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Becoming a Climate Scientist (Masters at Work)
by Kyle DickmanA hands-on, revealing guide to a career as a climate scientist written by acclaimed Outside magazine writer Kyle Dickman and based on the experiences of a preeminent researcher studying permafrost in the Arctic—essential reading for anyone considering a path to this timely profession.Go behind the scenes and be mentored by the best in the business to find out what it&’s really like, and what it really takes, to become a climate scientist. Accurate climate science is more important than ever before. As awareness grows of our changing climate, demand is increasing for people to study it—from universities who want to have the latest, cutting-edge research, militaries who are worried about national defense, and governments who need accurate data to enact policy reform. Climate scientists use both field research and complex algorithms on super computers to predict the climate of our ever-changing world. Acclaimed Outside magazine editor Kyle Dickman shadows climate scientist Cathy Wilson and her team, who work in the farthest reaches of Alaska&’s northern tundra and in the national research labs in Los Alamos, NM, to reveal how this dream job becomes a reality. Shadow top climate scientists to see how they measure snowfall, assess the thawing of the permafrost, and determine the water content of soil down to 1 mm accuracy. Learn how the growth of one shrub can affect a whole ecosystem and how models can predict the future of our fast-changing planet. Here is how the job is performed at the highest level.
Becoming a Yoga Instructor (Masters at Work)
by Elizabeth GreenwoodThe must-have book for any yogi or yogini who&’s curious about taking the next step and becoming a yoga instructor.Choosing a profession begins with imagining yourself in a career. Whether you see yoga as a side gig or your life calling, Becoming a Yoga Instructor is the perfect resource to help you figure out how to get there—and what it&’ll really be like once you do. Journalist Elizabeth Greenwood has been practicing yoga for over twenty years. Now, she takes you along as she studies with teachers across the country to figure out how these women and men rose to the top of their profession—and how they stay there. In these pages, you&’ll take a private lesson with Abbie Galvin, a rock star instructor whom other yoga teachers fly around the world to learn from. You&’ll visit a small business owner as she opens up her very first studio, and meet newbies hustling as they figure out how to stand out from the competition, whether by leading yoga retreats to Costa Rica, helping veterans struggling with PTSD, or teaching classes over YouTube. Bursting with inside information about the yoga industry, and the spiritual, physical, and psychological benefits that daily practice can bring to your life, Becoming a Yoga Instructor is a perfect virtual internship for anyone contemplating turning their love of yoga into a career.
Esther: A Novel
by Rebecca KannerFrom the award-winning author of Sinners and the Sea comes a breathtaking new look into the timeless tale of Queen Esther, “a riveting tale of courage” (New York Times bestselling author Tosca Lee).A glittering Persian king has a vast empire that reaches farther than where the sun meets the horizon. He is bathed in riches and commands a frightening military force. He possesses power beyond any other mortal man and rules his kingdom as a god. Anything he desires, he has. Any woman he wants, he possesses. Thousands of them. Young virgins from all across his many lands. A Jewish girl is ripped from her hut by the king’s brutish warriors and forced to march across blistering, scorched earth to the capital city. Trapped for months in the splendid cage of the king’s palace, she must avoid the ire of the king’s concubines and eunuchs all while preparing for her one night with the king. Soon the fated night arrives, and she does everything in her power to captivate the king and become his queen. But wearing the crown brings with it a new set of dangers. When a ruthless man plies the king’s ear with whispers of genocide, it is up to the young queen to prevent the extermination of the Jews. She must find the strength within to violate the king’s law, risk her life, and save her people. This is a story of finding hidden depths of courage within one’s self. Of risking it all to stand up for what is right. This is the story of Queen Esther.
Clear: A Novel
by Carys Davies&“Tender, riveting, and inventive is Clear, the newest offering and masterpiece from the brilliant Carys Davies. It will take your breath away…What a thrill.&” —Sarah Jessica Parker A New York Times Book Review Top 10 Historical Fiction Book of 2024 A Vogue, The Washington Post, NPR, Kirkus Reviews, The Guardian, and The Globe and Mail (Toronto) Best Book of the Year Winner of the 2024 Bookmark Festival Book of Year Shortlisted for the 2024 Books Are My Bag Award, the Historical Writers&’ Association Gold Crown Award, and the Saltire Society Literary Award Longlisted for Blackwell&’s Book of the Year A &“daring and necessary…sophisticated and playful&” (The New York Times) novel from an award-winning writer, Clear is the story of a minister dispatched to a remote island to &“clear&” its last remaining inhabitant—an unforgettable tale of resilience, change, and hope.John, an impoverished Scottish minister, has accepted a job evicting the lone remaining occupant of an island north of Scotland—Ivar, who has been living alone for decades, with only the animals and the sea for company. Though his wife, Mary, has serious misgivings about the errand, he decides to go anyway, setting in motion a chain of events that neither he nor Mary could have predicted. Shortly after John reaches the island, he falls down a cliff and is found, unconscious and badly injured, by Ivar who takes him home and tends to his wounds. &“Clear chronicles the surprising bond that develops between these two men…pack[ing] a great deal of power into a compact tale&” (The Wall Street Journal) about connection, home, and hope—in which John begins to learn Ivar&’s language, and Ivar sees himself reflected through the eyes of another person for the first time in decades. Unfolding during the final stages of the infamous Scottish Clearances—a period of the 19th century which saw whole communities of the rural poor driven off the land in a relentless program of forced evictions—this singular novel explores what binds us together in the face of insurmountable difference, the way history shapes our deepest convictions, and how the human spirit can endure despite all odds. Moving and unpredictable, &“a love letter to the scorching power of language&” (The Guardian), Clear is &“a jewel of a novel&” (The Washington Post)—a profound and unforgettable read.
Legend
by Jude DeverauxFrom one of the world's most beloved novelists comes a triumphant historical romance that sweeps from modern-day Virginia to 1873 Colorado, weaving a time-travel tale filled with adventure, tenderness, and passion that only New York Times bestselling author Jude Deveraux could deliver.Her wedding fast approaching, celebrated chef Kady Long knew she was the luckiest woman alive…until she slipped into a delicate satin wedding dress she found in an antique flour tin, and was overcome by an odd dizzy spell. When she came to, Kady was in the dusty western town of Legend, Colorado—where a hanging was about to commence! With quick wits and more than a little moxie, Kady halts the proceedings, much to the relief of one Cole Jordan, a tall, thankful, and very appealing man. Now it&’s Kady&’s turn to enlist his help to find a way back home. But before long, Kady discovers a passion that she knows can only live in Legend—until Cole reveals a secret that unites them in a way Kady never could have imagined.
Just Between Us: Someone Like You, What She Wants, Just Between Us, Best Of Friends, Always And Forever, Past Secrets
by Cathy KellyFrom internationally bestselling author Cathy Kelly comes a heartwarming story of three sisters who are about to discover that—even within a close-knit Irish family—looks can be deceiving.Look at them go! In the Irish Country town of Kinvarra, the Miller girls are generally perceived to have it all. Single mother and brilliant attorney Stella looks like a Renaissance Madonna and is about to get a second chance at love. TV soap opera writer Tara has just married the love of her life—the charming Finn—after a whirlwind six-month romance. And shy, beautiful Holly is living an enviable bohemian life, with artistic friends and a beautiful apartment where her creative talents find an outlet. Have there ever lived three more fabulous sisters? Now look more closely. The Miller girls' mother, Rose—calm, elegant, and unchanging—is about to celebrate her fortieth wedding anniversary. But as plans for the party of the decade take shape, it's revealed that nothing in the lives of Rose and her daughters is as it seems. And as the secret heartaches the four women have kept hidden from each other begin to emerge, they're set to discover whether they're strong enough to handle the truth—and whether greater happiness awaits them still.
Becoming a Life Coach (Masters at Work)
by Tom ChiarellaA fascinating guide to a career as a life coach written by award-winning journalist Tom Chiarella and based on the real-life experiences of an expert in the field—essential reading for someone considering a path to this rewarding profession.Being a life coach is a unique career with the ability to change lives. Becoming a Life Coach takes us behind-the-scenes through the experiences of two top-tier life coaches who spend their days working one-on-one with clients to create new paths forward. The result is an entertaining, practical look at how one gets into and grows within this rewarding career.
Becoming a Crime Scene Investigator (Masters at Work)
by Jacqueline Detwiler-GeorgeA revealing guide to a career as a crime scene investigator written by acclaimed journalist Jacqueline Detwiler-George and based on the real-life experiences of the CSI team at the Baltimore police department—required reading for anyone considering a path to this profession.Becoming a Crime Scene Investigator takes you behind the scenes to find out what it&’s really like, and what it really takes, to become a crime scene investigator. Acclaimed journalist Jacqueline Detwiler-George shadows the crime scene investigators of the Baltimore Police Department to show how this job becomes a reality. Forensic science is an essential component of any criminal investigation. CSI evidence can tip the scales of justice during trials, helping to free the innocent and convict the guilty. Discover what it&’s like to process a crime scene by collecting evidence, documenting via photos, dusting for fingerprints, and analyzing blood spatter. Confront the gruesome realities of the job, tour their in-house crime labs, and watch as they process results. Gain wisdom and insight from the director of the forensic laboratory and the chief of the forensic division—and learn how this essential job is performed at the highest level.
Week in a Day: Five Dishes - One Day
by Rachael RayWondering what to make for dinner tonight—and for the rest of the week? Here&’s an easy way to prepare a week&’s worth of meals, for yourself or the whole family, in just one day.Relax with a tasty meal after a busy day. Enjoy your evenings around the dinner table with your friends and family. Sound too good to be true? Not if you plan your Week in a Day. Rachael Ray&’s Week in a Day, the companion book to her hit cooking show of the same name, offers more than two hundred recipes that will help you prepare five nights&’ worth of meals in a single day. The woman who taught America how to make a meal in 30 minutes is sharing more of her practical and easy tips that will have you eating well for days to come! Each week features its own theme, including From a Taco to Morocco, A Chicken in Every Pot, and Stew on This, allowing your taste buds to travel around the world with dishes such as Chicken and Chorizo Spanish Enchiladas, Argentine Chili with Chimichurri, and Zinfully Delicious Short Ribs. In addition, Rachael shows you how to fit all the groceries you need for three fabulous meals into a single bag with her special section, 1 Grocery Bag, 3 Meals. When the weekend rolls around, this book has everything you need to get ready for your Week in a Day. Come Monday night, you&’ll be glad you did! *Note: QR codes inside are no longer active.
Can't Help Falling: A Novel
by Kara IsaacA funny, heartfelt romance about how an antique shop, a wardrobe, and a mysterious tea cup bring two C.S. Lewis fans together in a snowy and picturesque Oxford, England.Emelia Mason has spent her career finding the dirt on the rich and famous. But deep down past this fearless tabloid-reporter façade, there’s a nerdy Narnia-obsessed girl who still can’t resist climbing into wardrobes to check for the magical land on the other side. When a story she writes produces tragic results, she flees to Oxford, England—home to C.S. Lewis—to try and make amends for the damage she has caused. Peter Carlisle was on his way to become one of Great Britain’s best rowers—until he injured his shoulder and lost his chance at glory. He’s determined to fight his way back to the top even if it means risking permanent disability to do so. It’s the only way he can find his way past failing the one person who never stopped believing in his Olympic dream. When Peter and Emelia cross paths on her first night in Oxford, the attraction is instant and they find common ground in their shared love of Narnia. But can the lessons from a fantasyland be enough to hold them together when secrets of the real world threaten to tear them apart? Cobblestone streets, an aristocratic estate, and an antique shop with curious a wardrobe bring the world of Narnia to life in Kara Isaac’s inspiring and romantic story about second chances.
Sisterhood of Dune (Dune Ser. #8)
by Kevin J. Anderson Brian HerbertTHE INSPIRATION BEHIND DUNE: PROPHECY, THE MAJOR NEW TV SERIES COMING AUTUMN 2024 ON SKY AND NOW.DISCOVER THE SISTERHOOD OF DUNE, THE ELECTRIFYING FIRST NOVEL IN THE PREQUEL TRILOGY THE GREAT SCHOOLS OF DUNE. It is 83 years after the last of the thinking machines were destroyed in the Battle of Corrin, after Faykan Butler established himself as the first Emperor of a new imperium. War hero Vorian Atreides has turned his back on Salusa Secundus, flying off to parts unknown. Abulurd Harkonnen, convicted of cowardice, was sent away to live on gloomy Lankiveil, and his descendants continue to blame Vor for the downfall of their fortunes. Raquella Berto-Anirul has formed the Bene Gesserit School as the first Reverend Mother. Descendants of Aurelius Venport and Norma Cenva have built a powerful transportation company using mutated Navigators who fly "spacefolder ships". Gilbertus Albans has established a school on bucolic Lampadas teaching humans to become Mentats. Even so, decades after the defeat of the thinking machines, anti-technology fervor continues to sweep across the human-settled planets, with powerful fanatical groups imposing violent purges…'Frank Herbert would surely be delighted and proud of this continuation of his vision' DEAN KOONTZ'The attendant excitement and myriad revelations not only make this a terrific read in its own right but will inspire readers to turn, or return, to its great predecessor' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'In a word, satisfying; all DUNE fans will want to investigate, newcomers will be tempted...' KIRKUS
Becoming an Event Planner (Masters at Work)
by Armand LimnanderA revealing guide to a career as an event planner written by W Magazine executive editor Armand Limnander and based on the real-life experiences of powerhouse event planner Bronson van Wyck—necessary reading for anyone considering a path to this profession.Becoming an Event Planner takes you behind the scenes to find out what it&’s really like, and what it really takes, to become an event planner. Behind every great event is a visionary planner, and Bronson van Wyck, founder of the award-winning event firm Van Wyck & Van Wyck, treats his events as works of art. He has masterminded celebrations for Dior, Condé Nast, Rolex, Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyoncé, and the Obamas. W Magazine executive editor Armand Limnander shadows van Wyck as he and his team produce a marquee event: a gala for the New York arts organization Creative Time. Using design, food, and entertaining, van Wyck transports his guests to carefully conceived, often fantastical temporary spaces. He reveals how the best event planners are aesthetic gurus, skilled social connectors, talented collaboration artists, and, most important of all, makers of memories. Discover van Wyck&’s path to prominence as you gain wisdom and insight from an event planner operating at the highest level.
Becoming a Social Worker (Masters at Work)
by Alex Abramovich Tasha BlaineA revealing guide to a career as a social worker based on the real-life experiences of three distinguished social workers—required reading for anyone considering a path to this profession.Becoming a Social Worker takes you behind the scenes to find out what it&’s really like, and what it really takes, to become a social worker. Acclaimed authors Alex Abramovich and Tasha Blaine shadow three distinguished social work professionals to reveal how this compassionate field changes lives. Discover what it&’s like to tirelessly advocate for victims of domestic violence and sex trafficking, investigate accidental drug overdose deaths in New York City, and assist clients in a full-time private practice. Gain insight from these social workers paths as they offer wisdom and insight from their years of service. Social workers have a common mission to serve people in need—here is how this life-changing job is actually practiced at the highest levels.
Where We Belong: Journeys That Show Us The Way
by Hoda KotbFrom New York Times bestselling author and beloved Today show coanchor Hoda Kotb, an &“inspirational page-turner&” (Daily News, New York) about people who find their life&’s purpose in unexpected ways, often surprising themselves and their loved ones.Are you where you belong? Many of us wonder. We float around in the half-empty glass, gaze out into the world of possibilities, and wonder if we should get off our raft and climb out. Maybe even today you asked yourself: Is it too late to do that thing that made me so happy when I was young? Could what matters most to me finally be the center of my life? Can I really trust this yearning voice in my head and longing in my heart? In Where We Belong, Hoda Kotb explores the challenging journeys of people who found their true calling in life by following their passions, their gut, and their heart. The compelling stories include an investment banker who became a minister after years of working on Wall Street, a young woman from a blue-collar background whose passion took her to Harvard Medical School, a high-powered PR executive who was drawn to a unique close-knit community, and a once “no-kids” guy who now helps children all over the world. Hoda also interviews celebrities, such as producer Mark Burnett and actress/producer Roma Downey, comedienne Margaret Cho, and former boxer Laila Ali, all who’ve pursued their passions to fulfill their dreams. The stories told provide examples of perseverance, self-reflection, and new attitudes on life making Where We Belong a motivating guide to finding the right path for your personal journey.
Becoming a Venture Capitalist (Masters at Work)
by Gary RivlinA reader-friendly guide to the inner workings and behind-the-scenes action of Silicon Valley and venture capitalism. Investigative reporter Gary Rivlin gives an armchair tour of the world of venture capitalism, while providing vivid case studies illustrating how to get started in the field. He shows how once-small companies such as Facebook, Instagram, and Amazon used venture capitalism to transform into the icons they are today, and the VCs that made a fortune in the process. Readers will learn what series funding is, the difference between an angel and super angel investor, and how to go about identifying ideas worthy of funding. Becoming a Venture Capitalist is not only an exclusive look into the world of legendary venture firms—as well as stories of their most interesting characters, including Peter Thiel, Reid Hoffman, and Mark Zuckerberg—but a wonderful guide on how to break into a seemingly impenetrable world.
Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss: Family Favorites as Only Buddy Can Serve Them Up
by Buddy ValastroTLC’s beloved Buddy Valastro is not only a master baker and the Cake Boss, he’s also a great cook and star of the hit show, Kitchen Boss. Now he shares 100 delicious, essential Italian-American recipes—from his grandmother’s secret dishes to his personal favorites—with his own signature touches that make dinner a family event.TLC’s beloved Buddy Valastro is not only a master baker, he’s also a great cook—the boss of his home kitchen as well as of his famous bakery, Carlo’s Bake Shop. Home cooking is even more vital for the Valastro family than the work they do at the bakery. Every Sunday, the whole clan gathers to cook and eat Sunday Gravy—their family recipe for hearty tomato sauce. These nourishing meals are the glue of their family. Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss shares 100 delicious Italian- American recipes beloved by Buddy’s family, from his grandmother’s secret dishes to Buddy’s personal favorites, with Buddy’s own signature touches that make dinner a family event. Buddy Valastro is renowned worldwide as the Cake Boss, but Buddy knows far more than just desserts. He makes classic dishes like Pasta Carbonara, Shrimp Scampi, and Eggplant Parmesan even more irresistible with his singular flair and with old-school tips passed down through generations. With his friendly charm, he guides even novice cooks from appetizers through more complicated dishes, and all 100 easy-to-follow recipes use ingredients that are obtainable and affordable. Your family will love sitting down at the table to eat Steak alla Buddy, Auntie Anna’s Manicotti, Mozzarella-and- Sausage-Stuffed Chicken, Veal Saltimbocca, Buddy’s Swiss Chard, and mouthwatering desserts like Lemon Granita, Apple Snacking Cake, Cocoa-Hazelnut Cream with Berries, and Rockin’ Rice Pudding. Buddy’s recipes allow home cooks to become the bosses of their own kitchens, and anyone will be able to whip up a tasty and nutritious Italian dinner. Filled with luscious full-color photography and with stories from the irrepressible Valastro clan, Cooking Italian with the Cake Boss shows how to create new takes on traditional dishes that will make your famiglia happy. *** My family, the Valastros, makes its living by baking and selling just about anything you can think of at Carlo’s Bake Shop. It’s what we’re known for. But there’s another side to our family and our relationship to food, and it’s just as personal, maybe even more personal, than what we do at the bakery. I’m talking about the recipes and dishes, meals and traditions that nourish our bodies and souls when we get home. Just like any other family, we enjoy chilling out and spending time together, and there’s no way we’d rather do that than around a table, a place that keeps us grounded and connected to each other as well as to the relatives who came before us. As proud as I am of our professional success, I’m just as proud that we’ve been able to continue making time for our family and extended family—and we’re talking a lot of people— to meet several times a week and eat together. And now I’m honored to share with you my family’s favorite recipes and to tell you the stories of what makes them so near and dear to our hearts. I hope they might become favorites for your family as well, that they help you create memories to last a lifetime, the same way they’ve done for us Valastros. -- Buon Appetito, Buddy Valastro
Tholkappiyam Ezhuthathikaram Ilampooranam: தொல்காப்பியம் எழுத்ததிகாரம் இளம்பூரணம்
by Directorate of Distance Education Alagappa University Karaikudiஇந்த ஆவணம் தொல்காப்பியம் - எழுத்ததிகாரம் பற்றிய முழுமையான ஆய்வுக் கையேடாகும், இது டாக்டர் எம். சிதம்பரத்தின் உரையுடன் வடிவமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. தமிழின் இலக்கணக் கொள்கைகளை விளக்குவதில் இது முக்கியமானதாக உள்ளது, குறிப்பாக எழுத்துக்கள் மற்றும் ஒலிகளின் தோற்றம், செயல்பாடு மற்றும் மாற்றங்களைப் பற்றியும், அவற்றின் சொற்கள் மற்றும் வாக்கியங்களை அமைப்பதில் காணப்படும் பயன்பாடுகளையும் விவரிக்கிறது. இதில் மொழிமரபுகள், ஒலியியல், உருபியல் மற்றும் சொல்லமைப்பு ஆகிய பிரிவுகள் அடங்கியுள்ளன. தமிழின் அமைப்பு மற்றும் ஒலியியல் விதிகளின் நுட்பங்களை விளக்குவதோடு, மொழியின் கலாசார மற்றும் வரலாற்றுச் சிறப்பையும் அலசுகிறது. தொலைநிலைக் கல்வி இயக்கம் மூலம் வழங்கப்படும் எம்.ஏ. தமிழ் பாடத்திட்டத்தின் ஒரு பகுதியாக, இந்த கையேடு தமிழின் இலக்கண வளங்களை ஆராய, பகுப்பாய்வு திறன்களை மேம்படுத்த மற்றும் தமிழின் இலக்கணச் செழுமையைப் பற்றிய ஆழ்ந்த புரிதலை உருவாக்க வடிவமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது.
Statistics All-in-One For Dummies
by Deborah J. RumseyThe odds-on best way to master stats. Statistics All-in-One For Dummies is packed with lessons, examples, and practice problems to help you slay your stats course. Develop confidence and understanding in statistics with easy-to-understand (even fun) explanations of key concepts. Plus, you’ll get access to online chapter quizzes and other resources that will turn you into a stats master. This book teaches you how to interpret graphs, determine probability, critique data, and so much more. Written by an expert author and serious statistics nerd, Statistics AIO For Dummies explains everything in terms anyone can understand. Get a grasp of basic statistics concepts required in every statistics course Clear up the process of interpreting graphs, understanding polls, and analyzing data Master correlation, regression, and other data analysis tools Score higher on stats tests and get a better grade in your high school or college classStatistics All-in-One For Dummies follows the curriculum of intro college statistics courses (including AP Stats!) so you can learn everything you need to know to get the grade you need—the Dummies way.
Cine líquido: Spuren der flüssigen Moderne im argentinischen Gegenwartskino (Prolegomena Romanica. Beiträge zu den romanischen Kulturen und Literaturen)
by Nadine NegriMitte der 90er Jahre wendet sich in Argentinien eine neue Kinoströmung radikal von den bis dato gültigen, vom Hollywoodkino inspirierten und pathetischen Filmstandards ab. Die von der Kritik schnell unter dem Sammelbegriff „Nuevo Cine Argentino“ zusammengefassten Werke zeichnen sich jedoch neben minimalistischen Tendenzen und Parallelen zum italienischen Neorealismus und der französischen „Nouvelle Vague“ insbesondere durch ihre Heterogenität aus. Die vorliegende Studie versteht das „Nuevo Cine Argentino“ als Manifestation einer ganzheitlichen soziokulturellen und geistigen Transformation: Die Entstehung des neuen argentinischen Films fällt mit einer Verflüssigung (Zygmunt Bauman), einer umfassenden Dynamisierung, Dezentralisierung und Individualisierung der westlichen Gesellschaften um die Jahrtausendwende zusammen. Die Studie geht von der Hypothese aus, dass sich gerade in den Eigenschaften des Flüssigen – Flexibilität, Flüchtigkeit und Formlosigkeit – ein Schlüssel für die Beschreibung des „Nuevo Cine Argentino“ findet. Sowohl inhaltlich auch formell finden sich in den Filmen Spuren der flüssigen Moderne. Anhand von zahlreichen bekannten, aber auch weniger rezipierten Filmen der letzten 25 Jahre erarbeitet die Autorin Charakteristika eines „cine líquido“. Dieses wird präsentiert als ein instrumenteller Kinomodus, der für die Darstellung von sozialen Verflüssigungsprozessen genutzt werden kann.
Anschauliche Elementargeometrie: Für (angehende) Lehrende der Primarstufe und Sekundarstufe I (Mathematik Primarstufe und Sekundarstufe I + II)
by Berthold Schuppar Hans HumenbergerDieses Lehrbuch unterstützt bei der Vorbereitung eines reizvollen, lebendigen und problemorientierten Geometrieunterrichts in der Primarstufe und Sekundarstufe I. Es macht die entsprechenden Sachverhalte der Elementargeometrie zugänglich und erlebbar, indem geometrische Figuren beschrieben, konstruiert, variiert und analysiert und die beobachteten Phänomene möglichst anschaulich begründet werden. Die vorgeschlagenen Experimente verwenden dabei diverse Materialien – von Papier und Pappe (Falten, Schneiden, Kleben) über klassische Konstruktionen mit Zirkel und Lineal bis hin zur dynamischen Geometrie-Software (DGS) GeoGebra. Entsprechende Grundkenntnisse im Umgang mit GeoGebra werden dabei vorausgesetzt. Im gesamten Buch stehen problemorientierte Ansätze, entdeckendes Lernen, Forschungsaufträge und Anwendungen im Vordergrund. In den ersten Kapiteln werden die zentralen Ziele, Inhalte und Methoden vorgestellt sowie die Inhalte der Schulgeometrie wiederholt. In den späteren Kapiteln werden diese auf einem etwas höheren mathematischen Niveau systematisiert und erweitert, jedoch nicht im Sinne einer axiomatischen Geometrie. Das Buch richtet sich vorrangig an Studierende des Lehramts der Primarstufe und Sekundarstufe I bzw. an Grund-, Haupt- und Realschulen sowie an Lehrende in diesem Bereich.
Optimising and Digitising Supply Chain Processes
by Torsten BeckerProduction and logistics companies can achieve significant competitive advantage with their supply chain and production processes. This book provides managers, practitioners, consultants and students with a comprehensive understanding of process optimisation. It covers a wide range of tools, methods and tried-and-tested procedures for improving performance in these areas. The methodological toolbox from the various optimisation philosophies - Lean Production, Supply Chain, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement Processes and Theory of Constraints - is presented and evaluated. Digital tools for process analysis, such as process mining, are described. Procedures and approaches are described for the individual steps of comprehensive process optimisation. These include process analysis methods such as ARIS, value stream mapping, the supply chain operations reference model (SCOR), and numerous process evaluation methods. One focus of the book is the presentation of pragmatic implementation approaches and procedures, including agile project management methods. Three project examples from the author's consulting practice are used to describe the results of complex changes. The book contains many hints and tips for extensive process improvements. The author has many years of industry experience and has been advising leading companies in various sectors for over 25 years. It presents end-to-end improvement approaches for systematically increasing supply chain and production performance. Using tried-and-tested tools and examples, the reader learns how to successfully handle supply chain projects from the initial idea to implementation. Based on the author's implementation experience, a set of methods covers all aspects of production and supply chain process optimisation. With the detailed procedures, the book offers recommendations on running supply chain projects efficiently and successfully and which tools effectively support the work in the individual project phases.
Der industriell geprägte Mittelstand in digitalen Wertschöpfungsnetzwerken (Unternehmensführung & Controlling)
by Meike StradtmannIm Zuge der fortschreitenden Digitalisierung transformieren sich nicht nur die Geschäftsmodelle von Unternehmen, sondern auch klassische Wertschöpfungsnetzwerke (Supply Chains) sollen hin zu digitalen Wertschöpfungsnetzwerken (sog. Digital Supply Chains) transformiert werden. Dabei ändern sich nicht nur die Prozesse, sondern auch die Strukturen in und von Wertschöpfungsnetzwerken fundamental. In Verbindung mit datengetriebenen Produkten und Services entstehen komplexe Produkt-Service-Bündel, die in weitaus umfassenderen Ökosystemen erbracht werden. Bisherige Rollen und Akteure wandeln sich, wodurch sich die Wettbewerbslandschaft grundlegend verändert. An diesem Gedanken setzt die Dissertation von Meike Stradtmann an. Sie untersucht den industriell geprägten Mittelstand in digitalen Wertschöpfungsnetzwerken mit Blick auf die aktuelle Umsetzung, zentrale Herausforderungen, Anforderungen und Gestaltungsmöglichkeiten. Im Ergebnis leitet die Autorin evidenzbasierte Handlungsempfehlungen ab und liefert dadurch einen wesentlichen Erkenntnisbeitrag für die Forschung und die Praxis.
RMB Internationalization in 2023: Broader and Multi-level Economic and Trade Cooperation
by Wang Fang Qian ZongxinThe "Report on RMB Internationalization 2023: Broadening and Deepening Economic and Trade Cooperation" is the 12th annual report from the International Monetary Institute (IMI) at Renmin University of China. The report follows a general-to-specific analytical approach combining a literature review, comparative studies and empirical analysis. It systematically demonstrates the significance and mechanism of constructing a comprehensive global economic and trade cooperation network for RMB internationalization. Focusing on three international cooperation agreements that target different levels and areas, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), China-EU Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAl), and Digital Economic Partnership Agreement (DEPA), the report discusses the opportunities and challenges of RMB internationalization according to its priorities and development paths in difference phases. The report emphasizes that as the international currency competition has entered a strategic stalemate stage, RMB internationalization needs to maintain its strategic stability while pursuing progress in a planned way. Internally, China should accumulate strength to make up for disadvantages promptly. Externally, it should engage in extensive cooperation and prioritize risk prevention to improve the convenience and security of the use of RMB internationally. More chances should be created for the use of RMB in order to establish a solid foundation for an RMB currency area.
Harvest Loss in China: Rice, Mechanization, and the Moral Hazard of Outsourcing (The University of Tokyo Studies on Asia)
by Xue Qu Daizo Kojima Laping Wu Mitsuyoshi AndoThis open access book examines food security in China with a specific focus on rice harvesting. As the most populous agricultural developing country, China’s food security is closely related to the world’s food security. An urgent issue internationally, data show that every year, about one-third of food is lost and wasted before it even reaches the market, mainly in less developed countries. To this end, halving the amount of food loss and waste is one of the Sustainable Development Goals. In 2021, the Chinese government issued the Anti-Food Waste Law of the People’s Republic of China, placing a high priority on food loss reduction. Rice, one of the major staple foods, has also received a higher priority in government policy, as it has been deemed required to be “absolutely safe”. In China, rice farmers rely heavily on outsourcing services to complete harvesting, which has led to the rapid development of mechanical harvesting. This book shows that the essence of outsourcing services is a principal–agent relationship in which there is a potential moral hazard, which is considered detrimental to harvest losses. The book analyses the effect of the moral hazard in harvest outsourcing services on rice harvest losses from this principal–agent theoretical perspective. Using the latest nationwide farmer survey, it empirically demonstrates the moral hazard in agricultural outsourcing services and its negative impact on harvest losses, providing suggestions for food loss reduction in China and similar developing countries where agricultural outsourcing services are developing rapidly. Relevant to social science researchers working in areas of food security in connection with the SDGs, and to scholars studying development in China more generally, this is a timely contribution confronting possible means of food loss reduction, in the developing world particularly, in the East, and globally.
Embodied and Operational Carbon in Buildings: Strategies to Decarbonize (SpringerBriefs in Architectural Design and Technology)
by Vijayalaxmi J. Shveta MohanThis book offers the basics of embodied and operational carbon while discussing the inclusion of carbon emission in the GBRS at global and national level. This book also critically explores the important topic of embodied and operational carbon of buildings with insights on the strategies to measure and reduce embodied carbon in buildings through a case study and application approach. This approach assesses the impact of embodied carbon on the choice of structural systems, alternate building materials, alternate building technologies and air conditioning system. The impact of these alternate measures in reducing embodied and operational carbon is analyzed by demonstrating its use on a base case building, which is similar to an existing office building in India. The quantified data enables architects and designers to make early design decisions for a more environmentally sensitive approache to sustainable building designs. This book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and practicing architects in understanding evidence based repercussions of structural systems, use of materials, technology and air conditioning systems to design green and sustainable buildings.