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Deadstream
by null Mar Romasco-MooreRear Window meets The Ring in this sinister YA thriller, in which a teen girl witnesses the livestreamed murder of a popular online streamer by a paranormal entity . . . and could be its next victim.After surviving a car accident that claimed the life of her best friend, Teresa is now terrified to leave the safety of her bedroom. Since then, her only solace and window to the outside world has been the online community she found through streaming.But one night, the safe world Teresa created starts to break down. A shadowy figure appears in the background of her favorite's streamer's video, and his behavior mysteriously changes over the next few days before he dies in front of thousands of viewers. Teresa finds herself at the center of a life-and-death investigation as the world tries to figure out what or who this figure could be . . . especially as it begins appearing in the other people's streams, compelling them to "open the door" and let it in—including Teresa&’s own. In order to save herself and the rest of the internet from this relentless entity, Teresa must venture outside of the mental and physical walls she&’s created. But will she be able to conquer her fears before anyone else loses their life?
Nightmare Hunter #1: A Graphic Novel (Maxwell Dark)
by null Brady SmithMaxwell Dark is on a mission to help kids hunt down and defeat the nightmares haunting them in this chilling horror graphic novel filled with monsters and mayhem.I'm Maxwell. Please don't call me Max. I have a gift that I was born with, although most of the time it feels like a curse.That gift—or curse—allows twelve-year-old Maxwell to sense, experience, and enter other kids' nightmares. He drifts from town to town, drawn by the darkest dreams, till he can help people defeat whatever is truly haunting them. With seventy-three clients and counting, he's seen every monster there is to face.Or so he thinks, until he meets Sid. Sid's dreams start off as typical nightmare fare, but soon they get weirder. Creepier. Impossible to ignore. As Maxwell goes deeper and deeper into Sid's nightmares, he starts to realize he may be trapped in one of his very own…
Huda F Wants to Know?: A Graphic Novel
by null Huda FahmyIn the hilarious and poignant graphic novel follow-up to National Book Award finalist Huda F Cares?, Huda's life and worldview is turned upside down when her parents announce they're divorcing.Huda Fahmy is ready for junior year. She&’s got a plan to join all the clubs, volunteer everywhere, ace the ACTs, write the most awe-inspiring essay for her scholarship applications. Easy.But then Mama and Baba announce the most unthinkable news: they&’re getting a divorce. Huda is devastated. She worries about what this will mean for her family, their place in the Muslim community, and her future. Her grades start tanking, she has a big fight with her best friend, and everything feels out of control. Will her life ever feel normal again? Huda F wants to know.
Is This My Final Form? (Penguin Poets)
by null Amy GerstlerA poet renowned for her &“wit and complexity&” (Poetry Foundation) explores the endless evolution and malleability of life on earth in her most curious, inventive collection to dateAren&’t we all shape-shifters? Is any animal, vegetable, or mineral—even a commonplace object—what it seems to be at any given moment? Who isn&’t juggling constant transformations, conflicting roles, changing loyalties, loves, perceptions, and selves, all while being pummeled by shifting devotions, emotions, and obsessions? Do even the dead continue to evolve in surprising ways?Reveling in these questions, Gerstler&’s latest protean poetry collection includes loose sonnets, shapely praise of Mae West, the lament of an actor who can&’t shed his costume, dramatic monologues, whiffs of gender slippage, a love lyric to the bride of Frankenstein, and a ten-minute play.
I Am Maria: My Reflections and Poems on Heartbreak, Healing, and Finding Your Way Home
by null Maria ShriverA book like no other, I Am Maria weaves Shriver&’s hard-earned wisdom with her own deeply personal poetry. I Am Maria reminds readers there is strength and love on the other side of all of our hardest days.I Am Maria is a powerful collection of Maria Shriver&’s own poems that grapple with identity, grief, love, loss, longing, heartbreak and healing.Her deeply personal poems address life&’s transitions, challenges, successes and failures. Vulnerable and deeply moving, Shriver&’s words are a collection of her life experiences woven into poetry to inspire everyone on their own journey. It is also an invitation for readers to write their own personal poetry, reclaiming the art as accessible to everyone and a tool to look within.I Am Maria is a roadmap for anyone trying to shed the labels, layers, and armor that holds us back from creating a wildly authentic and meaningful life.&“I never imagined writing poetry would help me embarkOn a journey deep into myselfI never imagined that everything I sought or thought I neededWas within me all along&”—from I Am Maria
LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia Updated Edition: The Ultimate Guide to the Best 200 Minifigures from the LEGO Star Wars Galaxy; Comes with Exclusive Minifigure
by DKThis edition does not include a minifigure.***Meet more than 200 minifigures from the LEGO® Star Wars™ galaxy.This comprehensively updated edition of the LEGO Star Wars Character Encyclopedia is packed with all the latest LEGO Star Wars minifigures as well as returning favorites. Meet amazing minifigures from over 25 years’ worth of Star Wars movies and TV shows, including new minifigures from The Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and The Bad Batch, as well as the latest variants of classic characters and fan favorites from the Skywalker Saga. Plus, discover incredible LEGO Star Wars facts about how rare certain minifigures are and which have exclusive printings, parts, and accessories – perfect for keen LEGO builders and Star Wars enthusiasts looking for exclusive insights and trivia.The most complete resource for fans of the LEGO Star Wars galaxy:Featuring character profiles for over 200 LEGO Star Wars minifigures, complete with fun facts, stats, and the LEGO sets where you can find them.Ideal for fans of LEGO Star Wars who want to learn more about their favorite characters.This updated edition contains more than 200 of the most-loved minifigures, including Darth Vader, Chewbacca, R2-D2, Rey, Grogu, the Mandalorian (Din Djarin), Ahsoka Tano, and many more.©2025 The LEGO Group.© & ™ 2025 Lucasfilm Ltd.
No Roast for the Weary (A Coffeehouse Mystery)
by null Cleo CoyleWhen the Village Blend opens a Writer&’s Block Lounge, a cold case crime turns up the heat on Clare and her crew in this gripping new entry in the beloved Coffeehouse Mystery series from New York Times bestselling author Cleo Coyle.As much as master roaster Clare Cosi adores coffee, the landmark shop she manages won&’t survive if she doesn&’t sell enough of it. So when the Village Blend&’s customer traffic grinds to a halt, she turns to her staff for creative ideas, and the Writer&’s Block Lounge is born.Madame, the eccentric octogenarian owner of the shop, is upset by this news. Years ago, a group of accomplished writers used the shop&’s second-floor lounge to inspire each other, but the group disbanded when something dark occurred. Though that history is shrouded in mystery, Clare presses forward…Soon the Village Blend tables are filled with aspiring novelists, playwrights, and poets, all happy to be coaxed, cajoled, and caffeinated by her coffeehouse crew. Clare admires the stamina of these scribes, many of them toiling at night jobs—driving taxis, tending bar, ushering for Broadway—while penning projects during the day.Then one of their fictions turns fatal when a shocking secret leads to a deadly end. Unless Clare can untangle this mystery, uncover the truth, and stop a desperate killer, she fears more of these weary writers may be marked for eternal rest.Includes a knockout menu of recipes!
The Power of Parting: Finding Peace and Freedom Through Family Estrangement
by null Eamon DolanA myth-shattering, inspiring book that combines research, reportage, and memoir to explore the growing phenomenon of estrangement from toxic relatives—showing it not as a tragedy, but as an empowering and effective solution to the heartbreak of family abuse.After decades of enduring his mother&’s physical and psychological torment, after years of trying in vain to set boundaries, Eamon Dolan took a radical step: he cut his mother out of his life. No more phone calls, no more visits, no more contact. Parting with his abuser gave him immediate relief and set him on a path toward freedom, confidence, and joy like none he had ever felt before.In The Power of Parting, Dolan has written the book he wishes he&’d had when he was struggling to free himself from his mother&’s abuse. In the process, he discovered how widespread estrangement really is. At least 27 percent of Americans are estranged from a parent, sibling, or other family member. He also learned why so much stigma surrounds this common—and often lifesaving—phenomenon. Even among therapists—the professionals who would seem most attuned to the pain relatives can inflict—there&’s a bias toward reconciliation, when millions of their patients need instead to escape their abusers&’ grip. Estrangement, Dolan realized, should be understood and embraced, not shrouded in shame.Drawing on his own suffering and healing, as well as experts&’ advice and the testimony of other courageous survivors, Dolan first explains why abuse is much different and more prevalent than we may think, how it harms us in childhood and beyond, and why limiting or eliminating contact might be our best possible choice. Then, he walks readers through the steps of a successful, positive estrangement: how to take crucial time for yourself; how to make sure no one can gaslight you into minimizing or forgetting; how to set rules for your abuser and—if they can&’t or won&’t respect your limits—how to end a toxic relationship. He also offers valuable counsel on how to ease the guilt and grief that often accompany parting, and how to break the cycle of abuse that was likely passed down to you through many generations.With a convincing blend of clarity and empathy, Dolan encourages others to do what he ultimately did for himself: determine whether the people in your life treat you with the care and concern you deserve—and part ways with them if they don&’t.
Children of Radium: A Buried Inheritance
by Joe DunthorneIn the tradition of When Time Stopped and The Hare with Amber Eyes, this subversive family memoir investigates the dark legacy of the author&’s great-grandfather, a talented German-Jewish chemist who wound up developing chemical weapons and gas mask filters for the Nazis.When Joe Dunthorne began researching his family history, he expected to write the account of their harrowing escape from Nazi Germany in 1935. What he found in his great-grandfather Siegfried&’s voluminous, unpublished, partially translated memoir was a much darker, more complicated story. Siegfried was an eccentric Jewish scientist living in a small town north of Berlin, where he began by developing a radioactive toothpaste before moving on to products with a more sinister military connection—first he made and tested gas-mask filters, and then he was invited to establish a chemical weapons laboratory. By 1933, he was the laboratory&’s director, helping the Nazis to &“improve&” their poisons and prepare for large-scale production. &“I confess to my descendants who will read these lines that I made a grave error,&” he wrote. &“I cannot shake off the great debt on my conscience.&” Armed only with his great-grandfather&’s rambling, nearly two-thousand-page deathbed memoir and a handful of archival clues, Dunthorne traveled to Munich, Ammendorf, Berlin, Ankara, and Oranienburg—a place where hundreds of unexploded bombs remain hidden in the irradiated soil—to uncover the sprawling, unsettling legacy of Siegfried&’s work. Seeking to understand one &“jolly grandpa&” with a patchy psychiatric history, Dunthorne confronts the uncomfortable questions that lie at the heart of every family: Can we ever understand our origins? Is every family story a work of fiction? And if the truth can be found, will we be able to live with it? Children of Radium is a witty and wry, deeply humane and endlessly surprising meditation on individual and collective inheritance that considers the long half-life of trauma, the weight of guilt, and the ever-evasive nature of the truth.
The Usual Desire to Kill: A Novel
by Camilla BarnesAn often hilarious, surprisingly moving portrait of a long-married couple, seen through the eyes of their wickedly observant daughter—for fans of A Man Called Ove and The Royal Tenenbaums.Miranda&’s parents live in a dilapidated house in rural France that they share with two llamas, eight ducks, five chickens, two cats, and a freezer full of food dating back to 1983. Miranda&’s father is a retired professor of philosophy who never loses an argument. Miranda&’s mother likes to bring conversation back to &“the War,&” although she was born after it ended. Married for fifty years, they are uncommonly set in their ways. Miranda plays the role of translator when she visits, communicating the desires or complaints of one parent to the other and then venting her frustration to her sister and her daughter. At the end of a visit, she reports &“the usual desire to kill.&” This wry, propulsive story about a singularly eccentric family and the sibling rivalry, generational divides, and long-buried secrets that shape them, is a glorious debut novel from a seasoned playwright with immense empathy and a flair for dialogue.
From the Diary of Agnes Jaeger: The Secrets of Silver Leaf Academy
by Veronica KingDelve into a new dark academia tale where people go missing and secrets lurk around every corner Veronica King, whose debut was hailed as "one enchanting package."Agnes Jaeger's life is turned upside down when she must relocate to live with her estranged aunt, Sibyl, who, up until now, has only been a character in her mother's stories. Now living in a home filled with spider webs and books so old they might crumble, she is thrown into the wolves' den of upper society. As a mid-semester transfer at Ore Tree's Silver Leaf Academy, Agnes must adjust to her new circumstances that unfortunately include vicious bullies and strict customs she doesn't understand. To make matters worse, her aunt is obsessed with a secret but refuses to share, her classmates are disappearing, and inexplicable incidents keep happening. Can the rumors of a cult be true? What mysteries are hiding under the polished halls of her new school?
A Life for a Life: Poor Choices and Unresolved Trauma Is Killing America
by Kevin ShirdOne man has committed murder while another man tries to heal his trauma.A gripping true story exploring violence, mental health, and trauma, A Life for a Life follows Kevin Shird and Damion Neal who meet as inmates in Federal Correctional Institute Allenwood. Kevin is serving time for drug trafficking, and he suffers from severe nightmares and sleep deprivation due to past traumas and copes through rigorous exercise instead of medication. He tries to guide Damion, a temperamental young man, hoping to keep him out of trouble in a dangerous environment and reunite him with his young daughter. In 2004, Kevin is transferred to another prison while Damion is released from Allenwood and returns to Baltimore. Two years later, Kevin also returns to Baltimore, where he uses writing as therapy to heal from the trauma of the past. Surprisingly, a mental health worker suggests he may have Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Kevin hopes Damion has successfully reintegrated into society and returned to his family. However, one afternoon, he searches for Damion online and finds a newspaper article that reads, &“Delaware State Police have arrested Damion Neal, the man responsible for the deaths of two Dover residents over the weekend.&” Court documents allege that Damion was suffering from a serious mental health ailment at the time of the murders. Kevin goes on a journey to understand why his former cellmate committed a heinous crime.
ASVAB Total Prep 2025-2026 (Kaplan Test Prep)
by Kaplan Test PrepASVAB Total Prep 2025-2026: Your Complete Guide to ASVAB ExcellenceWhy Choose ASVAB Total Prep 2025-2026?Unmatched Comprehensive Content: Our guide provides in-depth coverage of all nine ASVAB test sections: General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, Auto and Shop Information, Mechanical Comprehension, and Assembling Objects. You'll have everything you need to master each section and excel on the test. Advanced Test-Taking Strategies: Learn from experts with our proven test-taking strategies. Developed by experienced ASVAB tutors and military professionals, these techniques help you tackle each question with confidence and efficiency, maximizing your score potential. Extensive Practice Resources: Practice is key to success, and ASVAB Total Prep 2025-2026 delivers with: 7 full-length practice tests, available both in the book and online, to closely simulate the actual exam experience. Over 2,000+ practice questions with detailed explanations to help you understand your mistakes and improve. Targeted drills and exercises for each test section, designed to reinforce your knowledge and boost your skills. Plus flashcards in the book and also in an app to review on the go. Customizable Study Plans: Whether you have several months or just a few weeks to prepare, our flexible study plans are tailored to fit your schedule and learning style. Optimize your study time with a plan that adapts to your unique needs and goals. Interactive Online Resources: Enhance your preparation with our state-of-the-art online platform, featuring interactive tutorials, video lessons, customizable quizzes, and progress tracking tools. Stay motivated and on track with resources designed to support your learning journey. Updated for 2025-2026: Stay current with the latest information. ASVAB Total Prep 2025-2026 is meticulously updated to reflect the most recent changes and trends in the ASVAB exam, ensuring you're studying the most accurate and relevant material. Why It Stands Out:ASVAB Total Prep 2025-2026 is more than just a study guide—it's a complete preparation system designed to help you succeed. With unparalleled comprehensive content, expert strategies, abundant practice materials, and cutting-edge online resources, it offers the best value for ambitious military candidates.
ASVAB Premium Prep 2025-2026 (Kaplan Test Prep)
by Kaplan Test PrepASVAB Premium Prep 2025-2026: Your Pathway to Military SuccessWhy Choose ASVAB Premium Prep 2025-2026?Comprehensive Coverage: Our guide offers thorough coverage of all nine ASVAB test sections, including General Science, Arithmetic Reasoning, Word Knowledge, Paragraph Comprehension, Mathematics Knowledge, Electronics Information, Auto and Shop Information, Mechanical Comprehension, and Assembling Objects. You'll have all the content you need to master each section of the test. Expert Strategies: Developed by seasoned ASVAB tutors and military professionals, our test-taking strategies are designed to help you approach each question with confidence. Learn the tips and tricks that can boost your score and ensure you perform at your best on test day. Extensive Practice Materials: Practice is crucial for ASVAB success, and ASVAB Premium Prep 2025-2026 provides: 6 full-length practice tests, available in the book and online, to simulate the actual exam experience. Over 1000+ practice questions with detailed explanations, helping you understand your mistakes and learn from them. Drills and exercises for each test section to reinforce your skills and build your confidence. Customizable Study Plans: Whether you have several months or just a few weeks to prepare, our flexible study plans adapt to your schedule and learning style. Maximize your study time with a plan tailored to your needs and goals. Online Resources: Enhance your preparation with our comprehensive online platform, featuring interactive tutorials, video lessons, and progress tracking tools. Stay motivated and on track with resources designed to support your learning every step of the way. Updated for 2025-2026: Stay ahead with the most current information. Our guide is meticulously updated to reflect the latest changes and trends in the ASVAB exam, ensuring you're studying the most accurate and relevant material. Why It Stands Out:ASVAB Premium Prep 2025-2026 is more than just a study guide; it's a comprehensive preparation system designed to help you succeed. With extensive content coverage, expert strategies, abundant practice materials, and advanced online resources, it offers unparalleled value for aspiring military personnel. Choose ASVAB Premium Prep 2025-2026 and take the first step towards a successful military career. With our guide, you'll be well-prepared to achieve your best possible ASVAB scores and secure your place in the armed forces.
Dear Writer: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life
by Maggie SmithNew York Times bestselling author and poet Maggie Smith distills creativity and the craft of writing with a practical guide perfect for fans of Elizabeth Gilbert&’s Big Magic and Anne Lamott&’s Bird by Bird.Drawing from her twenty years of teaching experience and her bestselling Substack newsletter, For Dear Life, Maggie Smith breaks down creativity into ten essential elements: attention, wonder, vision, play, surprise, vulnerability, restlessness, tenacity, connection, and hope. Each element is explored through short, inspiring, and craft-focused essays, followed by generative writing prompts. Dear Writer provides tools that artists of all experience levels can apply to their own creative practices and carry with them into all genres and all areas of life.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: CSS Learned My Dog ebk
by Amy NewmarkWe learn so much from our canine companions as they shower us with love and share the ups and downs of our lives.What do we learn from our dogs? Everything. They make us better versions of ourselves and show us the power of gratitude, forgiveness, resilience, living in the moment, and so much more. If we rescued them, they rescue us back. If we&’re sad, they comfort us. If we&’ve forgotten how to have fun, they show us how. If we need protection, they rise to the challenge. You&’ll laugh, cry, and nod your head in recognition as you read these tales about sharing life with a dog. The lessons we learn from them come in many forms, from the hilarious to the heroic. Prepare to be entertained and inspired as you read these 101 stories organized into 11 chapters: • My Very Good, Very Bad Dog • Learning to Love the Dog • Who Rescued Whom? • Changed by the Dog • Always an Adventure • A Natural Therapist • What a Clever Dog • That Heroic Dog • A Dog&’s Purpose • Special Bonds • Meant to Be Chicken Soup for the Soul books are 100% made in the USA and each book includes stories from as diverse a group of writers as possible.
An American Hero: One Man's Legacy of Fatherhood and Faith
by Tom Davis Jr.An American Hero: One Man's Legacy of Fatherhood and Faith is a poignant and inspiring journey through four generations, revealing how one World War II survivor's resilience, integrity, and unwavering faith forged a life-giving legacy that transformed not only his family but also countless lives around him.With his highly successful business career winding down, Tom Davis Jr. knew the time had come to give voice to the insights and inspiration that have propelled him along a path of excellence in commerce and beyond. To do so, he quickly realized he needed to tell the harrowing story of his father: a servant-hearted World War II survivor, a leader and mentor, a man who emerged from the darkest depths of abandonment and loss to build a life-giving legacy that has blessed not only his son but countless others. An American Hero shines a spotlight not only on the author&’s dad but also on a colorful cast of real-life heroes and villains who played pivotal roles in shaping their descendants—sometimes for better, too often for worse. As this no-holds-barred, four-generation saga unfolds, you will be captivated by: the secrets to living a life of unmatched integrity and unshakable purpose how the author&’s father survived (and thrived) amid the pain of betrayal what it means to establish new patterns that can transform a family&’s destiny how our deepest wounds can become the seeds of healing and growth . . . and much more. In a sweeping, intricately woven tale spanning more than a century, the author invites you to draw inspiration from his father&’s hard-won legacy—his character and charisma, his toughness and tenacity—and to apply the wealth of wisdom you glean to your own life, work, and relationships.
The Family Recipe: A Novel
by Carolyn Huynh&“Delightful....A funny yet poignant tale of one family&’s search for belonging and understanding.&” —Charmaine Wilkerson, New York Times bestselling author From the author of the &“sharp, smart, and gloriously extra&” (Nancy Jooyoun Kim, New York Times bestselling author) Good Morning America Book Club Pick The Fortunes of Jaded Women, a stunning family dramedy about estranged siblings competing to inherit their father&’s Vietnamese sandwich franchise and unravel family mysteries. Duc Tran, the eccentric founder of the Vietnamese sandwich chain Duc&’s Sandwiches, has decided to retire. No one has heard from his wife, Evelyn, in two decades. She abandoned the family without a trace, and clearly doesn&’t want anything to do with Duc, the business, or their kids. But the money has to go to someone. With the help of the shady family lawyer, Duc informs his five estranged adult children that to receive their inheritance, his four daughters must revitalize run-down shops in old-school Little Saigon locations across America: Houston, San Jose, New Orleans, and Philadelphia—within a year. But if the first-born (and only) son, Jude, gets married first, everything will go to him. Each daughter is stuck in a new city, battling gentrification, declining ethnic enclaves, and messy love lives, while struggling to modernize their father&’s American dream. Jude wonders if he wants to marry for love or for money—or neither. As Duc&’s children scramble to win their inheritance, they begin to learn the real intention behind the inheritance scheme—and the secret their mother kept tucked away in the old fishing tackle box, all along. The Family Recipe is about rediscovering one&’s roots, different types of fatherly love, legacy, and finding a place in a divided country where the only commonality among your neighbors is the universal love of sandwiches.
The Sociology of C. Wright Mills: Power, Politics, and Knowledge (SpringerBriefs in Sociology)
by François Denord Bertrand RéauThis book retraces the intellectual career of committed sociologist and maverick, Charles Wright Mills (1916-1962), whose work is considered "classic" in the USA. Unlike some existing works that focus primarily on Mills’ theoretical contributions or political commitments, this book weaves together the personal, intellectual, and political dimensions of Mills’ life, providing readers a comprehensive point of view. The authors show how Mills developed a coherent intellectual framework against which he could undertake an analysis of the unequal distribution of power. They re-read the works of C. Wright Mills within an epistemological framework that gives pride of place to classical sociology and its great authors. They also build bridges between the critical sociology of Pierre Bourdieu and the "politics of truth" proposed by Mills. The book emphasizes the contemporary relevance of Mills’ ideas. By drawing parallels between Mills’ insights and current sociological works, it offers readers reading grids for a better understanding of today’s world. Rediscovering the sociological work of C. Wright Mills allows us to revisit the history of American sociology and to identify research orientations for today: on power, institutions, social stratification and the methods used to study them. The book is crafted in an engaging, narrative style making complex sociological concepts accessible without sacrificing depth.
Komplikationsmanagement nach Unterspritzungen mit Hyaluronsäure
by Katharina HilgersDas Buch bietet dem Leser einen Überblick zum Komplikationsmanagement nach Hyaluronsäureunterspritzungen im Gesicht. Die Anatomie mit den Gefahrenzonen, Hintergrundinformationen zum Pathomechanismus der Komplikation und Tipps zur Komplikationsvermeidung ergänzen das akute Notfallmanagement. Mit diesem Buch wird der Leser in der Lage sein, eine Komplikation und insbesondere eine Notfallsituation zu erkennen und hier richtig zu handeln.
DIGICOMPASS: Navigating Digital Multiliteracies in Global Language Education
by Sonia RoccaThis book addresses the urgent need for an educational framework that integrates digital multiliteracies with global competence. As technology reshapes how we communicate, learn, and work, educators face the challenge of preparing students not just academically but as informed, ethical participants in a digital and global community. Furthermore, as classrooms become more culturally diverse, the importance of inclusive practices and intercultural competence cannot be overstated. The author sets out to resolve a gap in current educational practices that often separate technology integration, language learning, and global education into distinct compartments. This separation fails to equip learners with the holistic skill set required in the 21st century. The book proposes a transformative approach that synergizes these elements, presenting a comprehensive curriculum framework designed to cultivate digitally literate, globally competent, and socially responsible individuals. By providing practical strategies, theoretical foundations, and real-world applications, DIGICOMPASS aims to revolutionize global language education. It not only advocates for the integration of adaptive learning technologies and digital multiliteracies but also emphasizes the importance of fostering an inclusive, culturally aware, and ethically engaged learning environment. This comprehensive approach addresses the modern educational landscape's complexities, preparing learners to thrive in a culturally diverse and digitally interconnected world. The book will be of particular interest to educators, curriculum developers, policymakers, and educational technology specialists interested in integrating digital multiliteracies into language education. It will also appeal to scholars and students in the fields of TESOL, educational technology, global education, and curriculum design.
Polypropylene Film for HVDC Capacitors
by Boxue Du Meng XiaoPolypropylene film is the most widely used dielectric material in HVDC capacitors. As the voltage level and transmission capacity of the power system increase, the dielectric properties of polypropylene film become more demanding. In recent years, researchers have studied the modification methods of polypropylene film to improve its breakdown field strength and energy storage density under operating conditions, and to reduce its dielectric loss. This book comprehensively reports the relevant research on polypropylene film for HVDC capacitors. The book details the application background, fundamental properties and related theories of polypropylene dielectrics. The relationship between the microstructure and the dielectric properties of polypropylene films is described, and the insulation failure mechanism of polypropylene is discussed. The modification methods of polypropylene energy storage media including ash washing, molecular chain structure regulation, aggregation structure regulation, nanoparticle doping, polyphenyl ring compound modification, cycloolefin copolymer blending and interfacial molecular regulation are reviewed. The effects of high temperature and strong magnetic field on the dielectric properties of polypropylene films are discussed and the high temperature and strong magnetic field resistant polypropylene dielectrics are presented.The book contains the dielectric constant, conductivity, breakdown field strength, energy storage density and other relevant graphs and data of modified polypropylene film under different operating conditions, which clearly explains the improvement effect of various modification methods on the dielectric properties of polypropylene film. This book provides a comprehensive reference for the research of polypropylene film for HVDC capacitors. It can help students, researchers and technicians in related industries to understand the insulation failure mechanism of polypropylene film and make readers understand the latest modification methods to improve the dielectric performance of PP films.
Kooperatives multimediales Gestalten mit Tablets: Eine Interview- und Videostudie zur Nutzung kooperativer Unterrichtsangebote mit digitalen Medien durch Grundschulkinder
by Larissa AdeDie vorliegende qualitative Studie nimmt einer Angebots-Nutzungs-Vorstellung von Unterricht folgend die Nutzungsprozesse beim kooperativen multimedialen Gestalten mit Tablets als exemplarisches Unterrichtsangebot zur Förderung von Medienkompetenz in den Blick. Dabei werden in einem multimethodischen Vorgehen sowohl die Perspektiven der Schüler*innen auf das Unterrichtsangebot und dessen Nutzung erfasst als auch Kooperationsprozesse der Schüler*innen aus einer Beobachtungsperspektive videogestützt beobachtet. Zusammengefasst verweisen die Ergebnisse auf Herausforderungen der Schüler*innen, die vielfältigen Anforderungen an die Peer-Interaktionen beim kooperativen Gestalten mit Tablets gemeinsam zu bewältigen. Diese Herausforderungen werden durch die Vorstrukturierung durch ein Kooperationsskript teilweise reduziert, sodass eine große Bedeutung von Vorstrukturierungsmaßnahmen auch für kreative und schüler*innen-orientierte Lehr-Lern-Gelegenheiten angenommen werden kann. Aus den Ergebnissen der Studie werden sowohl Implikationen für die Gestaltung und Vorstrukturierung förderlicher kooperativer Lehr-Lern-Settings mit digitalen Medien als auch für die Förderung von Medienkompetenz in der Grundschule abgeleitet.
Soziale Kompetenzen in Gesundheitsberufen: 75 Impulse für eine gute Pflege und Betreuung
by Margit SchäferJeder Mensch, der sich wegen einer Krankheit oder sozialen Problemen in die Obhut von anderen Menschen begibt, erwartet sich eine professionelle Dienstleistung. Dazu gehört neben der fachlichen Expertise vor allem auch eine soziale Kompetenz. Doch was ist darunter zu verstehen? Was bedeutet es im Arbeitsalltag respektvoll zu sein und die Würde der Patient:innen und Bewohner:innen zu wahren und zum Wohl der Menschen in Not zu handeln? Das Buch widmet sich all diesen Themen und bietet eine umfassende und praxisnahe Konturierung relevanter Begriffe, die eine professionelle Zugewandtheit mit Leben erfüllen. Das Dienstleistungs-Alphabet erstreckt sich dabei über 75 Begriffe - von Achtsamkeit über Anstrengungsbereitschaft, Dezenz, heitere Gelassenheit, Impulskontrolle, Präsenz bis hin zur Zusammenarbeit. Das Lexikon bietet als Code of Conduct einen guten Überblick zu geeigneten Verhaltensregeln im oft stressigen Tagesgeschehen. Dabei geht es auch auf die schwierigen Rahmenbedingungen ein, unter denen Pflege und Betreuung momentan stattfinden. Zudem wird Führungskräften ein Instrument zur Verfügung gestellt, das etwa für die Bewertung von Mitarbeiter:innen hilfreich ist. Das Buch richtet sich an alle Fach- und Führungspersonen im Gesundheits- und Sozialbereich, dies betrifft sowohl medizinische, therapeutische und pflegerische Berufe als auch Betreuungsberufe im Sozialbereich.
Decolonising Criminology: A Toolkit for Inclusion
by Tracey Davanna Esmorie Miller Peace Ojimba-Baldwin Becky ShepherdThis book contends with the question of how to decolonise criminology and discusses a number of key aspects of the debate. It sets out to consider differing aspects of criminology, including its history as a discipline, its context within the empire, its location within higher education (a system itself still steeped in colonial ideas and practices) and its relationship to criminal justice systems, with their own well-documented racially mediated brutality. It aims to expand the criminological lens and seek ways to enhance participation within criminological debate of those groups who have been excluded from participation and power. This book aims to follow a path already established by scholars in the global South, as well as engaging with marginalised communities within the global South who have not yet been fully accepted into the academy. It outlines a practical toolkit to support higher education institutions to decolonise their criminology curricula. It considers what the decolonial endeavour means within academic criminology, criminal justice-related professionals and within communities.