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The Manual highlights the human rights principles and criteria in
relation to drinking water and sanitation. It explains the
international legal obligations in terms of operational policies
and practice that will support the progressive realisation of
universal access. The Manual introduces a human rights perspective
that will add value to informed decision making in the daily
routine of operators, managers and regulators. It also encourages
its readership to engage actively in national dialogues where the
human rights to safe drinking water and sanitation are translated
into national and local policies, laws and regulations. Creating
such an enabling environment is, in fact, only the first step in
the process towards progressive realisation. Allocation of roles
and responsibilities is the next step, in an updated institutional
and operational set up that helps apply a human rights lens to the
process of reviewing and revising the essential functions of
operators, service providers and regulators.
Every learner and every teacher is a unique blend of personal
characteristics and background factors that change with time and
context, and affect the experience of living and developing.
Traditionally, the education of children with disabilities focused
on the nature of specific conditions in an attempt to alleviate
barriers to learning. The disability, and not the impact of the
impairment on participation at school or at home, was emphasised.
The current focus is on the strengths, attitudes and positive
functioning of children within meaningful contexts. Believe that
all can achieve addresses inclusion as the foundation for education
in an attempt to celebrate diversity in the classroom, to
capitalise on the strengths each learner brings to the
learning-teaching dyad, and to welcome every family member as part
of the broader classroom community. Believe that all can achieve
embraces the core values of the South African Constitution -
freedom, dignity and equality. It shares best practice,
evidence-based techniques and strategies in an effort to build a
deeper understanding of the core issues. Narratives, case studies,
screening checklists, engaging illustrations and examples enable
the teacher to translate theory into actuality in the classroom.
The chapters on challenging behaviours; intellectual, learning,
physical and sensory disabilities; autistic spectrum disorders, and
medical conditions add a wealth of information and a ready
reference. Believe that all can achieve is aimed at students and
teachers in the field of inclusive education. Seeing children with
disabilities at work has taught me that there are many things they
do that I thought they could not do. From this experience I now
know that I would have no problem employing a person who is
mentally or physically challenged. I ask God to help all of us have
a better understanding and to see them as normal. I also ask that
inclusion becomes part of many schools because I truly believe we
can all benefit from inclusion. A mother of a typically developing
child in an inclusive school. Everything must be done in the best
interests of the child. Bill of Rights, 1996
Until now no overview of the Quaternary deposits of northeastern
Europe has been available. This book fills the gap. It presents the
state of research on Quaternary stratigraphy and geology, with
emphasis on glacial deposits, discusses the general scientific
ideas and gives an overview of the methods of investigation, some
of which have rarely been applied elsewhere. It has become apparent
that the region covered has many environmental problems, and a
proper understanding of the Quaternary deposits is a basic
requirement for dealing with them. The same is true for civil
engineering. In the formerly glaciated areas almost all
construction sites for roads and houses will encounter glacial
deposits. This volume provides an authoritative and fascinating
overview for anyone planning to venture into this field. In its 53
regional chapters the book covers Finland, Estonia, Latvia,
Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Poland, the Czech Republic and
eastern Germany. From the text it becomes clear that not all the
stratigraphical schemes are yet fully compatible or comprehensible.
There can be no doubt, however, that the east was subjected to very
extensive ice advances during the earlier Pleistocene. Also, in
contrast to western Europe, there was a significant Early
Weichselian ice advance, although not as extensive as the last,
Late Weichselian event. The book is illustrated by 421 figures and
74 colour plates (mostly photographs). There are 23 tables, a
detailed index and a list of over 1000 references, providing a
unique collection of northeastern European geoscience literature,
much of which has so far escaped the attention of western
scientists. The volume, composed of contributions by 60 scientists,
completes the trilogy on glacial deposits of northern Europe.
Together with its two companion volumes, the Glacial deposits in
North-West Europe and the Glacial Deposits in Great Britain and
Ireland, it represents an invaluable source of information for the
geoscientist, the advanced student or the amateur.
This book features 18 fashion-focused pieces for beaders and
jewelers of all skill levels to make. Techniques combine
traditional bead and wirework with feathers, fabric, chain and
leather. It offers beautiful and inspirational photography
throughout. You can learn how to use basic beading skills combined
with wire, fabrics and a range of materials to make fashion jewelry
from the comfort of your own home. This innovative book focuses on
current fashion trends and shows you how to make stunning large
statement pieces. There are projects for all levels, from complete
beginners to experienced jewellers looking to diversify their
skills. Chapters include: statement necklaces; designer earrings;
couture bracelets; blinging rings; show-stopping sets
Originally published in 1973 and based on papers published in The
International Journal of Environmental Studies, this book discusses
the impact of road vehicles on the environment. Particular stress
is laid on the design of towns and vehicles, economic problems
associated with these, the responsibility of planners and the
integration of transport planning and environmental planning at
local, regional and national levels. Subsequent sections cover the
science of accident research and legislation, particularly dealing
with global pollution control. Many of the problems discussed
remain as pressing today as when this book was first published.
Originally published in 1994 this volume includes contributions
from environmental scientists, consultants and research workers.
The incidence and effects of the phenomenon of acid rain in the
late 1970s, 80s and early 1990s , as well as certain remedies, are
discussed at length. The roles of vehicles and power stations are
examined in detail and legal aspects of curbing acid rain are
considered.
Molecular Cell Biology of the Growth and Differentiation of Plant
Cells encompasses cell division, cell enlargement and
differentiation; which is the cellular basis of plant growth and
development. Understanding these developmental processes is
fundamental for improving plant growth and the production of
special plant products, as well as contributing to biological
understanding. The dynamics of cells and cellular organelles are
considered in the context of growth and differentiation, made
possible particularly by advances in molecular genetics and the
visualization of organelles using molecular probes. There is now a
much clearer understanding of these basic plant processes of cell
division, cell enlargement and differentiation. Each chapter
provides a current and conceptual view in the context of the cell
cycle (6 chapters), cell enlargement (5 chapters) or cell
differentiation (9 chapters). The book provides state of the art
knowledge (and open questions) set out in a framework that provides
a long term reference point. The book is targeted at plant cell
biologists, molecular biologists, plant physiologists and
biochemists, developmental biologists and those interested in plant
growth and development. The book is suitable for those already in
the field, plant scientists entering the field and graduate
students.
Originally published in 1994 this volume includes contributions
from environmental scientists, consultants and research workers.
The incidence and effects of the phenomenon of acid rain in the
late 1970s, 80s and early 1990s , as well as certain remedies, are
discussed at length. The roles of vehicles and power stations are
examined in detail and legal aspects of curbing acid rain are
considered.
Originally published in 1973 and based on papers published in The
International Journal of Environmental Studies, this book discusses
the impact of road vehicles on the environment. Particular stress
is laid on the design of towns and vehicles, economic problems
associated with these, the responsibility of planners and the
integration of transport planning and environmental planning at
local, regional and national levels. Subsequent sections cover the
science of accident research and legislation, particularly dealing
with global pollution control. Many of the problems discussed
remain as pressing today as when this book was first published.
Why and how do music and abstract art pack such universal appeal?
Why do they often have 'therapeutic' efficacy?
Between Couch and Piano links well-established psychoanalytic ideas
with historical and neurological theory to help us begin to
understand some of the reasons behind music's ubiquity and power.
Drawing on new psychoanalytic understanding as well as advances in
neuroscience, this book sheds light on the role of the arts as
stimulus, and as a key to creative awareness. Subjects covered
include:
* music in relation to the trauma of loss
* music in connection with wholeness and the sense of
identity
* the ability of music to jump-start normal feelings, motion and
identity where these have been seemingly destroyed by neurological
disease
* the theory of therapeutic efficacy of music and art.
Between Couch and Piano is a comprehensive overview that will be of
interest to all those intrigued by the interrelation of
psychoanalysis and the creative arts.
www.psychoanalysisarena.com
This title is not about the exotic land itself, but rather the
hidden glory of Vaishnavism. It may not be the most well-known form
of Hinduism but it is India's richest and most significant
religious tradition. This book focuses on the Vaishnava tradition
and its contemporary manifestations.
The must-have new edition of the classic book-and-poster set, based
on the most recent census data, depicting who owns what, who makes
how much, who works where, and who lives with whom Generations of
teachers, union organizers, and activists have relied on this
book-and-poster set, originally published in 1979, to illustrate
the magnitude of America’s growing economic divide. Today, income
inequality is at an all-time high, and this completely updated
eighth edition, drawn from the 2020 Current Population Survey of
the U.S. Census, brings together fresh primary data to provide a
clear picture of the U.S. social structure and the considerable
demographic and economic changes of the past four decades. Folded
inside the companion booklet, the removable poster depicts
color-coded figures that make it possible to compare social groups
at a glance and to understand how income distribution relates to
race, sex, education, and occupation. With charts and careful
explanations, the booklet contextualizes and expands on the poster.
Rose’s graphic depiction of the census data makes clear at a
glance complex concepts, including the way recent economic growth
has been skewed toward the wealthiest households, that a gender gap
persists in the workplace, and that, on average, African Americans
and Latinos still earn far less than other Americans. This new
edition of a uniquely visual depiction of American society will be
an essential resource and a touchstone for the current debates over
education, inequality, poverty, and jobs in our country.
Featuring current resources used to discover new legume family
genes and to understand genes and their interactions, Legume
Genomics: Methods and Protocols provides techniques from expert
researchers to study these plants that are so vitally important for
food, feed, human nutrition, bioenergy, and industrial purposes.
This detailed volume covers genome characterization and analysis,
transcriptome analysis and miRNA identification/analysis, forward
and reverse genetics, molecular markers, as well as transformation
strategies used to investigate gene function and many other topics.
Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology
series format, chapters include introductions to their respective
topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents,
step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips
on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and
useful, Legume Genomics: Methods and Protocols aims to serve plant
molecular biologists, molecular breeders, plant physiologists and
biochemists, developmental biologists, and those interested in
plant-microbe interactions.
FLAMES OF FREEDOM is an American Gothic horror tabletop
role-playing game, Powered by ZWEIHAENDER RPG. It is the dawn of
the American Revolutionary War of 1776. A tangled web of conspiracy
spans North America. It does not matter what your creed, color,
culture, faith or gender is-all stand together in the war for
survival. Every Rebel patriot holds Thomas Paine's Common Sense
aloft as they take up arms against the British Empire. The city of
Boston is occupied by the Red Coats, surrounded by Rebel militias.
But as the revolution has begun, something far more mysterious
stirs. Agents of the occult entreat both the Continental Army and
British Empire. Freemasons conspire in the City of Brotherly Love.
Maryland is in the throes of a witch hunt by the Knights Templar.
Amid the chaos, other grim fairy tales have emerged. Ghouls have
been tunneling beneath Boston. There are sightings of witches in
the Great Dismal Swamp. Indigenous sachem speak of devils who walk
among the living. The Leeds Devil haunts the Pine Barrens of New
Jersey. And worse still, a shadowy collective called "The Mandoag"
seeks to consume all, Loyalists and Rebels alike. In this game,
most people have either chosen to deny the supernatural or
rationalize it away. A rare few accept it for what it is to act.
You are among those heroes and destined for greatness... or death.
This alternative history game includes most of what you need to
play: a player's handbook, a game master's guide, a bestiary, and
an introductory adventure set in Boston. All that's left are a few
friends, pencils, and a handful of dice.
This 2006 book is based on two longitudinal studies of behavior
development, both conducted in Finland, a living laboratory setting
for longitudinal research. Much of the book reports results from a
longitudinal study begun in Jyvaskyla, Finland, in 1968, when its
participants were school children. This longitudinal study is
complemented by two Finnish twin-family studies, with parallel
measures and overlapping aims, to yield insights into genetic and
environmental sources of variation in early development and later
outcomes. An array of findings from the two sets of longitudinal
studies are presented, set within a theoretical framework of
socioemotional development, and focused on both individual and
familial predictors of health-related outcomes from childhood to
early adulthood. Many contributors to this edited volume represent
a second-tier of Finnish-USA collaborators. They analyzed data from
the longitudinal studies as part of their advanced training, and
their contributions to the book report results of such analyses.
This study examines the utility of a public probity-focused
approach to understanding citizen disaffection with those in public
life. This work shows unequivocally that perceptions of public
probity are coherent, substantively meaningful, and, crucially,
that they do matter for our understanding of citizen disaffection.
In doing so, this book makes a strong case for the importance of
deeper and more detailed research into this area. Making use of
major, newly available datasets, this study presents new
substantive findings about the causes of political perceptions and
the consequences of political realities. This book is important
reading for students and scholars of public opinion, political
corruption and political integrity.
Through detailed analyses of major and newly available datasets,
this study examines the utility of a public probity-focused
approach to understanding citizen disaffection with politicians. It
shows that perceptions of public probity are coherent,
substantively meaningful, responsive, and, most importantly, that
they do matter.
Featuring current resources used to discover new legume family
genes and to understand genes and their interactions, Legume
Genomics: Methods and Protocols provides techniques from expert
researchers to study these plants that are so vitally important for
food, feed, human nutrition, bioenergy, and industrial purposes.
This detailed volume covers genome characterization and analysis,
transcriptome analysis and miRNA identification/analysis, forward
and reverse genetics, molecular markers, as well as transformation
strategies used to investigate gene function and many other topics.
Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology
series format, chapters include introductions to their respective
topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents,
step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips
on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Authoritative and
useful, Legume Genomics: Methods and Protocols aims to serve plant
molecular biologists, molecular breeders, plant physiologists and
biochemists, developmental biologists, and those interested in
plant-microbe interactions.
The vast eruption of books about energy that has appeared in the
past decade has yielded few that could properly be called learning
or. alternatively. teaching texts. This one is based principally on
ten years of course offerings to senior undergraduates and graduate
students at the Massachusetts Institute of Tech nology. and to
middle-level and senior executives who attended accelerated study
programs there. Teaching and learning are different; the first is
an external act meant to stimulate the second. which is a very
internal one. They are surely related. but it does not
automatically follow that because I teach. the listener learns.
This book. Learning about Energy. attempts to bridge that gap by
putting in the hands of teachers. students. and independent readers
a broad overview of the energy field. at a level that permits them
to enter the more specialized topics with substantial perspective
about the whole of it. The material is used for a one-semester
course at M.I.T.. but could be one or two semesters there or
elsewhere. according to how a thoughtful instructor might abridge
some parts. or extend others via the numerous references. the
problems at the ends of chapters. and current topics. Learning
about Energy deals with energy as more than technology or eco
nomics or any other specific parts. It deals with energy as part of
the fabric of civilization. This requires some elaboration. As
people and societies need food."
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