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Exploring Complex Survey Data Analysis Using R: A Tidy Introduction with {srvyr} and {survey}
by Stephanie Zimmer Rebecca Powell Isabella VelásquezSurveys are powerful tools for gathering information, uncovering insights, and facilitating decision-making. However, to ensure the accurate interpretation of results, they require specific analysis methods. In this book, readers embark on an in-depth journey into conducting complex survey analysis with the {srvyr} package and tidyverse family of functions from the R programming language. Intended for intermediate R users familiar with the basics of the tidyverse, this book gives readers a deeper understanding of applying appropriate survey analysis techniques using {srvyr}, {survey}, and other related packages. With practical walkthroughs featuring real-world datasets, such as the American National Election Studies and Residential Energy Consumption Survey, readers will develop the skills necessary to perform impactful survey analysis on survey data collected through a randomized sample design. Additionally, this book teaches readers how to interpret and communicate results of survey data effectively.Key Features: Uses the {srvyr} package and tidyverse family of packages. Grants a conceptual understanding of the statistical methods that the functions apply to. Includes practical walkthroughs using publicly available survey data. Provides the reader with the tools for interpreting, visualizing, and presenting results.
Restorative Justice and Contemporary Political Theory: Critical Encounters (Routledge Critical Studies in Crime, Diversity and Criminal Justice)
by Giuseppe MaglioneOutlining an original analysis of the political dimension of restorative justice, this book seeks both to enhance the critical comprehension of this phenomenon and to forge new tools for acting politically through restorative justice, inviting restorative justice scholars, practitioners and advocates to become a radical political movement.Restorative justice is widely studied, nationally and internationally legislated, and increasingly practised; however, the growth of relevant policy, practice and research has been only marginally accompanied by the development of updated, theoretically informed and critical reflections on the relationships between politics and restorative justice. This is a significant problem since neglecting the political dimension may limit the capacity of the restorative justice movement to critically appreciate its possible role in confronting oppressive social and political arrangements. This book addresses this gap by providing reflections on restorative justice in relation to six complex political concepts – difference, sovereignty, community, identity, equality and subalternity. Engaging with the thoughts of Gilles Deleuze, Giorgio Agamben, Jean-Luc Nancy, Judith Butler, Jacques Rancière and Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, each chapter works as a prism to unravel and reconstruct creatively restorative justice unearthing its political conditions and effects.Providing an innovative contribution to our thinking about the political nature and significance of restorative justice from the specific perspective of political theory, Restorative Justice and Contemporary Political Theory will appeal to both students and scholars of restorative justice specifically and of criminal justice and criminology more broadly.
Murals and the City: A Comparative Perspective on Practices, Policies, and Regulations
by Eynat Mendelson-Shwartz Nir MualamThis book provides a cross-urban account on murals, street art, and public art in cities around the globe. It reviews the rules, policies, and regulations that frame how murals and street art are managed across a range of cities and contexts. Murals and street art serve as dynamic stages for communities and individuals with multiple and sometimes opposing identities, with the potential to cause disturbance and conflict. The book investigates the challenges they present to cities and city administrations, and the policies and practices that are crafted to address them. The global landscape of today's mural policies is discussed comparatively across a range of cities, and the impact of written rules, unofficial practices, and institutional arrangements on city spaces, walls, and surfaces is examined. An important contribution to this growing field, the book will appeal to students, practitioners, and scholars with an interest in public art, municipal governance, public space management, cultural policy, and urban design.
Artist Management in the Music Industries: A Sui Generis Form of Management
by Yiyi WangArtist Management in the Music Industries: A Sui Generis Form of Management provides one of the first substantive, academic examinations of the role of an artist manager.This book deconstructs the nature of Artist Management, unveiling the pivotal role of the artist manager in creating and sustaining a dynamic environment referred to as the ‘Loop’, where success is realised by navigating four variables – Risks, Relationships, Emotions, and Expectations (2Rs and 2Es) – within and beyond the ‘Loop’. This book offers a new perspective on Artist Management as a sui generis discipline that does not fit easily inside standard conceptions of management.Featuring ethnography and interviews, this book sheds light on the realworld challenges and successes in the field. It is a must-read for researchers, students, and practitioners in the music business, music marketing, and artist management, offering invaluable insights into the practices that shape the cultural landscape.
The Global Environmental Crisis: The Limitations of Scientific Knowledge and the Necessity of Utopian Imagination
by John LieThe Global Environmental Crisis presents a new perspective on our inattention and inaction in the face of a major crisis. We cannot proceed without scientific knowledge, but we cannot exclusively rely on it. What we need, in addition to scientific knowledge, is utopian imagination to make us understand the nature of the crisis and to suggest an alternative vision of a viable future. This book is an essential resource for students and instructors across the social sciences, especially sociology and environmental studies. It will also be a crucial and accessible text for general readers interested in climate change and how to imagine a better world for themselves and future generations.
Multifunctional Magnetic Nanoparticles in Therapy, Biology, and Pharmacy: Synthesis, Fundamentals and Applications
by Elyor Berdimurodov Chaudhery Mustansar Hussain Burak TüzünThis definitive guide provides readers with an overview of multifunctional nanoparticles, delving into their novel synthesis methods, unique properties, and diverse applications in therapy, biology, and pharmacy. It also explores techniques for synthesizing magnetic nanoparticles and explains how to tailor nanoparticles with desired traits.Multifunctional Magnetic Nanoparticles in Therapy, Biology, and Pharmacy: Synthesis, Fundamentals and Applications, explores established and emerging techniques for synthesizing magnetic nanoparticles, enabling readers to understand how to tailor-make nanoparticles with desired traits. Beginning with fundamentals, leading experts delve into topics like recent trends in nanoparticle fabrication, magnetic properties, drug delivery systems, imaging, sensing, separation techniques, toxicity mitigation, and commercial applications. The book showcases the transformative impact and future possibilities of multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles in therapy, biology, and pharmacy. It elucidates the fundamentals behind their magnetic properties and interactions, empowering the development of innovative applications. Detailed chapters highlight their utilization in hyperthermia, cancer therapies, separation and detection of biological molecules and cells, as biocatalysts and in bionanotechnology, antimicrobial agents, sensors, and more.This book is written primarily for scientists, researchers, and engineers working in the fields of nanotechnology, materials science, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical sciences. The book covers core principles as well as practical applications, which makes it a valuable textbook or training resource across academic and professional settings in this field.
Introducing Evolutionary Pragmatics: How Language Emerges from Use (Routledge Studies in Linguistics)
by Ines Adornetti and Francesco FerrettiThis collection highlights a range of perspectives on the emerging body of research on evolutionary pragmatics, expanding the borders of language evolution research and indicating exciting new directions for the future of the field.The volume adopts a broad view of pragmatics, providing a counterpoint to classical models of language evolution by exploring the ways in which the origins of language can be traced through the emergence of language structures from use in context. The book synthesizes different lines of inquiry, ranging from evolutionary linguistics to cognitive linguistics, philosophy, and cognitive pragmatics, among other fields, which foreground the impact of the environment on language and of language, through speaker use, on context. The volume is organized around three sections, each taking in turn a different dimension of evolutionary pragmatics research; the origins of language as seen in animal communication; a closer look at the use of language in interaction for the formation of communication channel and linguistic meaning; the role of cooperation and competition dynamics for the emergence of language structure.This book will be of particular interest to scholars in evolutionary linguistics, language origins, cognitive pragmatics, cognitive archaeology, and cognitive semiotics, as well as related areas in philosophy, psychology, and anthropology.
You Gotta Eat: Real-Life Strategies for Feeding Yourself When Cooking Feels Impossible
by Margaret EbyA trained chef teaches you how to keep yourself fed—and maybe even enjoy it!—in the face of stress, burnout, and exhaustion. Delivery is expensive. Eating a spoonful of peanut butter is depressing. You can&’t imagine having the energy to chop an onion. But somehow, you gotta eat. How does anyone feed themselves under these conditions?Enter You Gotta Eat, a friendly, accessible resource for getting something on your plate when you have too much on your plate. Part cookbook, part pep talk, and part action plan, You Gotta Eat offers tips and tactics—plus ten &“do exactly this&” recipes—for making effortless food that&’s nourishing, tasty, and even a little fun. Choose your current energy level and learn important kitchen hacks such as the following. If you can open a package: Turn instant ramen into a feastIf you can assemble a plate: Make a cheese board fit for a kingIf you can press a button: Whip up perfect eggs in the microwaveIf you can wield a knife: Turn any leftovers into a hearty casserolePlus dozens more ideas for living deliciously without impossible effort!Whether you&’re burned-out, depressed, overscheduled, a new parent, living away from home for the first time, or some combination of the above, let food editor, classically trained chef, and nacho enthusiast Margaret Eby show you how to make your eating experience easier—and better—in every way.
The Creature of Habit Tries His Best (A Creature of Habit Story)
by Jennifer E. SmithThe Creature of Habit is back in this humorous picture book that tackles a perennial challenge for every kid – learning to ride a bike! This story celebrates the power of persistence and reminds us that sometimes, it's not about being the best but about giving it your best try!On the island of Habit, there lived a very big creature who was about to go on the ride of his life!While he&’d recently learned to try new things, the very big creature had also learned that he wasn&’t always very good at everything. It turned out trying was hard! The kind of hard that made him stomp his feet and roar his biggest roar . . . and sometimes even feel like quitting. And learning to ride a bike? That was really hard—every time he tried, he wobbled and fell right off.But the very big creature wouldn&’t give up. He might not ever be the best at riding a bike, but maybe—just maybe—he could be the best at trying to ride one. After all, trying was a lot like sticking with something—and he was already an expert at that!Charming and vibrantly illustrated by award-winning artist Leo Espinosa, Jennifer E. Smith&’s picture book about a character with big feelings tackles the ups and downs of learning something new with humor, reminding readers to take pride in each effort to try again — big or small.
Mixed Rice: A Multicultural Tale of Food, Feelings, and Finding Home Together
by Sophie Dipti SarkarA simple family meal reveals the power of mindfulness and healthy communication in this colorful children&’s book celebrating the diverse cultures that shape our identitiesWhen Joya&’s parents disagree on what to eat, she must search high in the sky and deep within to find the glue that holds her multicultural family togetherMixed Rice by Sophie Dipti Sarkar is an enchanting and culturally rich picture book for children ages 4-8 that delves into the heart of a multi-racial Asian family's daily life, centered around a seemingly simple yet profound question: Which rice to cook for dinner? As young Joya grapples with choosing between gohan and basmati rice, her parents' divergent preferences spark a heated debate, revealing deeper longings for connection and belonging. Through the conflict over rice, Sarkar deftly weaves a narrative that is both relatable and educational, making Mixed Rice an ideal read for families seeking to foster understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity.Beyond its engaging storyline, Mixed Rice serves as a practical guide in mindful communication and conflict resolution inspired by Thich Nhat Hanh&’s teachings and offers two recipes from Joya's family as well as space to write down your own!&“A delightful and wise story that shows children of all ages how to be compassionate and take skillful action in moments of family conflict.&”—Kaira Jewel Lingo, author of We Were Made for These Times and editor of Planting Seeds: Practicing Mindfulness with Children&“An inspiring tale about how everyday conflicts can be resolved by embracing our full, complex selves, emotions, and the wisdom of the ancestors. I loved this book!&”—Jaimal Yogis, author of Mop Rides the Waves of Life
World War II Memoirs: The European Theater (LOA #385)
by Charles B. Macdonald J. Glenn Gray Mary Lee Settle Elmer BendinerOn the 80th anniversary of the war's end, 5 classic memoirs capture firsthand the shock, terror, and courage of the American fight against the Axis powers in Europe"The emotional environment of warfare has always been compelling," writes J. Glenn Gray in his incomparable World War II memoir and mediation, The Warriors. "Reflection and calm reasoning are alien to it." The struggle to make sense of the experience of war, to find some meaning in the savagry and senseless destruction, animates the five brilliant and unforgettable memoirs gathered here. Company Commander (1947), by Charles B. MacDonald, describes with startling immediacy and candor the &“cold, dirty, rough, frightened, miserable&” life of the infantryman and company commander from the aftermath of D-Day in September 1944 through the war's terrifying final days.The Warriors (1959), by J. Glenn Gray, a counterintelligence officer who served in Italy, France, and Germany and a scholar with a PhD. in philosophy, is a sensitive and revelatory meditation on the nature of war and its effects on both soldiers and civilians, interspliced with his letters, journals, and wartime memories. All the Brave Promises (1966) is novelist Mary Lee Settle&’s memoir of her year as an airfield radio operator in the Royal Air Force. Settle brilliantly evokes both the working-class culture of the Women&’s Auxiliary Air Force&’s &“other ranks&” and the petty and demeaning regimentation inherent in military life.The Fall of Fortresses (1980), by former B-17 navigator Elmer Bendiner, vividly recalls the fear and excitement he experienced flying bomber missions deep into Germany in 1943 without fighter escort.The Buffalo Saga (2009) is James Harden Daugherty&’s heartfelt account of his frontline service as a Black soldier in the 92nd Infantry Division, as he fights the Germans, endures the harsh Italian winter, and confronts the racism of his own army.This deluxe Library of America volume includes full-color endpaper maps of the European Theater, an eight-page photo insert, an introduction by West Point professor Elizabeth D. Samet, and detailed notes.
Glitchy Vision: A Feminist History of the Social Photo
by Amanda K. GreeneA novel exploration of popular photographic media cultures in 1930s Europe through a feminist lens—and how visual social media changes what it means to be human both then and now.Glitchy Vision takes a feminist approach to media history to examine how photographic social media cultures change human bodies and the experience of being human. To illuminate these glitches, Greene focuses on the inevitable distortions that arise from looking at the past through the lens of the present. Treating these distortions as tools as opposed to obstacles, Greene uncovers new ways of viewing social media cultures of the past, while also revealing parallels between historical contexts and our contemporary digital media environment.Greene uses three &“born-digital keywords&”—real time, algorithmic filters, and sousveillance—to examine photographic media environments in and around 1930s Europe. Each chapter of the book places one of the keywords in dialogue with an unconventional archive of popular &“feminized&” cultural artifacts and technological innovations from this historical moment that have been overlooked as critical resources for media studies: Evelyn Waugh&’s bestselling novel Vile Bodies (1930) and photographic reproductions for the tabloid press; Lee Miller&’s war photography for British Vogue and glamourous photo-retouching techniques; and the Mass-Observation Movement&’s surrealist anthropology.Glitchy Vision provides new strategies for reading history that show how small shifts in the circuits that connect bodies and media affect what it means to be human both in the past and today.
Futureland: The Architect Games (Futureland #3)
by H.D. HunterMazes and mind games await in this epic third book about the theme park of your dreams, where Cam Walker goes head-to-head with the villains who have been after Futureland from the start. An electrifying illustrated series for fans of Spider-Man: Miles Morales."Hold on tight, Futureland will be the ride of your life . . . and maybe the last!" —Kwame Mbalia, #1 New York Times bestselling authorTeam Futureland. Their archenemies. A showdown in spectacularly futuristic Egypt.After Futureland emerges from back-to-back scandals, Cam Walker and his family are ready to confront the people who keep targeting their flying park. A group called the Architects has been after them since Futureland made its Atlanta stop, and the Walkers have had enough.To settle things, the Architects propose the very first Architect Games, where the Walkers and the Architects will battle in a series of challenges. If the Walkers win, then the Architects will leave them alone once and for all. But if Cam and his family lose, they will lose everything—including Futureland and its prized tech.The Architects can't be trusted, but Cam doesn't have a choice. If he can lead his team to victory, his family and friends will be free. Otherwise, there's no telling what the Architects will do once they get their hands on Futureland. . . .
El libro de la luna
by Gail GibbonsThis up-to-date, clear, and interesting introduction to our magnificent moon from award-winning author Gail Gibbons is now available in Spanish!Shining light on all kinds of fascinating facts about our moon, this newly translated Spanish edition of Gail Gibbons&’ simple, introductory book includes information on how the moon affects the oceans' tides, why the same side of the moon always faces earth, why we have eclipses, and more.The translation is derived from the newly revised edition, which incorporates new, up-to-date information based on recent discoveries, and includes an updated map of the moon's surface. Thoroughly vetted by an astrophysics expert, The Moon Book is a perfect introduction lunar phases, orbit, the history of space exploration, and more.Using Gibbons&’ signature colorful and clear illustrations to support the accessible Spanish text, this book introduces important Spanish vocabulary with simple explanations, perfect for budding astronomers. Legends about the moon, trivia, and facts about the moon landing are also included.
Moderns ABC of Themes In World History class 11 - Himachal Pradesh Board: थीम्स इन वर्ल्ड हिस्ट्री ધોરણ ११
by Prof. Manjeet Singh Sodhiथीम्स इन वर्ल्ड हिस्ट्री (Themes in World History) प्रोफेसर मंजीत सिंह सोढ़ी द्वारा लिखित, कक्षा 11 के छात्रों के लिए हिमाचल प्रदेश शिक्षा बोर्ड के पाठ्यक्रम के अनुसार तैयार की गई एक व्यापक गाइड है। यह पुस्तक विश्व इतिहास के महत्वपूर्ण विषयों को सरल और रोचक शैली में प्रस्तुत करती है। इसमें मानव विकास, प्राचीन समाज, सांस्कृतिक परिवर्तन और औद्योगिक क्रांति जैसे ऐतिहासिक घटनाक्रमों को शामिल किया गया है। एनसीईआरटी मानकों के अनुसार तैयार इस पुस्तक में विस्तृत कालक्रम, अध्यायवार अभ्यास प्रश्न और विविध प्रश्न प्रारूप छात्रों की परीक्षा तैयारी में सहायक हैं। यह पुस्तक विशेष रूप से दृष्टिहीन छात्रों को ध्यान में रखते हुए बनाई गई है, जिससे इतिहास की पढ़ाई को समावेशी और सभी के लिए सुलभ बनाया जा सके।
The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World
by Robin Wall KimmererFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Braiding Sweetgrass, a bold and inspiring vision for how to orient our lives around gratitude, reciprocity, and community, based on the lessons of the natural world. As Indigenous scientist and author of Braiding Sweetgrass Robin Wall Kimmerer harvests serviceberries alongside the birds, she considers the ethic of reciprocity that lies at the heart of the gift economy. How, she asks, can we learn from Indigenous wisdom and the plant world to reimagine what we value most? Our economy is rooted in scarcity, competition, and the hoarding of resources, and we have surrendered our values to a system that actively harms what we love. Meanwhile, the serviceberry’s relationship with the natural world is an embodiment of reciprocity, interconnectedness, and gratitude. The tree distributes its wealth—its abundance of sweet, juicy berries—to meet the needs of its natural community. And this distribution insures its own survival. As Kimmerer explains, “Serviceberries show us another model, one based upon reciprocity, where wealth comes from the quality of your relationships, not from the illusion of self-sufficiency.” As Elizabeth Gilbert writes, Robin Wall Kimmerer is “a great teacher, and her words are a hymn of love to the world.” The Serviceberry is an antidote to the broken relationships and misguided goals of our times, and a reminder that “hoarding won’t save us, all flourishing is mutual.” Robin Wall Kimmerer is donating her advance payments from this book as a reciprocal gift, back to the land, for land protection, restoration, and justice. <br><b>New York Times Bestseller</b></br>
The Universe Is a Green Dragon: A Cosmic Creation Story
by Brian SwimmeCommunicating his ideas in the form of a classical dialogue between a youth and a wise elder, cosmologist Brian Swimme crafts a fascinating exploration into the creativity suffusing the universe. His explication of the fundamental powers of the cosmos is mystical and ecstatic and points directly to the need to activate one&’s own creative powers.
Rod Serling at 100: One Writer's Acknowledgment
by Joseph DoughertyEmmy-winning writer and lifelong Rod Serling fan Joseph Dougherty (thirtysomething, Pretty Little Liars) takes a deep dive into the writing of the Twilight Zone creator on the occasion of his 100th birthday.The year 2024 marks the centenary of Rod Serling, creator of The Twilight Zone and Night Gallery. Emmy-winning writer Joseph Dougherty (thirtysomething, Pretty Little Liars) picked this special anniversary to reflect on Serling and his contributions to television drama. An appreciation and exploration of the six-time Emmy-winning writer&’s catalogue, Rod Serling at 100: One Writer&’s Acknowledgment looks at some of Serling&’s best known work and also some of his least acknowledged, inviting a new perspective on a master storyteller. In the process, Dougherty takes a personal look at the time he spent in The Twilight Zone that led to his own award-winning writing career
50 Years of Happy Days: A Visual History of an American Television Classic
by Insight EditionsPeek behind the curtain into the making of Happy Days, the ultimate American sitcom, in this detailed season-by-season history written by two of the show&’s longest-serving writer-producers.One of the most successful TV shows of all time, Happy Days drew in 30 million viewers weekly at its peak and launched the careers of stars like Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, and Robin Williams. Now, just in time for its 50th anniversary, tune in for exclusive access, as writers Brian Levant and Fred Fox Jr. chronicle life on set and examine the evolution of a television show that made history. Featuring new interviews with the creators, cast, and crew of the show and a foreword by The Fonz himself, explore rarely-seen photographs and personal anecdotes on a season-by-season journey behind the scenes. A PHOTOGRAPHIC TREASURE TROVE: This coffee-table art book includes stunning, full-color photos of candid moments between cast and crew, lovingly preserved scenes from the show, exclusive shots that capture the energetic set, and a look at some of the vintage collectibles that brought the sitcom into fans&’ homes. REVELATIONS ABOUT THE CREATIVE TALENT BEHIND THE SCENES: Explore the strategies and big gambles that fueled one of the most successful shows of all time, as told by the individuals who made it happen. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Gather anecdotes straight from Ron Howard, Henry Winkler, Anson Williams, Marion Ross, Ted McGinley, and a host of Hollywood royalty who worked as a team to change the landscape of television forever. NOSTALGIC GUIDE TO A SPECIAL PLACE AND TIME: Take a deep dive into the in-world lore that will bring to life the 1950s Milwaukee of Richie and Joanie Cunningham, Potsie Weber, Ralph Malph, and, of course, Arthur &“Fonzie&” Fonzarelli.
Not Too Sweet: 100 Dessert Recipes for Those Who Want More with Just a Little Less
by Jessica SeinfeldAn inclusive, all-new collection of dessert recipes for everyone to enjoy, no matter their age, dietary restrictions, or skill level in the kitchen, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Vegan, At Times and Deceptively Delicious.In her five cookbooks to date, Jessica Seinfeld has shown readers that healthy eating need not be a chore or a bore. Now she&’s back to show you that this truth applies even to dessert. The recipes in Not Too Sweet allow home cooks to prepare crowd-pleasing desserts for any diet, be it vegan, gluten-free, less-sugar, no-sugar, no-nuts...or &“no restrictions.&” With her trademark accessibility and ingenious use of ingredients, Seinfeld provides step-by-step instructions for making all manner of treats—chocolatey, fruity, traditional, quirky—that will satisfy every (not too) sweet tooth. Featuring gorgeous, inviting photography, and entertaining stories from the kitchen table of the dessert-obsessed Seinfeld family, Not Too Sweet is the ultimate guide to plotting a happy path to a delicious final course.
Escaping the House of Mirrors: Surviving Marriage to a Narcissist
by SA ParksFor readers compelled by Tanya Selvaratnam&’s Assume Nothing or Carmen Maria Machado&’s In the Dream House, comes this brutally honest telling of a woman&’s escape from an abusive thirty-five-year marriage.Escaping the House of Mirrors is the documented, deeply personal experience of a survivor. It points to a particularly twisted brand of covert narcissism in which the disordered person successfully presents benevolence while effectively dismantling their partner in private. Here, the author's experience is brought to life with excerpts from her journal entries and conversations with her psychologist who helped guide her to emancipation and healing. The narrative aims to illustrate a path out of the fog for any target of narcissist abuse. The book pulls the curtain back on what this particular kind of covert abuse looks like, feels like, and sounds like. Commentary from experts underscores the narrative with current research on trauma and the effects of prolonged control and manipulation on the brain. The author takes a hard look at her participation in her abuse, explores the challenges of detection, and the price that is paid by all within the family system. Most importantly, she includes the strategies and resources that were most effective in her healing. The dark subject is approached with humanity, humor, and a hopeful message about the power of love, connection, and forgiveness.
The Baxters Devotional: 30 Timeless Truths from Your Favorite Fictional Family
by Karen KingsburyFrom #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury, whose 25 million copies sold include numerous books about the popular Baxter family, comes a thirty-day devotional to help readers find the life-giving hope and deeper faith of the Baxter family.With the massive success of The Baxters TV show on Amazon Prime Video, Karen Kingsbury heard from tens of thousands of readers who wanted more regarding the faith of everyone&’s favorite fictional family. Finally, it became clear that there was a piece missing from the Baxter family saga. This is that missing piece. The Baxters Devotional. In this book, not only will you find the list of Bible verses that start each TV episode, but through those verses, you will also go deeper into the trials and triumphs that face the Baxters. This devotional can be shared with a group, but it will also be powerful in a personal setting. Because it is in quiet moments that we find some of our greatest growth. These thirty devotions include questions, writing prompts, and numerous Scriptures for a deeper biblical exploration. Karen has also added stories from her own life and faith as a part of each reading. Even if you have not read the Baxter books or watched The Baxters on Amazon, you will gain much from this devotional. However, if you want to know more, pick up the first book in the Redemption Series – Redemption – or watch The Baxters TV show on Amazon Prime Video. The Baxters Devotional will certainly deepen your spiritual understanding about the issues we face today. It is the perfect book for a new year, a new you, and a fresh start!
With Love and Babka: 50 Sweet and Savory Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Braided Bread (A Cookbook)
by Elana PearlmanBecome a babka master in the comfort of your own kitchen with this celebration of babka featuring more than fifty recipes that cover sweet and savory variations of the traditional Jewish bread.In With Love and Babka, pastry chef Elana Pearlman teaches you how to master baking babka as she guides you through the equipment you need, the best techniques, a staple pantry list, her favorite type of flour, and how to use seasonal ingredients. Not only will you learn her most cherished recipes, you&’ll also discover the history of babka in Jewish communities. Her debut cookbook With Love and Babka is separated into sweet and savory recipes and includes several variations of dough including classic, butter-blocked, chocolate, and gluten-free. Elana shares many variations of the traditionally sweet babka, including Cinnamon Raisin Pecan, Dulce de Leche, Mexican Chocolate Brownie, S&’mores Strawberry Shortcake, and more. These confections will also bring new and exciting babka flavors into your repertoire, with ingredients like oats streusel, marshmallow fluff, glazes, syrups, jams, and more. You will also find mouthwateringly savory babkas including Tomato Pesto, Pizza, Grilled Cheese, and more. You&’ll be making sweet and savory babka in your kitchen for family and friends in no time.
Advances in Artificial-Business Analytics and Quantum Machine Learning: Select Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference, Com-IT-Con 2023, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1053)
by Kc Santosh Poonam Nandal Sandeep Kumar Sood Hari Mohan PandeyThe book presents select proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on “Artificial-Business Analytics, Quantum and Machine Learning: Trends, Perspectives, and Prospects” (Com-IT-Con 2023) held at the Manav Rachna University in July 2023. It covers the topics such as artificial intelligence and business analytics, virtual/augmented reality, quantum information systems, cybersecurity, data science, and machine learning. The book is useful for researchers and professionals interested in the broad field of artificial intelligence engineering.
Plant-Based Therapeutics, Volume 2: The Brassicaceae Family
by Ivan A. RossFor centuries, research has been conducted on the therapeutics of Brassicaceae plants and their health-promoting effects. Cato the Elder (234-149 BCE) documented their properties in his work De agri cultura and recommended using cabbage to compress wounds, swelling, burns, and bone dislocations. For arthritis, he recommended chopped raw cabbage mixed with coriander and cured cabbage mixed with vinegar and honey. In a groundbreaking discovery in the 1990s, scientists at Johns Hopkins University isolated sulforaphane from broccoli, revealing its potent anticancer properties. This naturally occurring compound has proven highly effective, safe, and tolerable and holds immense promise as a chemoprevention agent. It has the potential to combat various cancers, including breast, prostate, gastrointestinal, melanoma, lung, brain, and bladder. But its potential does not stop there. It also shows promise in treating cardiovascular and neurodegenerative diseases and diabetes, offering hope for those affected. The cancer-protecting properties of Brassica plants are mediated through compounds that induce a variety of physiological processes, including antioxidant action, detoxifying enzymes, inducing apoptosis, and cell cycle regulation. Glucosinolate breakdown products can affect several stages of cancer development, including the inhibition of activation enzymes (phase I) and the induction of detoxification enzymes (phase II). Isothiocyanates and indole products formed from glucosinolates regulate cancer cell development by regulating target enzymes, controlling apoptosis, inhibiting angiogenesis, metastasis, and the migration of cancer cells, and blocking the cell cycle. Sulforaphane, found in abundance in broccoli sprouts, plays a crucial role in upregulating the transcriptional activity of specific genes and restoring epigenetic alterations. This is particularly significant as it modifies epigenetic pathways by targeting histone deacetylases and DNA methyltransferases. These modifications, in turn, alter gene transcription and expression, particularly in the case of cancers. This intricate process of gene regulation is a fascinating study area, making broccoli sprouts a compelling component of the 'epigenetic diet.' Sulforaphane induces the cytoprotective enzyme NQO1. The inducible expression of NQO1 is regulated principally through the Keap1-Nrf2-ARE signaling pathway. The activation of the Nrf2-Keap1 signaling pathway heralds the beneficial actions of drugs known to affect Nrf2 signaling, such as dimethyl fumarate, an FDA-approved treatment for multiple sclerosis, and bardoxolone methyl for chronic kidney disease. There is optimism that the overall strategies are moving forward. Sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprout extracts provide one avenue toward this end.