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A collection of more than 40 patterns for animal-themed bed quilts,
rugs, mats, wall hangings and mug rugs all made using jelly roll
pre-cut fabric. Quilters love pre-cut fabric strips because they
are quick and easy to use and the fabrics always coordinate. All of
the projects in this book are constructed from pre-cut fabric
strips that are sub-cut into rectangles and then turned into 60
degree shapes by trimming the corners in a special way and we
include a template for this if you don't have a 60 degree ruler.
All of the techniques are explained with detailed step-by-step
instructions and comprehensive diagrams. This collection features
over 40 patterns for animal themed quilts, rugs and more - perfect
for children's bedrooms and nurseries. As well as the 40 plus
patterns there are instructions for readers to create even more
variations by mixing and matching the different design elements and
motifs, and all of the projects have an ability rating so you can
find your level and build your skills as you go. In addition to the
main animals, in this collection there are designs for motifs
including paw prints and even fish - ideal for pet bowl mats - and
there are instructions for how to mix and match these elements to
make personalised variations. The main projects include crib
quilts, cuddle throw quilts, quilted wall hangings for decoration,
floor rugs, mug rugs and table and pet bowl mats. There are also
instructions for how to make themed banners (bunting) using the
leftover jelly roll strips so for each animal there are a variety
of different projects to to decorate a room. The instructions for
cutting and piecing the fabrics are very comprehensive with
step-by-step instructions and diagrams for fast and accurate
patchwork. As well as the piecing instructions there are general
instructions for how to make a quilt sandwich, quilting techniques
and binding and finishing the projects. Ira explains everything you
need to get great results with a professional finish including how
to add a non-slip backing to rugs and display strips for the wall
hangings so you can hang them without damaging your walls. So in no
time you will be making fun animal jelly roll quilts to brighten up
your home.
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Racing crowds and excitement describe the Racing Capital of the
World. Speedway, Indiana is home to the Indianapolis 500, Nascar's
Brickyard 400, and Formula One's U.S. Gran Prix. But Speedway is
more than a town that surrounds the most famous automobile racing
track in the world. The city is proud of its quality schools, and
residents have prospered from the businesses in the area. Civic
pride runs strong through this community where generations of
families have remained in the same neighborhoods, and sometimes in
the same house.
Create animal slippers for the whole family, with this cute
collection of patterns from leading crochet designer Ira Rott.
First choose your slipper type - slide, shoe or boot - then choose
your size, and finally choose one of 20 different animal designs.
This adorable book will have you reaching for your hook and
crocheting the most appropriate animals for your tribe. Why not try
the elephants for grandpa (who sometimes forgets), the pandas for
mum (whose mascara always runs) and the bears for the little one
who loves warm hugs... there are options to delight them all and
keep you in handmade gifts to give for years! Ira Rott is well
known for her gorgeous animal designs and her easy-to-follow
crochet patterns, which include step-by-step photographs for any
fiddly parts, and crochet charts alongside the written patterns.
She expertly guides you through making three different kinds of
crochet slippers - shoes with covered heels, boots with ankle
cuffs, and slides which are backless slippers. Knowing what size to
make is made easy thanks to a clever measuring chart at the front
of the book. Simply open the flap, put your foot on the measuring
gauge and instantly see what size you need. In the book are useful
tables that show how much yarn and what size hook you will need for
each size. Complete step-by-step instructions and charts then show
you how to master each slipper type, with templates for adding
non-slip soles to your crochet slippers too. Once you've mastered
the slipper-making, the fun begins in creating your crochet animal
designs. Choose from: the Snuggly Pug, the Cuddly Bear, the Happy
Penguin, the Zingy Dinosaur, the Starry Unicorn, the Rock 'n' Roll
Panda, the Sleepy Koala, the Mossy Sloth. the Graceful Elephant,
the Playful Pig, the Mischievous Raccoon, the Cheeky Monkey, the
Woolly Sheep, the Sandy Turtle, the Sassy Cat, the Hippie Llama,
the Brave Moose, the Artful Fox, the Friendly Cow and the Roaring
Lion. But that's not all - Ira also shows you how you can mix and
match patterns to create all sorts of new animals too. Add the
unicorn horn to the cat for a cute uni-kitty, and mix the dinosaur
and the penguin to create a wise owl - once you've discovered that
you can customize your crochet slippers you'll be able to create
unlimited options!
Crochet fantastic animal-themed blankets, pillows and more with
this colorful collection of crochet animal blocks. Using simple
crochet intarsia and applique techniques you can stitch one block
for a pillow front, book bag or toy bag, join four for a lap throw,
nine for a child's blanket or sixteen for an adult blanket. Mix and
match colors to create fun single animal-themed blankets, or mix
them up for quirky multi-animal designs. There are so many
variations the only limit is your imagination. Ira Rott's
bestselling books Crochet Animal Rugs and Crochet Animal Slippers
have proven her to be a first-rate designer - and this new
collection will allow you to pair your favourite rugs and slippers
with matching blankets too! The book features 16 main animal block
designs for a Panda, Cat, Dog, Fox, Raccoon, Penguin, Pig, Sheep,
Koala, Sloth, Lion, Hippo, Cow, Unicorn, Bunny, and Monkey - plus
additional ideas for using different parts of the patterns to
create some new animals such as a Bear (made using parts from the
Sloth, Bunny and Lion) and a Horse (made from Unicorn, Bunny and
Panda). Many of the designs feature 3D elements including ears,
hair, flowers, and bows, which give the blankets a lovely tactile
quality. The blocks can be pieces together and left with no border,
or instructions are included to add a Granny Square border or a
fancier lace shells border - making a huge range of possibilities
for different blanket designs. Featuring in-depth advice on all the
crochet techniques and making-up techniques, this comprehensive
guide is beginner friendly and so much fun.
Ott and Longnecker's AN INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS AND
DATA ANALYSIS, Seventh Edition, provides a broad overview of
statistical methods for advanced undergraduate and graduate
students from a variety of disciplines who have little or no prior
course work in statistics. The authors teach students to solve
problems encountered in research projects, to make decisions based
on data in general settings both within and beyond the university
setting, and to become critical readers of statistical analyses in
research papers and news reports. The first eleven chapters present
material typically covered in an introductory statistics course, as
well as case studies and examples that are often encountered in
undergraduate capstone courses. The remaining chapters cover
regression modeling and design of experiments.
Survival Guide Wissenschaft – der unverzichtbare Begleiter für
angehende Wissenschaftler:innen! Wertvolle Ratschläge, bewährte
Strategien und Insiderwissen aus vielen Jahrzehnten akademischer
Laufbahnen mit Kurven, Ecken und Kanten. Tipps und Tricks, Dos and
Don’ts, um wissenschaftliche Karrieren an Universitäten und
anderen Forschungseinrichtungen zu starten, zu überleben und
erfolgreich voranzutreiben. Von der Forschungsplanung bis zur
Bewerbung um Stipendien und Stellen, von der Netzwerkbildung bis
zur Work-Life-Balance, aber auch Exit-Strategien – dieser
Survival Guide liefert die entscheidenden (Über-)Lebenstipps für
ein Leben in Academia.
Mathematics and mathematics education research have an ongoing
interest in improving our understanding of mathematical problem
posing and solving. This book focuses on problem posing in a
context of mathematical giftedness. The contributions particularly
address where such problems come from, what properties they should
have, and which differences between school mathematics and more
complex kinds of mathematics exist. These perspectives are examined
internationally, allowing for cross-national insights.
Adolescent Violence in the Home examines a form of violence that
has a profound impact on families but is often overlooked and
frequently misunderstood: teen aggression and violence toward
members of their family-especially parents. Violence in adolescents
is often seen as the result of a mental-health diagnosis,
delinquency, or as a response to dysfunctional parenting, and
though understanding a youth's mental-health status or a parenting
style can be helpful, complete focus on either is misplaced.
Adolescent Violence in the Home uses a restorative framework,
developed by the authors and in use in court systems and
organizations around the world, to situate violent behaviors in the
context of power and the intergenerational cycle of violence.
Readers will come away from this book with a profound understanding
of the social and individual factors that lead youth to use
violence and how adolescent violence affects parents, and they'll
also learn about a variety of interventions that specifically
address teen violence against parents.
Effective regulation of consumer credit in modern society is an
ever-changing challenge. As new forms of credit emerge in free
societies, regulation often lags behind. This volume explores
contemporary problems related to the regulation of consumer credit
in market economies with a focus on credit extended to the most
vulnerable and poorest members of the community. Written by experts
in the field of consumer credit regulation from Europe, North
America, Australia and South Africa, the book examines some of the
most important consumer credit issues facing consumers today and
proposes innovative ways to protect the consumer interest in those
markets.
"Form-Meaning Connections in Second Language Acquisition" is an
interdisciplinary and timely edited book of essays and empirical
studies, most of which are based on the papers presented at the
Form and Meaning Conference held in Chicago in 2002. The goal of
the conference and now of the book is to present linguistic and
cognitive approaches to second language acquisition, attempting to
integrate external and internal issues in interlanguage
development, while outlining directions for future research. The
editors address questions, such as: What is the nature and sequence
of the form-meaning mapping process? How are these connections
made? How are these connections used to construct grammars and
lexicons? And, how can conditions and external factors be
manipulated to improve the chances of making these form-meaning
connections?
Contributors to this volume include such second language
acquisition scholars as Susan Gass, Nick Ellis, Kathleen
Bardovi-Harlig, Catherine Doughty, and Diane Larsen-Freeman. They
address these form-meaning issues from a variety of settings and
from multiple perspectives.
Researchers and graduate students in applied linguistics, cognitive
psychology, linguistics, and language pedagogy will find this
volume to be an important resource.
In 1622 Rubens published a splendid volume on Genoese Renaissance
architecture, with precise engravings depicting facades and plans
of a dozen villas and palaces. In publishing famous examples of
'modern' architecture, Rubens intended to trace the development of
architecture in his own country and all over Europe. He believed
that the true principles of good building, both aesthetically and
functionally, were discovered by the Ancients and rediscovered in
Renaissance Italy. In publishing his book at the height of his
fame, Rubens succeeded in presenting himself not only as a great
painter but also as a connoisseur and authoritative teacher in the
field of architecture. This two-volume part of the Corpus
Rubenianum explains the history of Rubens's book, analyses in
detail his comments and interpretations of the original plans and
reproduces all drawings.
Adolescent Violence in the Home examines a form of violence that
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violence and how adolescent violence affects parents, and they'll
also learn about a variety of interventions that specifically
address teen violence against parents.
This book offers an in-depth analysis of the function of
certification in general and of certification systems in a range of
different sectors. The authors examine certification from both a
theoretical and a practical standpoint and from the perspectives of
different disciplines, including law, economics, management, and
the social sciences. They also discuss instruments that help ensure
the quality of certification, which can range from public law
measures such as accreditation, to private law incentives, to
deterrents, such as liability towards victims. Further, they assess
the role of competition between certification bodies. Readers will
learn the commonalities as well as the necessary distinctions
between certification bodies in various fields, which may stem from
the different functions they serve. These similarities and
differences may also be the result of different types of damage
that the certified producer or service provider could potentially
cause to individuals or to the public at large. Often, companies
use certification bodies as an argument to assure the general
public, e.g. regarding the safety of medical products. Closer
inspection reveals, however, that sometimes certification bodies
themselves lack credibility. The book offers essential information
on the benefits and pitfalls associated with certification.
The book is made up of 21 chapters from 25 presentations at the
23rd MAVI conference in Essen, which featured Alan Schoenfeld as
keynote speaker. Of major interest to MAVI participants is the
relationship between teachers' professed beliefs and classroom
practice. The first section is dedicated to classroom practices and
beliefs regarding those practices, taking a look at prospective or
practicing teachers' views of different practices such as
decision-making, the roles of explanations, problem-solving,
patterning, and the use of play. The focus of the second section in
this book deals with teacher change, which is notoriously
difficult, even when the teachers themselves are interested in
changing their practice. The third section of this book centers on
the undercurrents of teaching and learning mathematics, what rises
in various situations, causing tensions and inconsistencies. The
last section of this book takes a look at emerging themes in
affect-related research. In this section, papers discuss attitudes
towards assessment.
Crochet decor that kids will adore! Bring kids' bedroom decor to
life with this collection of seven sensational animal rug designs,
by popular crochet designer Ira Rott. Choose from an amazing
elephant, a sweet giraffe, a cute cat, a fun-loving monkey, a cool
crab, a friendly dinosaur and a rock-star panda, each with a
coordinating pillow and accessory to crochet to continue the theme.
With accessories ranging from security blankets to stool covers,
bed book tidies, placemats and toy bags, this collection features
over 20 animal-themed designs to crochet. Crochet rugs are the
perfect place for children to read and play. They make a great
conversation piece with a unique style. You can decorate a child's
room or nursery with items from this book and spend only a few
evenings making each piece. So get creative and transform a child's
room into a magical modern bedroom inspired by animals!
This is the first book to comprehensively analyze the work of Hans
Micklitz, one of the leading scholars in the field of EU economic
law. It brings together analysts, academic friends and critics of
Hans Micklitz and results in a unique collection of essays that
evaluate his work on European Economic Law and Regulation. The
contributions discuss a wide range of Micklitz' work: from his
theoretical work on private law beyond party autonomy, with a
special focus on its regulatory function, to the illustration of
how his work has built the basis for current solutions such as used
in solving the financial crisis. The book is divided into sections
covering foundations of private law, regulatory law, competition
and intellectual property law, product safety law, consumer
contract law and the enforcement of law. This book clearly shows
the enormous impact of Hans Micklitz' work on the EU legal system
in both scholarship and practice.
Effective regulation of consumer credit in modern society is an
ever-changing challenge. As new forms of credit emerge in free
societies, regulation often lags behind. This volume explores
contemporary problems related to the regulation of consumer credit
in market economies with a focus on credit extended to the most
vulnerable and poorest members of the community. Written by experts
in the field of consumer credit regulation from Europe, North
America, Australia and South Africa, the book examines some of the
most important consumer credit issues facing consumers today and
proposes innovative ways to protect the consumer interest in those
markets.
This is the first book to comprehensively analyze the work of Hans
Micklitz, one of the leading scholars in the field of EU economic
law. It brings together analysts, academic friends and critics of
Hans Micklitz and results in a unique collection of essays that
evaluate his work on European Economic Law and Regulation. The
contributions discuss a wide range of Micklitz' work: from his
theoretical work on private law beyond party autonomy, with a
special focus on its regulatory function, to the illustration of
how his work has built the basis for current solutions such as used
in solving the financial crisis. The book is divided into sections
covering foundations of private law, regulatory law, competition
and intellectual property law, product safety law, consumer
contract law and the enforcement of law. This book clearly shows
the enormous impact of Hans Micklitz' work on the EU legal system
in both scholarship and practice.
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In lymphoiden Zellen Tb-sensibilisierter Meerschweinchen sind
sessile Antikorper vorhanden, die in der Lage sind nach Kontakt mit
Tuberkulin Komplement zu binden. Dieser Nachweis ist sowohl
fluorescenzserologisch als auch - unter Verwendung von Extrakten
aus solchen Zellen - mit der Hamagglutination und der
Coombs-Technik oder mit dem Konglutinations- verfahren moglich. Sie
konnen ferner mit dem Hamaggregationsverfahren nachgewiesen werden.
Die sessilen Antikorper besitzen mindestens zwei, nach ihrer
immunologischen Spezifitat und dem Mechanismus ihrer cytolytischen
Funktion distinkte immunologische Spezifitaten. Die eine ist gegen
den Haupt- bestandteil von Alttuberkulin (Tuberkulopolysaccharide)
und die andere gegen den von gereinigtem Tuberkulin
(Tuberkuloproteine) gerichtet. Beide Anti- korper konnen auf weisse
Zellen nicht sensibilisierter Tiere ubertragen werden. Sie sind
mercaptoathanolempfindlich und konnen deswegen den Antikorpern vom
19 S-Typ zugerechnet werden. Sie sind nicht identisch mit den
cytophilen Antikorpern; auch scheint keine direkte kausale
Beziehung zur Tuberkulin- Hautreaktion zu bestehen. Ihre mogliche
Bedeutung wird diskutiert. Lymphoide Zellen von Tb-sensibilisierten
Meerschweinchen enthalten ausserdem noch einen Faktor, der in vitro
Agglutinationsreaktion und in vivo PCA-Reaktionen hemmt. Literatur
BAlL, 0.: Ubertragung der Tuberkulinempfindliehkeit. Z.
Immun.-Forseh. 1. Orig. 4,470 (1910). BLAZKOVEC, A. A., E. SORKIN,
and J. L. TURK: A study of the passive eellular transfer of loeal
eutaneous hypersensitivity. Int. Areh. Allergy 27, 289 (1965).
BLOOM, B. R., and B. BENNETT: Meehanism of areaction in vitra
associated with delayed type hypersensitivity. Scienee 153, 80
(1966). - - Delayed hypersensitivity in vitra: the meehanism of
inhibition by antigen of eell migration. Fed. Prae. 25, 355 (1966).
This article is concerned with the use of viral models for the
study of the mechanism of protein biosynthesis and its regulation.
The scope is restricted mainly to general aspects of animal viral
systems and how these systems may be used to approach the question
of cellular regulation. Most information on the regulation of
metabolic processes in eukaryotic cells comes from the study of
bacteria and from the successful application of this knowledge to
higher systems. However, differences in regulation of the
translation of genetic information from the messenger RNA into
protein may be expected between prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Due to
the short half-life of prokaryotic mRNAs, transcription has been
considered as the main mechanism controlling gene expression.
Nevertheless, during recent years firm evidence has been
accumulated for additional regu latory factors operating during
translation. This topic was recently reviewed by HASELKORN and
ROTHMAN-DENES (1973) and by KOZAK and NATHANS (1972)."
Ever since arbovirus infections became known and their relative
importance assessed, experiments were designed to elucidate the
mode of transmission and the most important natural hosts
responsible for perpetuating the infection in nature. Human
infections and the disease in wild rodents, birds, and domestic
animals were studied in relation to viremia and distribution of the
infectious agent in the organism. With increasing epidemiological
studies it became apparent that the neural manifestations of the
disease are very uncommon, confined only to a small percentage of
individuals of the most susceptible species. Various factors have
been proposed to explain why in certain instances the virus becomes
establish ed in the central nervous system and causes a serious or
lethal disease. For example, differences in the virulence of the
virus strains, varying susceptibility of individuals of one
species, or intercurrent circumstances facilitating access of the
virus to the central nervous system were alleged. Also, various
possible routes of entry of the virus into the brain and spinal
cord have been considered."
The study of streptococcal infections and their sequelae has in the
last two decades yielded several important findings on the
biological properties of cellular and extracellular products of
group A streptococci. These findings have contributed to a better
knowledge of the pathological reactions occurring in the
macroorganism during host-parasite interactions. Nevertheless, the
pathogenesis of streptococcal infections is not fully understood.
So far there has been no success in eliciting experimentally,
either through the action of the substances isolated from the cell,
or from broth culture filtrate of group A streptococci, symptoms
that are fully identical with any type of acute streptococcal
infection. It also has not been possible to explain the
mUltiplicity of clinical and histological changes caused by
streptococci as being due solely to anyone of these substances or a
combination thereof. The same applies to the sequelae of
streptococcal infections, rheumatic fever and acute
glomerulonephritis. We do not know how the group A strepto coccus
elicits these diseases and we have only a partial understanding of
the pathological processes, initiated by this streptococcus, and
resulting in cardiac or renal lesions. It is clear that an organism
infected by streptococci is exposed to the action of a complex of
substances. A more detailed recognition of the biological activity
of the single components and their combination under defined
experimental conditions may be capable, it is hoped, to explain the
pathologic processes triggered in the course. of the development of
group A streptococcal infection."
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