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The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman
by Gennifer CholdenkoReaders will be rooting for a happy ending for Hank in Newbery-Honor-winner Gennifer Choldenko&’s gripping story of a boy struggling to hold his family together when his mom doesn't come home.When eleven-year-old Hank&’s mom doesn&’t come home, he takes care of his toddler sister, Boo, like he always does. But it&’s been a week now. They are out of food and mom has never stayed away this long… Hank knows he needs help, so he and Boo seek out the stranger listed as their emergency contact.But asking for help has consequences. It means social workers, and a new school, and having to answer questions about his mom that he's been trying to keep secret. And if they can't find his mom soon, Hank and Boo may end up in different foster homes--he could lose everything. Gennifer Choldenko has written a heart-wrenching, healing, and ultimately hopeful story about how complicated family can be. About how you can love someone, even when you can&’t rely on them. And about the transformative power of second chances.
Term Limits and the Modern Era of Municipal Reform (Routledge Research in Urban Politics and Policy)
by Douglas CantorTerm limits enjoy broad popularity among Americans, yet scholarly literature has omitted two important questions from the study of municipal reform: Why are term limits so popular, and what are the causes of movements for term limits? In this book, Douglas Cantor exposes the causes of term limits at the local level of government to shed light on how and why the movement to adopt term limits came to exist.Cantor begins his analysis by providing a history of term limits, beginning with classical debates in Greek philosophy. He describes the benefits of studying the causes of term limits and how term limits are a direct manifestation of older values rooted in the American traditions of municipal reform. Part II examines 20 different municipalities across the continental United States that experienced a movement to implement term limits through a political campaign, voter initiative, or council-led charter amendment. Written to a common template and examining each case through the lens of the reform impulse, Cantor argues that the institutional lineage of the Progressives, namely council-manager governments, at-large elections, and nonpartisanship, is largely responsible for movements to implement term limits somewhere in the United States in almost every election.Terms Limits and the Modern Era of Municipal Reform brings a new dimension to the Progressive era, championing the study of local politics and its importance to understanding American politics.
Terminología del español: el término / Spanish Terminology: The Term
by Gabriel Quiroz Diego A. Burgos Juan Felipe Zuluaga MolinaTerminología del español: el término / Spanish Terminology: The Term provides a consolidated and research-based guide to Terminology Science in Spanish. This edited collection brings together experts in the field who draw upon a large-scale, multi-subject terminology and corpus linguistics research project to provide data, examples, trends, models, analysis, and discussion of terms.Readers will find this a practical guide to term characterization that can be applied to tasks and processes related to terminology, term extraction, specialized translation, knowledge representation, and language for specific purposes. Nine of the 13 chapters focus on a specialized category ranging from terminological nouns and verbs to complex terms and specialized phraseology and offers a qualitative characterization of the relevant category, as well as a quantitative insight into the category trends in a representative corpus of specialized discourses in Spanish. The volume also includes chapters on the teaching of terminology, term extraction, the methodology of terminological projects, and a quantum theory of the term.This volume will be of interest to specialists in Terminology, Spanish linguistics, technology-mediated language processing, specialized translation, specialized lexicography, and language for specific purposes.Terminología del español: el término / Spanish Terminology: The Term constituye una guía comprensiva y basada en investigación sobre la Terminología en español. Este volumen editado reúne a expertos en el campo, los cuales se basan en un proyecto de investigación multidisciplinario y representativo en terminología y lingüística de corpus para mostrar datos, ejemplos, tendencias, modelos, análisis y discusión de diversos términos.Los lectores encontrarán en este libro una guía práctica para la caracterización de términos, lo cual se puede aplicar a tareas y procesos relacionados con la terminología, la extracción de términos, la traducción especializada, la representación del conocimiento y el lenguaje con fines específicos, entre otros. Nueve de los 13 capítulos se centran en una categoría especializada que va desde sustantivos y verbos terminológicos hasta términos complejos y fraseología especializada, y ofrecen una caracterización cualitativa de la categoría relevante, así como una perspectiva cuantitativa sobre las tendencias de la categoría en un corpus representativo de discursos especializados en español. El volumen también incluye un capítulo que propone una teoría cuántica del término, así como tres capítulos adicionales dedicados a la enseñanza de la terminología, la extracción de términos y la metodología de proyectos terminológicos.El volumen será de interés para especialistas en Terminología, lingüística española, procesamiento del lenguaje mediado por tecnologías, traducción especializada, lexicografía especializada y lenguas con fines específicos.
Terra Vecchia ARAM Incontro
by A. K. FraileyAram deve portare in salvo il suo clan, proteggere un uomo innocente, perdonare la moglie ribelle e sfidare una maledizione che tormenta la sua anima. Mentre Aram incontra sia il bene che il male, un mondo alieno osserva e attende il loro ruolo nella speranza o nella disperazione futura dell’umanità.
A Texas Pioneer: Early Staging And Overland Freighting Days On The Frontiers Of Texas And Mexico
by August SantlebenStep into the rugged and adventurous world of the American frontier with August Santleben's A Texas Pioneer. This compelling autobiography offers an intimate and vivid account of life in 19th-century Texas, as experienced by one of its most colorful and resilient pioneers.August Santleben, a true frontiersman, recounts his journey from his early days as an immigrant to his ventures across the vast and untamed landscapes of Texas. A Texas Pioneer is rich with personal anecdotes and historical insights, capturing the challenges, dangers, and triumphs of pioneer life. Santleben's engaging narrative brings to life the spirit of exploration and determination that defined the era.Throughout the book, readers will encounter a wide array of experiences, from encounters with Native American tribes and battles with bandits to the daily struggles of ranching and farming. Santleben's detailed descriptions and heartfelt storytelling provide a genuine portrayal of the hardships and rewards of frontier life.A Texas Pioneer, also delves into significant historical events and figures that shaped Texas during the 19th century. Santleben offers a unique perspective on the social, political, and economic developments of the time, making this autobiography not only a personal memoir but also a valuable historical document.This book is an essential read for history enthusiasts, students of American history, and anyone fascinated by the pioneer spirit. August Santleben's A Texas Pioneer is a testament to the courage, ingenuity, and resilience of the individuals who helped shape the American West.Join August Santleben on his incredible journey through the wilds of Texas, and experience the adventures and challenges of a true Texas pioneer. A Texas Pioneer is a timeless and inspiring account that brings the rich history of the Lone Star State to life.
Texas Ranch Cold Case (Cowboy Protectors #4)
by Virginia VaughanSolving a decades-old crime will leave no place safe… Twenty years after her mother vanished, Ally Fulton returns to Harmon Ranch—the last place she was seen—and barely makes it out alive. Someone doesn&’t want Ally digging up the truth. With a target on her back, she reluctantly accepts protection from Officer Tucker Harmon. Can he keep Ally alive—and right his family&’s wrongs—before she&’s silenced for good?From Love Inspired Suspense: Courage. Danger. Faith.Cowboy Protectors Book 1: Kidnapped in TexasBook 2: Texas Ranch TargetBook 3: Dangerous Texas HideoutBook 4: Texas Ranch Cold Case
Text Processing with JavaScript
by Faraz K. KelhiniYou might think of regular expressions as the holy grail of text processing, but are you sure you aren't just shoehorning them in where standard built-in solutions already exist and would work better? JavaScript itself provides programmers with excellent methods for text manipulation, and knowing how and when to use them will help you write more efficient and performant code. From extracting data from APIs to calculating word counts and everything in between, discover how to pick the right tool for the job and make the absolute most of it every single time. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced programmer, this up-to-date guide will save you a ton of time when dealing with text. With Text Processing with JavaScript, you'll find a collection of tiny programs, each demonstrating a string manipulation approach in JavaScript. You'll also focus squarely on the practical aspects of text processing with JavaScript - that is, what each technique is designed to accomplish and how to use it in your program. Discover how to extract data from APIs and web pages, apply spelling corrections, convert and format currencies, and remove HTML tags from text. Learn to intersect tables, copy text to the clipboard, extract lists from text, and highlight sentences that contain a specific word. Find duplicate words and fix them automatically, modify a copy of an existing regex literal, match the beginning or end of a string, and remove all comments from JavaScript and HTML files with ease. Match non-ASCII words, calculate the word count of an article in any language, and more. Become a JavaScript expert and master chef of text processing with this collection of hands-on and production-ready recipes.
Textbook Culture: Pedagogy and Classroom Processes
by Pooja BhallaThis volume captures the essence of schooling in a structural manner and explores the classroom life in the larger schooling context. The emphasis is to uncover the necessary framework of classroom that is significant to understand the place of textbooks in the Indian school education system. By the use of ethnographic vignettes, it brings out the multiple patterns of teacher- student's interactions as they occur in different textbook-based situations. Through this, it sheds light on the primacy of the textbook approach in the classroom processes.The book also investigates the ways through which the students respond to the different pedagogic situations. In doing so, it explores the notions of student boredom, alienation, inclusion and exclusion, and the array of student-textbook experiences that are pivotal to the shape and reshape the classroom processes in the larger pedagogical discourses.This book will be of interest to researchers, students, and teachers of education studies, sociology and politics of education, teacher education, childhood and youth studies, and urban studies. It will also be useful for education policymakers, and professionals in the development sector.
Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: A life course approach
by Eric A.P. Steegers Carina G.J.M. Hilders Vincent W.V. Jaddoe Sam Schoenmakers Christianne J.M. de Groot Annemieke Hoek Ronald P. ZweemerIn this textbook the life course approach to women's health is applied to the clinical practice of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Life is considered a continuum ‘from the cradle to the grave’, where each life stage affects the individual's health and wellbeing and that of future generations. This approach in obstetric and gynaecological patient care provides a path towards healthy ageing, with specific attention for lifestyle, prevention and social context. By managing not only disease, but also the health of the population, women's healthcare providers will deliver future care in a much more multidisciplinary fashion. In this second edition of Textbook of Obstetrics and Gynaecology: A life course approach all texts have been updated and new chapters have been added on transgender care, multiple pregnancy, clinical placenta disorders, endometriosis and obstetric emergencies by an outstanding team of authors. The illustrative material has also been expanded including new introductory infographics to each life stage part of the book and new 3D video animations in the e-book version. The textbook should serve as a reference not only for medical and midwifery students but also for gynaecologists in training and other clinicians who have the privilege of caring for women and their families, from the earliest moments in life onwards.
Textual Patterns and Cosmic Designs in Early China
by Benoît VermanderVia a hermeneutics focused on Chinese numerology and concentric arrangements, this book offers a novel construal of the textual universe proper to early China writings.The author lays bare distinguishable patterns of textual composition while relating them to corresponding patterns of thinking. He differentiates rhetorical variants through detailed studies of the Zhuangzi’s Inner chapters, the Laozi, the Analects, and the Huainanzi. The philosophical depth and relevance of the Chinese ancient worldview appear in a fresh light when one unearths the patterns into which its content is embedded. The focus on textual patterns and rhetorical arrangements also facilitates the reading of Chinese classics alongside other traditions.The book will be a valuable reference for scholars and graduate students studying Chinese literary criticism, Chinese philosophy, and comparative philosophy.
Thailand: Contestation, Polarization, and Democratic Regression (Elements in Politics and Society in Southeast Asia)
by null Prajak KongkiratiThis Element aims to provide an overview of Thai politics with an up-to-date discussion of the characteristics of political regimes, political economy, and identity and mobilization that are grounded in historical analysis stretching back to the formation of the modern nation state. The thematic topics will focus on a) the chronic instability and ever-changing nature of political regimes resulting in the failure of democratic consolidation, b) the nexus of business and politics sustained by a patrimonial state structure, patronage politics and political corruption, and c) the contestation of identity and the causes and consequences of mass mobilization in the civic space and street politics.
Thank You, More Please: A Feminist Guide to Breaking Dumb Dating Rules and Finding Love
by Lily WombleGet unstuck from the patriarchal dark ages and find love once and for all with this feminist guide to navigating the perils and pitfalls of modern dating. It&’s not your fault that dating sucks, that the patriarchy has screwed up how we find love. From addictive dating apps that were built like slot machines to advice like &“Stop being so picky!&” (aka &“don&’t trust yourself&”), to single women being treated as less than because of their relationship status, dating can be a hot soup of existential exhaustion. In Thank You, More Please, dating coach and founder of Date Brazen, Lily Womble, flips patriarchal dating on its head and challenges you to ask for and get what you want. Lily, who has set up nearly 400 dates, was one of the top matchmakers in the U.S, but in her personal life she was constantly settling for toxic situationships. After growing up in the deep south, a late bloomer who hadn&’t had a long-term relationship, she&’d been labeled &“too much,&” and her deepest fear was that she wasn&’t qualified for the love and partnership she craved. She needed to learn how not to settle and to attract love on her terms. The steps in this book are exactly the steps Lily took to create a confident and joyful-as-fuck dating life that attracted the love of her life. Then, she broke up with matchmaking to become a feminist dating coach and help hundreds of women do the same. This proven feminist framework will help you create an epic love life, one that attracts more than you thought possible (more, please!). She includes tips on how to: ditch the self-blamey, rigid dating advice and start trusting your gut, embrace and celebrate your singleness, own all your relationship preferences and be powerfully picky, date like a feminist and attract the partnership you crave, And more! A hilarious, feminist, no BS guide with a joyful, unconventional formula, Thank You, More Please will show you how to ask for exactly what you want and find love exactly as you are.
That Night in the Library: A Novel
by Eva Jurczyk"Once you enter the library, there's no turning back." —Elle Cosimano, New York Times bestselling author of the Finlay Donovan mysteriesFrom critically acclaimed librarian and author Eva Jurczyk comes That Night in the Library, a chilling literary mystery that transports readers to a world where secrets live in the dark, books breathe fears to life, and the only way out is to wait until morning. On the night before graduation, seven students gather in the basement of their university's rare books library. They're not allowed in the library after closing time, but it's the perfect place for the ritual they want to perform—one borrowed from the Greeks, said to free those who take part in it from the fear of death. And what better time to seek the wisdom of ancient gods than in the hours before they'll scatter in different directions to start their real lives?But just a few minutes into their celebration, the lights go out—and one of them drops dead. As the body count rises, with nothing but the books to protect them, the group must figure out how to survive the night while trapped with a murderer.One night locked in the library. What could go wrong?
Their Surprise Amish Reunion: An Uplifting Inspirational Romance
by Jocelyn McClayHe&’s back in her town …and back in her heart Decades ago, Elizabeth Beiler turned down her beau&’s proposal and he left town heartbroken. Now Moses Glick is back—and he&’s the new owner of the restaurant she&’s been planning to purchase. But his temporary visit turns into a long-term stay when Elizabeth is injured. As they work together and old feelings resurface, can they open their hearts to a second chance…or will they let past hurts keep them apart?From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope.
Theodore Roosevelt: A Biography
by Henry F. PringleDive into the extraordinary life of the 26th President of the United States with Henry Pringle's meticulously researched and captivating biography, "Theodore Roosevelt: A Biography." This definitive work provides an in-depth look at one of America's most dynamic and influential leaders.Theodore Roosevelt was a man of many contradictions: a passionate conservationist who relished hunting, a fierce advocate for justice who reveled in the rough-and-tumble world of politics, and a warrior for peace who earned the Nobel Peace Prize. Pringle masterfully captures the essence of Roosevelt’s complex character, chronicling his journey from a sickly child to a robust and adventurous leader who reshaped the American presidency.Pringle's biography delves into Roosevelt's formative years, his relentless drive for reform as New York City's Police Commissioner, his valor in the Spanish-American War, and his groundbreaking policies as President, including the Square Deal and his efforts to regulate big business. The book also explores Roosevelt’s personal life, his enduring legacy, and his post-presidential adventures, highlighting his indomitable spirit and relentless pursuit of progress.Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, "Theodore Roosevelt: A Biography" offers a nuanced and engaging portrait of a man whose energy, intellect, and patriotism left an indelible mark on the nation. Whether you're a history enthusiast or new to the world of Roosevelt, this biography provides a comprehensive and compelling narrative of one of America's most beloved and influential figures.
The Theological Power of Film (Routledge Studies in Religion and Film)
by James LorenzThis book explores the theological power of film and seeks to render a properly theological account of cinematic art. It considers: What theology and theological practice does cinematic art give rise to? What are the perceptual and affective potentials of film for theology, and what, if anything, is theological about the cinematic medium itself? The author argues that film is a fundamentally embodied art form, a haptic and somatic medium of perception-cum-expression. This, combined with the distinct temporal aesthetic of film, invests cinema with profound theological potentials. The chapters explore these potentials through theological-cinematic analysis, emphasising the themes of encounter, embodiment, time, and contemplation, as well as three intimately connected doctrines of Christian theology: creation, incarnation, and eschatology. Throughout the book, the films and writings of the Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky emerge as a singular illustration of the theological power of film, becoming a crucial resource for theologicalcinematic analysis.
A Theology of Play: Learning to Enjoy Life as God Intended
by Kevin M. GushikenGod encourages you to experience great joy in following Jesus God has given humans freedom and permission to play--to fully enjoy life's moments as he intended, with no ulterior motive. The Christian life without play becomes malformed, and believers can miss aspects of the abundant life Jesus came to give. In A Theology of Play, Kevin Gushiken builds a case for getting serious about play as a vital element of being a Christian. "Play," he writes, "is not merely an activity but a way of living." Gushiken explores play from various biblical and theological lenses: How an identity grounded in God's good creation invites us to play The connection between play and the biblical concept of Sabbath Why past hurts don't have to keep us from enjoying the present Releasing false guilt and shame to find true freedom to Play How to play in the midst of difficulty and pain Ultimately, knowing and enjoying God brings freedom and pleasure. A Theology of Play helps Christian believers identify barriers to play in their day-to-day lives and offers faithful guidance in recapturing play within the rhythms of life.
Theories of Change in Reality: Strengths, Limitations and Future Directions (Comparative Policy Evaluation)
by Andrew Koleros, Marie-Hélène Adrien, and Tony TyrrellFor over 50 years, evaluators have used theories of change to articulate the causal logic underpinning how an intervention is intended to bring about a desired change. From its origins in programme evaluation, the approach has been adopted more widely for purposes from program design to program management. As theories of change continue to be used for multiple purposes, it is an opportune moment for the evaluation community—where the approach originated—to provide their perspective on the strengths and limitations of the approach and its future directions. To provide these perspectives, we asked nearly 30 of the world’s leading evaluators and programme theorists to provide a short essay on the past, present, and future of theories of change. This book presents their insights organized into five main themes: the use of theories of change in broader public policy contexts; using theories of change to establish causality; developing theories of change reflective of multiple stakeholder perspectives; using theories of change to understand wider societal change processes; and applying theories of change approaches for multiple purposes. By sharing these diverse perspectives, the book aims to both provide evaluators and emerging programme theorists with critical perspectives to inform future practice.
Theorizing a Bengali Nation: Abul Hashim and the United Bengal Movement, 1937–1947
by Sucharita SenThis book explores the philosophical and political roots of the United Bengal movement of 1947 that emerged as a final bid to keep the province united against Partition. Through Abul Hashim, one of its architects, it explores the idea of an independent Bengali nation in the years preceding Independence and examines the underlying tensions of the concept of a Muslim-led independent Bangalistaan and its repercussions on a sizeable Hindu minority. Focusing on Hashim’s writings and political contributions, this monograph highlights his vision of an aesthetic identity rooted within religious principles as well as civic ideals in a new united Bengal, where common law underwritten through religious ideals did not need to be necessarily opposed to western discourses of a modern state.A major, new intervention, this book will be of great interest to scholars and researchers of modern Indian history, especially the Partition, politics, and South Asian studies.
Theory and Society: Selected Writings, Volume 3
by Zygmunt BaumanThe breadth and depth of Zygmunt Bauman’s engagement with social theory and the history of social thought has perhaps been underestimated, in part because many of his early writings were in Polish and never translated into English, and in part because many important pieces appeared in edited volumes and journals that are not readily available. This volume brings together hitherto unknown or rare pieces by Bauman on the theme of theory and society and also makes available previously unpublished material from the Bauman Archive at the University of Leeds. A consistent theme of Bauman’s work was his sustained engagement with humanism, and this provides a unifying thread in the pieces brought together in this volume. Here Bauman reflects on some of the core concepts of sociology, examines the work of a wide range of social theorists, from Durkheim and Gramsci to Agnes Heller and C. Wright Mills, and addresses an array of key ideas and issues including inequality, identity and social change. A substantial introduction by the editors provides readers with a lucid guide through this material and develops connections to Bauman’s other works. This is the third and final volume in a series of books that make available the lesser-known writings of one of the most influential social thinkers of our time. It will be of interest to students and scholars across the arts, humanities and social sciences, and to a wider readership.