers, and academicians interested in ethical research practices in multiple disciplines.
Research as Accompaniment: Solidarity and Community Partnerships for Transformative Action
by Alexander Rödlach Martín Renzo Rosales LaShaune P. JohnsonThis volume expands conversations about participatory, community-engaged, and action-oriented research that inspires social change.The authors contend that long-term community partnerships, inspired by solidarity and characterized by equality and reciprocity, result in a deep understanding of community concerns and increase the likelihood that research findings will have an impact on both the community partners and the broader society. Such research relationships, the authors maintain, are best understood as accompaniment. This book recognizes the potential as well as constraints of conceptualizing research as accompaniment and emphasizes that this approach is both a continuum and a process.Suitable for students and scholars of ethnographic and qualitative methods (and professionals using those methods, such as those in non-government organizations), it will appeal to those interested in research with communities in a wide variety of social science and other disciplines, including anthropology, nursing, and public health, amongst others.
Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
by S. Alexander Haslam Tegan Cruwys Craig McGarty Niklas K. SteffensUpdated with new chapters on multiple regression and high-level research methods, this 4th edition of Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology delivers all you need to develop a practical understanding of both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research in psychology. In particular, this book guides you through the range of choices and considerations involved in research design, data analysis and report presentation. Your learning is supported by a range of features, both in the book and online. These include: Research Bites, to provide you with practical insights that arise from the most current research practice Test yourself questions, to check your understanding Exercises, to test your knowledge Glossary, to help you with key terms Research evaluation and improvement checklists – quick summaries of best practice for you to refer to Online appendices, including data sets to practice with! And much more… S. Alexander Haslam is Professor of Psychology and Laureate Fellow at the University of Queensland Craig McGarty is an adjunct professor at Western Sydney University Tegan Cruwys is Associate Professor and NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow at the Australian National University Niklas K. Steffens is Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for Business and Organisational Psychology at the University of Queensland
Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology
by S. Alexander Haslam Tegan Cruwys Craig McGarty Niklas K. SteffensUpdated with new chapters on multiple regression and high-level research methods, this 4th edition of Research Methods and Statistics in Psychology delivers all you need to develop a practical understanding of both quantitative and qualitative approaches to research in psychology. In particular, this book guides you through the range of choices and considerations involved in research design, data analysis and report presentation. Your learning is supported by a range of features, both in the book and online. These include: Research Bites, to provide you with practical insights that arise from the most current research practice Test yourself questions, to check your understanding Exercises, to test your knowledge Glossary, to help you with key terms Research evaluation and improvement checklists – quick summaries of best practice for you to refer to Online appendices, including data sets to practice with! And much more… S. Alexander Haslam is Professor of Psychology and Laureate Fellow at the University of Queensland Craig McGarty is an adjunct professor at Western Sydney University Tegan Cruwys is Associate Professor and NHMRC Emerging Leadership Fellow at the Australian National University Niklas K. Steffens is Associate Professor and Director of the Centre for Business and Organisational Psychology at the University of Queensland
Research Methods for Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Science and Practice
by Richard N. Landers Tara S. BehrendThis important and useful book offers a clear and comprehensive foundation for research methods in industrial and organizational (I-O) psychology. The text provides readers with a key understanding of the research, theory, and practice needed towards becoming a research methods expert.The use of trustworthy and rigorous research methods is foundational to advancing the science of industrial and organizational psychology and its practice in the field. Understanding this, the authors have paired straightforward, plainly written explanations in a conversational tone with illuminating diagrams and illustrations. Many descriptions are followed by in-depth demonstrations and examples from relevant software, including SPSS, R, and even Excel when it’s the best option available. Insightful and accessible, the text covers the full gamut of I-O research methods, from theory to practice and everywhere between.Paired with a detailed instructor’s manual, this book serves as a gentle but thorough introduction to the complex world of research methods in I-O psychology for both master’s and Ph.D. students, as well as researchers, academics, and practitioners.
Research Methods in Human Resource Management: Investigating a Business Issue
by Valerie Anderson Dr Rita FontinhaFully updated throughout, this fifth edition is essential reading for master's-level CIPD and non-CIPD students alike.Balancing theoretical frameworks and practical guidance, Research Methods in Human Resource Management explains everything from defining a hypothesis and planning the research process through to reviewing literature and documents, collecting and analysing both qualitative and quantitative data. There is also guidance on how to write the research project with best practice sample literature reviews and write-ups included.Fully updated throughout, this edition now includes expert discussion of how secondary data can be used in a research project as well as new material on ethics, sustainability and data collection in a hybrid world. This book also includes international examples and discussion of collecting data from different geographies. Mapped to the CIPD Advanced module, Business Research in People Practice, this is an invaluable textbook for all postgraduate HR students needing to complete a dissertation or research project. 'Review and Reflect' sections at the end of each chapter, case illustrations and activities help to consolidate learning and online resources include an Instructor's manual, PowerPoint slides and annotated weblinks.
Research on Innovation of Express Delivery Network Management: Network Optimization, Operation Mechanism and Mode Reform
by Pengfei Li Jianhong WuThe express delivery industry plays a pivotal role in fostering social and economic advancements. Promoting its development requires two key strategies: improving its infrastructure and revolutionizing its management approach. For this innovative research , the authors conduct a comprehensive examination of the express delivery industry’s network optimization policies, the intricacies and complexity of its operational mechanism and the reform path for its innovation model. The goal is to build a theory of operations for this industry that can facilitate management reform by improving standardization, optimizing overall functionality, and increasing efficiency
Researching Educational Practices, Teacher Education and Professional Development for Early Language Learning: Examples from Europe (Routledge Research in Language Education)
by Sandie Mourão Carolyn LeslieRecognising the urgent need for further progress in teacher education and preparation for the success of early language learning, this volume presents research on the education and professional development of teachers, exploring how they can foster multilingual spaces in the early years of formal education.Investigating a range of European contexts, the book examines the effectiveness of teacher education for early language learning, covering contexts of multilingualism and English as a foreign language (EFL) with children under the age of 12. Split into three parts examining research into teacher practices, education, and curricula, chapters cover emerging topics such as teacher education and local linguistic encounters; global citizenship and transcultural education; linguistic landscapes and visual narratives; mixed-age classrooms and literacy skills; pre-service and in-service teacher education; and teacher and teacher educator competencies and beliefs.Offering a unique combination of foci on teachers, teacher education and classroom practice, this book will be of great interest to researchers and postgraduate students in the fields of early language education, multilingualism, EFL and teacher education more broadly. Student teachers and teachers working in early language learning contexts may also find the volume of interest.
Researching Mathematical Modelling Education in Disruptive Times (International Perspectives on the Teaching and Learning of Mathematical Modelling)
by Gabriele Kaiser Hans-Stefan Siller Vince GeigerThis edited volume documents research on mathematical modelling education, before, during, and after the Covid 19 pandemic. Mathematical modelling is essential for understanding natural and human generated phenomena, and informs decision-making about events such as the pandemic, climate change, and other disruptive events. Communication to the public, often by the media, makes use of mathematical modelling to justify changes to public policy, as seen during the COVID-19 crisis. Consequently, mathematical modelling has assumed an increasingly prominent role in curricula internationally, providing opportunities to understand how it is used in current circumstances and to plan for the needs of future societies. This book focuses on research on mathematical modelling education and its implementation at school and tertiary level. Contributions to the book and point to directions for further innovation in mathematical modelling education. Authors of this volume are members of the International Community of Teachers of Mathematical Modelling, the peak research body for the teaching and learning of mathematical modelling.
The Reshaping of China’s Industry Chains
by CICC Research, CICC Global InstituteThis open access book offers a comprehensive analysis of the opportunities and challenges facing the development of China’s industry chains in a changing landscape. As the trend of deglobalization is intensifying, the global supply chain has suffered from external shocks, prompting both the private and public sectors to reflect on the stability of the supply chain. As such, governments are putting greater emphasis on the resilience and “security” of industry chains. How will the changing circumstances across the globe affect China’s industry chains? This book suggests that amidst the trend of deglobalization, it is important for China to leverage its advantages in economies of scale to improve both the efficiency and security of industry chains. By examining the current state of global trends, international trade, and industrial policies, the book outlines potential pathways of the development of global supply chains, and provides insights on the challenges and opportunities for China. This book also focuses on strategically important sectors in the digital, green, logistics, and manufacturing industries, presenting an in-depth discussion of the prospects of each industry chain. Being both readable and academically rigorous, this book is well-suited for readers from in the fields of public policy, economics, finance, and for those who seek to better understand the reshaping of China’s industry chains. The work cites information from various sources, including academic journals, policy institutions, and a network of primary sources such as industry experts and renowned academics.
Reshaping Power Dynamics Between Sustainable Growth and Technical Disruption: 6th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences, ICESS 2023, Bucharest, Romania (Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics)
by Alina Mihaela Dima Sorin VâlceaThis book covers various topics related to economics and the social sciences, such as artificial intelligence, sustainability, ESG, and tax administration. The respective contributions provide insights and perspectives on the current challenges and opportunities in these fields, while also showcasing the latest research and innovations from scholars and practitioners around the world. The book is based on the papers presented at the 6th International Conference on Economics and Social Sciences, ICESS 2023, which was held in Bucharest, Romania.
The Resilience of Cultural Landscapes: Perspectives from UNESCO World Heritage Sites (Springer Geography)
by Fabrizio AimarThis book explores the possibility of building the resilience of the UNESCO cultural landscapes, both using theoretical conceptions and practical strategies and actions. Two case studies have been selected, one in Italy and one in China, which have then been explored for the first time in such a comparative way. Different notions of landscape, as well as the driving force of changes affecting these landscapes, are examined and compared. Moreover, the perceptions of the local communities regarding these landscapes are examined, using online questionnaires with over 400 participants. This research highlights the need for an integrated management system, building stronger rural communities able to manage change and continuity. Five pillars to build the resilience of these landscapes have been provided, with schemes and figures, requiring a people-centered approach in their management. This book demonstrates strong connections between identity and landscape resilience, especially in inlandareas where the sense of identity is most prominent. Furthermore, it is structured to make it possible to replicate this investigation in ordinary case studies, i.e. ordinary landscapes. Scholars and professionals interested in cultural landscapes and heritage conservation are target of this book, as well as site managers.
Resilient Grieving, Second Edition (Second Edition): How To Find Your Way Through A Devastating Loss
by Lucy HoneThe loss of someone you hold dear may be beyond your control; being paralyzed by grief is not. In 2014, Dr. Lucy Hone, the trailblazer in the field of Resilient Grieving, was faced with her own inescapable sorrow after her twelve-year-old daughter was killed in a car accident. By developing—and following—the strategies of Resilient Grieving shared here, she found a proactive way to manage her grief, embrace life again, and discover profound meaning. In this completely updated and expanded second edition, she continues to shift the narrative on how to grieve. With new scientific evidence, Dr. Hone demonstrates the inadequacy and potential harm of Kübler-Ross’s Five Stages model of grief. In its place, Dr. Hone shares the best of contemporary grief advice—offering tools to handle emotions, manage relationships, and get the support you need—replacing helplessness with hope and a sense of control. Here, also, are all-new, practical insights into how to keep your loved one’s memory alive. Dr. Hone has never been more convinced that the tools of Resilient Grieving can transform the ways that readers approach grief, helping them draw on their innate ability to cope with loss and become active participants in their grief journey—and, in time, get back to living happy, healthy, meaningful lives, just as she has done.
Resilient Hybrid Electronics for Extreme/Harsh Environments
by Amanda Schrand Larry L. J. Richard Holmes Eric MacDonaldThe success of future innovative technology relies upon a community with a shared vision. Here, we present an overview of the latest technological progress in the field of printed electronics for use in harsh or extreme environments. Each chapter unlocksscientific and engineering discoveries that will undoubtedly lead to progression from proof of concept to device creation.The main topics covered in this book include some of the most promising materials, methods, and the ability to integrate printed materials with commercial components to provide the basis for the next generation of electronics that are dubbed “survivable” in environments with high g‑forces, corrosion, vibration, and large temperature fluctuations. A wide variety of materials are discussed that contribute to robust hybrid electronics, including printable conductive composite inks, ceramics and ceramic matrix composites, polymer‑erived ceramics, thin metal films, elastomers, solders and epoxies, to name a few. Collectively, these materials and associated components are used to construct conductive traces, interconnects, antennas, pressure sensors, temperature sensors, power inducting devices, strain sensors and gauges, soft actuators, supercapacitors, piezo ionic elements, resistors, waveguides, filters, electrodes, batteries, various detectors, monitoring devices, transducers, and RF systems and graded dielectric, or graded index (GRIN) structures. New designs that incorporate the electronics as embedded materials into channels, slots and other methods to protect the electronics from the extreme elements of the operational environment are also envisioned to increase their survivability while remaining cognizant of the required frequency of replacement, reapplication and integration of power sources. Lastly, the ability of printer manufacturers, software providers and users to work together to build multi‑axis, multi‑material and commercial‑off‑the‑shelf (COTS) integration into user‑friendly systems will be a great advancement for the field of printed electronics.Therefore, the blueprint for manufacturing resilient hybrid electronics consists of novel designs that exploit the benefits of advances in additive manufacturing that are then efficiently paired with commercially available components to produce devices that exceed known constraints. As a primary example, metals can be deposited onto polymers in a variety of ways, including aerosol jetting, microdispensing, electroplating, sintering, vacuum deposition, supersonic beam cluster deposition, and plasma‑based techniques, to name a few. Taking these scientific discoveries and creatively combining them into robotic, multi‑material factories of the future could be one shared aim of the printed electronics community toward survivable device creation.