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The French Art of Living Well: Finding Joie de Vivre in the Everyday World
by Cathy YandellIn the tradition of Bringing up Bebe and French Toast, Cathy Yandell's The French Art of Living Well is a delightful look at French culture, from literature to cuisine to humor and more, showing how the French have captured that magic elixir known as joie de vivre.What is joie de vivre, and why is it a fundamentally French concept?In search of those ineffable qualities that make up the joy of living, this lively book takes readers on a voyage to France through forays into literature, history, and culture. How does art contribute to daily life? Why is cuisine such a central part of French existence? Why are the French more physical than many other cultures? How do French attitudes toward time speak volumes about their sense of pleasure and celebration? And finally, to what extent is this zest for life exportable? These and other questions give way to a dynamic sketch of French life today.Peppered with anecdotes and humor, this book uncovers some of the secrets of the celebrated French art of living well. Drawing from her years of living in France as a student, professor, and mother, Yandell crafts an honest and profound appraisal of French culture and how la joie de vivre can be developed in anyone’s life.
Children in Context: A Topical Approach
by Tara L. KutherIn the topically organized Children in Context, award-winning author Tara L. Kuther emphasizes three core themes of child development: the importance of context, the relevance of research, and the applied value of developmental science. By examining child development through real-life contexts—such as gender, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status—Kuther engages students with up-to-date data, relatable examples, and cross-cultural stories, offering insights that directly connect to their own experiences and future professions.
Children in Context: A Topical Approach
by Tara L. KutherIn the topically organized Children in Context, award-winning author Tara L. Kuther emphasizes three core themes of child development: the importance of context, the relevance of research, and the applied value of developmental science. By examining child development through real-life contexts—such as gender, race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status—Kuther engages students with up-to-date data, relatable examples, and cross-cultural stories, offering insights that directly connect to their own experiences and future professions.
Polity, volume 57 number 1 (January 2025)
by PolityThis is volume 57 issue 1 of Polity. Polity, the journal of the Northeastern Political Science Association, has been published quarterly since 1968. Among the leading general-interest journals in political science, Polity is guided by the premise that political knowledge advances through scholarly exchange across subfield boundaries and even beyond disciplinary borders. Polity publishes original research on all aspects of political life, especially those that converge around questions of race, gender, class, colonialism, and empire.
The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science, volume 75 number 4 (December 2024)
by The British Journal for the Philosophy of ScienceThis is volume 75 issue 4 of The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science. Since 1950, The British Journal for the Philosophy of Science (BJPS) has presented the best new work in the discipline. An international leader in the philosophy of science, BJPS showcases outstanding research on a variety of topics, from the nature of models and simulations to mathematical explanation and foundational issues in the physical, life, and social sciences. Published on behalf of the British Society for the Philosophy of Science, the journal offers innovative and thought-provoking papers that open up new areas of inquiry or shed new light on well-known issues.
Renaissance Drama, volume 52 number 2 (Fall 2024)
by Renaissance DramaThis is volume 52 issue 2 of Renaissance Drama. Renaissance Drama explores the rich variety of theatrical and performance traditions and practices in early modern Europe and intersecting cultures. The sole scholarly journal devoted to the full expanse of Renaissance theatre and performance, the journal publishes articles that extend the scope of our understanding of early modern playing, theatre history, and dramatic texts and interpretation, encouraging innovative theoretical and methodological approaches to these traditions, examining familiar works, and revisiting well-known texts from fresh perspectives.
Financially Lit!: The Modern Latina's Guide to Level Up Your Dinero & Become Financially Poderosa
by Jannese TorresBuild financial literacy, improve your money management skills, and make the dinero work for you! In many immigrant households, money isn&’t often a topic of discussion, so financial education can be minimal—especially when a family is just trying to survive the day-to-day. Despite being the largest minority group in the United States, the Latino community still faces cultural and systemic barriers that prevent them from building wealth. As a first-generation Latina, Jannese Torres, award-winning money expert, educator, and podcaster, knows these unique challenges well. She set out to pursue the traditional American Dream, becoming the first woman in her family to graduate from college, climb the corporate ladder, and secure the six-figure paycheck, only to find herself miserable and unfulfilled. She soon realized that everything she&’d been taught about money and success wasn&’t as it seemed. After discovering the true meaning of wealth, Torres resolved to pave her own path, leaving the life she was told she should want for one of entrepreneurship, autonomy, and financial freedom. In Financially Lit! Torres offers you culturally relevant and relatable personal finance advice that will allow you to finally feel seen, heard, and understood. Whether it&’s the guilt you feel from being the first person to &“make it&” while members of your family are still struggling, or the way financial trauma manifests itself in negative and limiting beliefs around money, Torres is here to guide you through it all. With the warmth and no-nonsense wisdom of someone who&’s been there before, Torres will teach you how to: set boundaries with your dinero protect yourself from financial abuse navigate the complicated relationship between amor and money invest like a white dude—or better! With Financially Lit! at your side, you&’ll harness the powerful ways money can be used to create the life of your dreams, and be empowered to step into financial freedom.
My, Oh My-A Butterfly! All About Butterflies: All About Butterflies (The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
by Tish RabeLaugh and learn with fun facts about caterpillars, moths, different kinds of butterflies, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss&’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! &“Butterflies are surprising and beautiful things as they soar through the air on their bright-colored wings.&” The Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Take flight with the Cat in the Hat and discover: how butterflies see thousands of images at oncedrink nectar from flowers using tubes (like straws!)lay eggs as small as the head of a pinand much more!Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, My, Oh My—A Butterfly! All About Butterflies also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series!High? Low? Where Did It Go? All About Animal CamouflageIs a Camel a Mammal? All About MammalsThe 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of SchoolA Great Day for Pup: All About Wild BabiesWould You Rather Be a Pollywog? All About Pond LifeHappy Pi Day to You! All About Measuring CirclesI Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About TreesFine Feathered Friends: All About BirdsOh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering PlantsInside Your Outside! All About the Human BodyIce is Nice! All About the North and South Poles
Is a Camel a Mammal? All About Mammals: All About Mammals (The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
by Tish RabeLaugh and learn with fun facts about mammals, from the land to the sea, the smallest (pygmy shrew) to the largest (blue whale), and more—all told in Dr. Seuss&’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! &“Yes, people are mammals—amazing but true! Oh, and cats in tall hats? Well...yes. We&’re mammals, too!&” The Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Journey around the world and discover: what makes an animal a mammalwhat the world&’s smallest and largest mammals arehow different mammals take care of their babiesand much more!Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Is a Camel a Mammal? All About Mammals also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series!High? Low? Where Did It Go? All About Animal CamouflageThe 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of SchoolA Great Day for Pup: All About Wild BabiesWould You Rather Be a Pollywog? All About Pond LifeHappy Pi Day to You! All About Measuring CirclesI Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About TreesFine Feathered Friends: All About BirdsMy, Oh My--A Butterfly! All About ButterfliesOh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering PlantsInside Your Outside! All About the Human BodyIce is Nice! All About the North and South Poles
Minecraft Dungeons: An Official Minecraft Novel (Minecraft)
by Matt ForbeckLearn the tragic origins of the wicked Arch-Illager in this official Minecraft novel, a prequel to Minecraft Dungeons! Brave heroes have banded together to take a perilous journey through the war-torn Overworld to defeat the Arch-Illager and his formidable army. But how did that army come to be? And just where did the Arch-Illager come from?The terrible truth behind the Arch-Illager is that he never asked for ultimate power. Known as Archie, this little Illager is bullied by his fellow Illagers and mistrusted by fearful Villagers. Archie only ever wanted a place to call home, but he finds himself shunned by all. As he wanders through deep forests and up craggy mountains, he stumbles upon a dark cavern—with a sinister secret waiting inside. Archie discovers an object that whispers to him promises of power: the Orb of Dominance. With it, Archie realizes he can wield incredible magic and reshape a world that turned its back on him. All he needs to do is exactly what it tells him . . . After all, it&’s called the Orb of Dominance for a reason, right? But is it named for the way Archie uses it—or is it using him?
Teaching with Vampires (Teaching the New English)
by U. Melissa AnyiwoThis edited volume provides pedagogical tools for those who teach – and would like to teach – with the most iconic of monsters: the vampire. Vampires are showing up with increasing frequency in the college classroom and there are a growing number of courses devoted solely to the Undead. This collection draws from a diverse range of teaching approaches, including the theoretical framing of vampire texts in a broad range of settings, that demonstrate the myriad of ways vampires are used to teach about marginalization, empathy, and inspire social justice. With chapters from global scholars, this essential text illustrates the burgeoning field of vampire studies and the popularity in classrooms at every level around the world, from gothic fiction to television courses.
The Craft of Historical Research: A Practical Guide from Start to Finish
by Isaac LandComplete with practical advice and helpful guidance, this book is an approachable manual perfect for budding historians at all levels. Its worksheets, which focus on framing realistic goals and heading off common misunderstandings, will aid independent work and make check-ins with the advisor more candid and productive. Drawing on examples from six continents, as well as primary sources ranging from cuneiform tablets to emails, students will learn about the effective deployment of quotations, footnotes, maps, graphs, images, and data visualizations. Throughout the book, emphasis is placed on how the student can formulate, support, and revise their claims in a historical project with a skeptical reader in mind.
Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Machine Learning, Advances in Computing, Renewable Energy and Communication: MARC 2023, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #1231)
by Pramod Kumar Sukumar Mishra Anuradha Tomar Y. R. SoodThis book gathers selected papers presented at International Conference on Machine Learning, Advances in Computing, Renewable Energy and Communication (MARC 2023), held in Glocal University, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India, during 28–29 November 2023. This book discusses key concepts, challenges, and potential solutions in connection with established and emerging topics in advanced computing, renewable energy, and network communications.
Proceedings of Third International Conference on Advanced Computing and Applications: ICACA 2024 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1045)
by Debashis De Juan Manuel Corchado Rodríguez Swagatam Das Debasis GiriThis book gathers selected high-quality research papers presented at the 3rd International Conference on Advanced Computing and Applications (ICACA 2024), held virtually during 23–24 February 2024. The topics covered are advanced communication technologies, IoT-based systems and applications, network security and reliability, virtualization technologies, compressed sensors and multimedia applications, signal image and video processing, machine learning, pattern recognitions, intelligent computing, big data analytics, analytics in bio-computing, AI-driven 6G mobile wireless networks, and autonomous driving.
Multi-objective, Multi-class and Multi-label Data Classification with Class Imbalance: Theory and Practices (Springer Tracts in Nature-Inspired Computing)
by Sanjay Chakraborty Lopamudra DeyThis book explores intricate world of data classification with 'Multi-Objective, Multi-Class, and Multi-Label Data Classification.' This book studies sophisticated methods and strategies for working with complicated data sets, tackling the difficulties of various classes, many objectives, and complicated labelling tasks. This resource fosters a deeper grasp of multi-dimensional data analysis in today's data-driven world by providing readers with the skills and insights needed to navigate the subtleties of modern classification jobs, from algorithmic techniques to practical applications.
Approximation Theory and Numerical Analysis Meet Algebra, Geometry, Topology (Springer INdAM Series #60)
by Carla Manni Martina Lanini Henry SchenckThe book, based on the INdAM Workshop "Approximation Theory and Numerical Analysis Meet Algebra, Geometry, Topology" provides a bridge between different communities of mathematicians who utilize splines in their work. Splines are mathematical objects which allow researchers in geometric modeling and approximation theory to tackle a wide variety of questions. Splines are interesting for both applied mathematicians, and also for those working in purely theoretical mathematical settings. This book contains contributions by researchers from different mathematical communities: on the applied side, those working in numerical analysis and approximation theory, and on the theoretical side, those working in GKM theory, equivariant cohomology and homological algebra.
Lexical Demands in CLIL Primary-School Textbooks: A Corpus Linguistic Perspective
by Irene Castellano-RiscoThis book provides an examination of the academic language found in Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) primary-school written input, with a focus on the lexical demands of CLIL textbooks. CLIL is understood as the teaching of content subjects through an additional or foreign language. Under the CLIL approach, learners are asked to understand new concepts and ideas, while processing input that is unlikely to be comprehended without a broad L2 vocabulary knowledge. Within the total amount of L2 input they may receive, textbooks play a central role, as they are usually employed as guide for teachers and learners alike to vertebrate the curriculum. In this book the author focuses on the nature of the English textbooks to which CLIL learners are exposed and identifies the main lexical demands found in these texts. Following a corpus-based methodology, it analyses a corpus of 1.5 million words comprising CLIL primary-school textbooks from four disciplines: Arts & Crafts, Music, Natural Science and Social Science (Geography and History). This data-driven analysis explores the lexical demands posed by CLIL textbooks in each of these disciplines and offers a comparative exploration of these demands across subject areas and academic years. The volume will be of interest to researchers and practitioners interested in the linguistic implications of the application of a CLIL approach, including those with backgrounds in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, Curriculum and Materials Development, Second Language Acquisition and Language Education.
Chatbots and the Domestication of AI: A Relational Approach (Social and Cultural Studies of Robots and AI)
by Hendrik KemptWith the publication of chatGPT in December 2022, a new era of artificial dialogue systems and chatbots has emerged. Many established thinkers and figures have published their stance on the development of this technology, not rarely combined with stark language about its transformative potential and potential risks. New terminologies have found entrance to public and philosophical discourse, new regulatory frameworks have been introduced, from small to large scale, and an entire economy has shifted: many apps have sprung into existence using chatGPT and other LLMs as a basis for their services, large corporations take the risks of releasing unfinished language models to undercut the competition. In the meantime, many more stakeholders have entered the economic, regulatory, and social discourses on how to deal with this emerging technology. Taking the latest developments in the field into consideration this completely revised and updated second edition now includes new chapters on the tech-ethics of Large Language Models and LLMs as relational technology. The author considers the consequences of chatbots on human-human relationships, providing analysis on robot rights, human-centered design, and the social tension between robophobes and robophiles.
365 Days of Buddha Wisdom: Quotes from Buddhist Thinkers to Bring You Daily Inspiration
by Summersdale PublishersDiscover daily peace and wisdom with this pocket-sized collection of quotes from Buddhist teachers, writers and philosophers. Inside you will find 365 quotes from some of the greatest Buddhist thinkers of all time, including Thích Nhất Hạnh, Pema Chödrön, Alan Watts and, of course, the Buddha himself. Dive in and begin your own spiritual journey.
365 Days of Healing: Daily Guidance for Finding Inner Peace
by Quinn ClarkWhen you are ready to take the first step to understand your past pain, the practical guidance in this book will support you on your healing journey, helping you to find your way back to yourself, come to terms with the past and look to the future with hope and positivity.
The Little Book for Yoga Lovers: Tips and Tricks to Elevate Your Yoga Practice
by Summersdale PublishersTake some time out from hectic modern life, reconnect with your body and embrace the calming power of yoga. Whether you're an advanced yogi or you're getting ready to learn your first asanas, this beautiful book is brimming with all the tips and inspiration you need to enlighten your mind and inspire your practice.
Inside Your Outside! All About the Human Body: All About the Human Body (The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
by Tish RabeLaugh and learn with fun facts about the brain, the heart, the muscles, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss&’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! &“I&’m the Cat in the Hat here to share some good news. From the tips of your hair to the toes in your shoes.&” The Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Travel inside the human body with the Cat in the Hat and learn: how the brain controls everything you dohow the bones in your body are stronger than steelhow white blood cells eat the germs that can make us sickand much more!Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Inside Your Outside! All About the Human Body also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series!High? Low? Where Did It Go? All About Animal CamouflageIs a Camel a Mammal? All About MammalsThe 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of SchoolA Great Day for Pup: All About Wild BabiesWould You Rather Be a Pollywog? All About Pond LifeHappy Pi Day to You! All About Measuring CirclesI Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About TreesFine Feathered Friends: All About BirdsMy, Oh My--A Butterfly! All About ButterfliesOh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering PlantsIce is Nice! All About the North and South Poles
The Mighty Miss Malone
by Christopher Paul CurtisIn the Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award–winning Bud, Not Buddy, Bud met a girl named Deza Malone in a Hooverville. This is her story. &“We are a family on a journey to a place called wonderful" is the motto of Deza Malone's family. Deza is the smartest girl in her class in Gary, Indiana, singled out by teachers for a special path in life. But the Great Depression has hit Gary hard, and there are no jobs for black men. When her beloved father leaves to find work, Deza, Mother, and her older brother Jimmie go in search of him, and end up in a Hooverville outside Flint, Michigan. Jimmie's beautiful voice inspires him to leave the camp to be a performer, while Deza and Mother find a new home, and cling to the hope that they will find Father. The twists and turns of their story reveal the devastation of the Depression and prove that Deza truly is the Mighty Miss Malone. &“Witty and moving.&” —The Wall Street Journal &“The fluidity of the writing, the strong sense of place and time combined with well-drawn characters will captivate and delight. . . . a fitting literary companion to Bud Caldwell.&” —Kirkus Reviews, Starred &“Curtis threads important bits of African-American history throughout the narrative. . . . Some readers will feel they are due a bit of happiness; others will be struck by how little has changed in 75 years for the nation&’s have-nots.&” —Publishers Weekly, Starred
Oh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering Plants: All About Flowering Plants (The Cat in the Hat's Learning Library)
by Bonnie WorthLaugh and learn with fun facts about flowers, plants, fruit, and more—all told in Dr. Seuss&’s beloved rhyming style and starring the Cat in the Hat! &“I&’m the Cat in the Hat, and I think that you need to come take a look at this thing called a seed.&” The Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series combines beloved characters, engaging rhymes, and Seussian illustrations to introduce children to non-fiction topics from the real world! Grow your brain with fun facts about flowering plants and learn: how they all start out as a seedhow they make their own food inside their leaveshow bees help spread the pollen flowers need to produce fruitand much more!Perfect for story time and for the youngest readers, Oh Say Can You Seed? All About Flowering Plants also includes an index, glossary, and suggestions for further learning. Look for more books in the Cat in the Hat&’s Learning Library series!High? Low? Where Did It Go? All About Animal CamouflageIs a Camel a Mammal? All About MammalsThe 100 Hats of the Cat in the Hat: A Celebration of the 100th Day of SchoolA Great Day for Pup: All About Wild BabiesWould You Rather Be a Pollywog? All About Pond LifeHappy Pi Day to You! All About Measuring CirclesI Can Name 50 Trees Today! All About TreesFine Feathered Friends: All About BirdsMy, Oh My--A Butterfly! All About ButterfliesInside Your Outside! All About the Human BodyIce is Nice! All About the North and South Poles
Mayor of the Tenderloin: Del Seymour's Journey from Living on the Streets to Fighting Homelessness in San Francisco
by Alison OwingsThe unforgettable account of Del Seymour, who overcame 18 years of homelessness and addiction to become one of the most respected advocates in San FranciscoIn Mayor of the Tenderloin, journalist Alison Owings slips behind the cold statistics and sensationalism surrounding San Francisco&’s Tenderloin to reveal a harrowing and life-affirming account of Del Seymour—whose addiction led him into eighteen years of homelessness, pimping, and drug dealing. Once sober, he started Tenderloin Walking Tours and later Code Tenderloin, the remarkable organization teaching homeless, recovering addicts, sex workers, dealers, ex-felons, and other marginalized people how to get and keep a job.Owings traces Del&’s story and those in his orbit: from his daughters, sobriety buddy, and ex-girlfriend, to a police captain and a psychiatric social worker, housing activists and corporate philanthropists, and Del&’s Code Tenderloin students. In the Tenderloin, in a city known for its beauty and currently infamous for its divide between haves and have-nots, Owings highlights how Del gives back to people struggling with the same daunting setbacks—including a criminal record—he once faced.Honest and compelling, Mayor of the Tenderloin follows homelessness in one of America&’s toughest neighborhoods as it was lived—in the words of someone who lived it and is now fighting to solve it.