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Non-monetary tokens known as jetons originated as counters used on
medieval counting tables. In certain parts of France, the Low
Countries, and German lands, they continued as such into the
nineteenth century. The historical and numismatic interest in
jetons stems more from what else they became, particularly though
the end of the eighteenth century under the Bourbon monarchs, as
perks of office for office holders in the burgeoning nation state
of France, New Year's Day presents exchanged among certain segments
of society, and lagniappe handed out for attendance at meetings in
town halls, regional estates, and learned societies. Jetons figured
in the rites and rituals of the guilds and faculties; they were
swag for general meetings of the clergy, and they served as calling
cards for noble families. Decoding hidden messages became a parlor
game for cognoscenti, and as "petit monuments" some jetons are
miniature works of high art produced by the world's most talented
artists/engravers at the world's preeminent mint. In this book
jetons serve as microdots in a pointillist, longue duree account
that paints a grand portrait of early modern and Old Regime France
leading up to the French Revolution.
This book, first published in 1979, examines the little-studied
forerunners of the Russian revolutionary movement - the Russian
section of the First International. It looks at the social
democratic and Marxist Russians in the International, as well as
examining the complex relations between the terrorist Sergei
Nechaev and Marx's friends, as well as tracing the activities of
Michael Bakunin. It also analyses, for the first time in English,
the activities of the Russian revolutionaries in the Paris Commune.
It integrates early Russian social democracy into the larger
context of European socialist and working-class movements.
The Psychology of Teaching and Learning Music introduces readers to
the key theoretical principles, concepts, and research findings
about learning, and how these concepts and principles can be
applied in the music classroom. Beginning with an overview of the
study of teaching and learning, and moving through applying theory
to practice, and reflective practice in the process of personal
growth, this text focuses on music learning theories, behavioral
approaches, cognitive, social-cognitive development, and
constructive views of learning. It includes culture and community,
learning differences, motivation, effective curricular design,
assessment, and how to create learning environments, illustrated by
practical case studies, projects, exercises and photos. Showing
students how to apply the psychology theory and research in
practice as music educators, this book provides a valuable resource
for undergraduate and graduate music education students and
faculty.
The Psychology of Teaching and Learning Music introduces readers to
the key theoretical principles, concepts, and research findings
about learning, and how these concepts and principles can be
applied in the music classroom. Beginning with an overview of the
study of teaching and learning, and moving through applying theory
to practice, and reflective practice in the process of personal
growth, this text focuses on music learning theories, behavioral
approaches, cognitive, social-cognitive development, and
constructive views of learning. It includes culture and community,
learning differences, motivation, effective curricular design,
assessment, and how to create learning environments, illustrated by
practical case studies, projects, exercises and photos. Showing
students how to apply the psychology theory and research in
practice as music educators, this book provides a valuable resource
for undergraduate and graduate music education students and
faculty.
This book brings together contributions from scholars from
intersecting disciplines. Arguing that we are witnessing a paradigm
shift concerning the place of historic spaces and museums in the
contemporary imaginary, the volume shows that such institutions are
merging traditional scholarly activities tied to historical
representation and inquiry with novel modes of display and
interpretation, drawing them closer to the world of entertainment
and interactive consumption. The book concludes that museums and
historic sites are reinventing themselves, in order to remain
meaningful and to play a role in societies aspiring to be more
inclusive and open to historical and cultural debate. This book
will be of interest to students and faculty who are engaged in the
study of museums, art history, architectural and design history,
social and cultural history, interior design, visual culture, and
material culture.
This remarkable book provides updates on various aspects of tobacco
- its chemical and biological nature, and its physiological
effects.
This book unpacks the tension between free speech and the social
justice priority to support all students. Drawing on court cases,
institutional policies and procedures, and notable campus
practices, this book answers the question: How do campus leaders
develop interests of social justice and create a campus that is
inclusive and inviting of all identities while also respecting
students' free speech rights? This useful guide provides insights
about the myriad of challenges that campus leaders have faced,
along with practical approaches to address these issues on their
own campuses. Experts Sun and McClellan interrogate the
assumptions, thoughts, events, rules, and actions often at-play
when free expression clashes with a college's mission of diversity,
inclusion, and social justice. This book helpfully guides campus
leaders to consider a series of legal frameworks and promising
policies as solutions for balancing social justice and free speech.
Recent developments have provided new data on the subject of
inhalation toxicology, requiring an update of the previous edition
of this popular text. Like the first, this second edition explains
the basic concepts and quantitative approaches in inhalation
toxicology, and it gives a comprehensive treatment of evaluations
of respiratory responses to inhaled particles and gases. The author
here explores new understanding of the role of cytokines in
pulmonary inflammation and risk assessment. Immunologists,
oncologists, respiratory specialists and students in those fields
will find Concepts In Inhalation Toxicology to be essential to
their practice.
'Just plain awesome . . . Innovative magic, quick-paced plot,
interesting world. I had a blast' Brandon Sanderson on Promise of
Blood Field Marshal Tamas has finally returned to Adopest, only to
find the capital in the hands of a foreign power. With his son
Taniel presumed dead, Tamas must gather his beleaguered forces and
formulate a plan to defeat the Kez - no easy task when you're
outnumbered and can't tell friend from foe. The army is divided . .
. With their enemy bearing down on them, the Adran command is in
disarray. Someone, it seems, is selling secrets to the Kez.
Inspector Adamat is determined to flush out the traitor, but as the
conspiracy unravels, he will learn a horrifying truth. And all hope
rests with one man . . . Taniel Two-Shot, the powder mage who shot
a god in the eye, is on the run. He possesses the sole means of
defeating the Kez, but to do so he must evade treachery at every
turn. If he fails, Adro will fall. Praise for the series:
'Gunpowder and magic. An explosive combination' Peter Brett 'Brings
a welcome breath of gunpowder-tinged air to epic fantasy' Anthony
Ryan 'Tense action, memorable characters, rising stakes . . . Brian
McClellan is the real thing' Brent Weeks The Powder Mage trilogy:
Promise of Blood The Crimson Campaign The Autumn Republic The Gods
of Blood and Powder series: Sins of Empire Wrath of Empire
Demir Grappo is an outcast – he fled a life of wealth and power,
abandoning his responsibilities as a general, a governor, and a
son. Now he will live out his days as a grifter, rootless, and
alone. But when his mother is brutally murdered, Demir must return
from exile to claim his seat at the head of the family and uncover
the truth that got her killed: the very power that keeps
civilization turning, godglass, is running out. Now, Demir must
find allies, old friends and rivals alike, confront the powerful
guild-families who are only interested in making the most of the
scraps left at the table and uncover the invisible hand that
threatens the Empire.
'A fast-paced story, set in a brilliantly realised world . . . One
of the best fantasy novels of recent years' Bookbag on Sins of
Empire Brian McClellan's Sins of Empire began an epic tale of magic
and revolution. The story continued in Wrath of Empire, as rebels,
spies and sorcerers clashed. Now this thrilling adventure reaches
an explosive conclusion in Blood of Empire, the final novel in the
Gods of Blood and Powder series. Praise for Brian McClellan:
'Gunpowder and magic. An explosive combination' Peter Brett 'Tense
action, memorable characters, rising stakes . . . Brian McClellan
is the real thing' Brent Weeks 'Brings a welcome breath of
gunpowder-tinged air to epic fantasy' Anthony Ryan 'Innovative
magic, quick-paced plot, interesting world. I had a blast' Brandon
Sanderson Books by Brian McClellan: Gods of Blood and Powder Sins
of Empire Wrath of Empire Blood of Empire The Powder Mage trilogy
Promise of Blood (Winner of the Gemmell Morningstar Award) The
Crimson Campaign The Autumn Republic
The foremost scholars in student affairs discuss issues facing the
field today, approaches to those issues, and skills necessary to
enact the approaches Professionals in student affairs
administration need practical, timely, and applied information on
the myriad issues they encounter in supporting the success of the
students and the institutions they serve. In the Handbook of
Student Affairs Administration, the top scholars in the field share
the latest information, methods, and advice on addressing these
issues. The book is sponsored by NASPA, the leading professional
organization for student affairs in higher education. This fifth
edition has been updated to reflect current and effective
techniques in student affairs administration including new chapters
on anti-oppressive frameworks and equity in praxis, access for
students with disabilities, men and masculinities, support for
students' mental health and well-being, and student employment as
learning-integrated work. There is also an emphasis throughout on
adult learners, online learners, part-time students, and transfer
students. Chapter authors of diverse gender, ethnicity, sexual
orientation, experiential background, and type of institution offer
broader perspectives. Learn about the dominant organization and
administration models in student affairs Stay up to date on core
competencies and professional development models Discover
research-based strategies for addressing both emerging and lasting
issues in student affairs Instructor resources available The
Handbook of Student Affairs Administration is a comprehensive and
thoughtful resource, with expert insight on the issues facing
student affairs. This is one handbook students and professionals in
the field won't want to go without.
This book, first published in 1979, examines the little-studied
forerunners of the Russian revolutionary movement - the Russian
section of the First International. It looks at the social
democratic and Marxist Russians in the International, as well as
examining the complex relations between the terrorist Sergei
Nechaev and Marx's friends, as well as tracing the activities of
Michael Bakunin. It also analyses, for the first time in English,
the activities of the Russian revolutionaries in the Paris Commune.
It integrates early Russian social democracy into the larger
context of European socialist and working-class movements.
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Susan Gates; Illustrated by Maddy McClellan; Contributions by Collins Big Cat
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Build your child's reading confidence at home with books at the
right level It's Cal and Annie's first day at their new school. Cal
is terrified that his little sister is going to tell the other
children at school the family secret - that their dad is a pirate.
All goes well to begin with, but as the day progresses, the news
soon gets out! Emerald/Band 15 books provide a widening range of
genres including science fiction and biography, prompting more ways
to respond to texts. Text type - A story with a familiar setting.
The excitement chart on pages 46 and 47 can be used to support an
oral recount of the events of the story. Curriculum links - PSHE:
Healthy lifestyles (emotional health). This book has been quizzed
for Accelerated Reader.
'Just plain awesome . . . Innovative magic, quick-paced plot,
interesting world. I had a blast' Brandon Sanderson on Promise of
Blood Field Marshal Tamas's invasion of Kez has ended in disaster.
Stranded behind enemy lines and hounded by the enemy's finest,
Tamas must lead his remaining men on a reckless retreat through
northern Kez to safety. In Adro, Inspector Adamat wants only to
rescue his wife. To do so, he must hunt down and confront the
enigmatic Lord Vetus - but the truth he learns is far darker than
he could have imagined. The god Kremsimir wants the head of Tamas's
son, Taniel - the man who shot him in the eye. With Tamas and his
powder mages presumed dead, only Taniel can lead the charge against
the vengeful god and his invading army. Praise for the series:
'Gunpowder and magic. An explosive combination' Peter Brett 'Brings
a welcome breath of gunpowder-tinged air to epic fantasy' Anthony
Ryan 'Tense action, memorable characters, rising stakes . . . Brian
McClellan is the real thing' Brent Weeks The Powder Mage trilogy:
Promise of Blood The Crimson Campaign The Autumn Republic The Gods
of Blood and Powder series: Sins of Empire Wrath of Empire
Computer systems have become an integral part of most companies. The newest of these is Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), a technology that provides on-line application software that companies rely on to manage their manufacturing processes. Applying Manufacturing Execution Systems is the book for everyone who has the responsibility of improving their company's manufacturing results. It shows how the current conditions on the plant floor can be optimized to improve production output using an integrated MES. Applying Manufacturing Execution Systems shows how MES benefits all types of manufacturing from discrete item production to process flow production. The concepts discussed are applicable in all production facilities where a number of variables, whether simple or complex, need to be considered in order to optimize production by effectively using the available resources of people, inventory, and equipment. The book emphasizes the application of MES in the real world of manufacturing that includes:
Provides up-to-date, objective analyses of important topics, based
on the work of a triumvirate: the author, an acknowledged authority
in the field; the referee, capable of undertaking a critical
appraisal of the strengths and weaknesses of the review; and the
editor who attempts to ensure that the crucial issues of special
importance are given adequate attention.
Contents: An introduction to inhalation toxicology; Inhalation exposure systems; Generation and characterization of gases and vapours; Generation and characterization of test atmospheres: particles and droplets; Morphology of the respiratory tract; Lung biochemistry and intermediary metabolism; Metabolic characteristics of the respiratory tract; Deposition and clearance of inhaled particles; Pulmonary retention of particles and fibres: biokinetics and effects of exposure concentrations; Regional deposition of inhaled reactive gases; Factors modifying the disposition of inhaled organic compounds; Carcinogenic responses of the respiratory tract to inhaled toxicants; Assessment of pulmonary function and the effects of inhaled toxicants; Immunological responses of respiratory tract to inhaled materials; Biological markers in the respiratory tract; Role of cytocines in pulmonary inflammation and fibrosis; Applications of behavioural measures to inhalation toxicology; Non-carcinogenic responses of the respiratory tract to inhaled toxicants; Risk assessment for inhaled toxicants.
This book, first published in 1979, examines the little-studied
forerunners of the Russian revolutionary movement - the Russian
section of the First International. It looks at the social
democratic and Marxist Russians in the International, as well as
examining the complex relations between the terrorist Sergei
Nechaev and Marx's friends, as well as tracing the activities of
Michael Bakunin. It also analyses, for the first time in English,
the activities of the Russian revolutionaries in the Paris Commune.
It integrates early Russian social democracy into the larger
context of European socialist and working-class movements.
Tracing the relationship between science and technology from the
dawn of civilization to the early twenty-first century, James E
McClellan III and Harold Dorn's bestselling book argues that
technology as "applied science" emerged relatively recently, as
industry and governments began funding scientific research that
would lead directly to new or improved technologies. McClellan and
Dorn identify two great scientific traditions: the useful sciences,
which societies patronized from time immemorial, and the
exploration of questions about nature itself, which the ancient
Greeks originated. The authors examine scientific traditions that
took root in China, India, and Central and South America, as well
as in a series of Near Eastern empires in late antiquity and the
Middle Ages. From this comparative perspective, McClellan and Dorn
survey the rise of the West, the Scientific Revolution of the
seventeenth century, the Industrial Revolution, and the modern
marriage of science and technology. They trace the development of
world science and technology today while raising provocative
questions about the sustainability of industrial civilization. This
new edition of Science and Technology in World History offers an
enlarged thematic introduction and significantly extends its
treatment of industrial civilization and the technological super
system built on the modern electrical grid. The Internet and social
media receive increased attention. Facts and figures have been
thoroughly updated and the work includes a comprehensive Guide to
Resources, incorporating the major published literature along with
a vetted list of websites and Internet resources for students and
lay readers.
'Crackles with excitement and adventure on every page' Fantasy Book
Review Enter a war-torn world where gunpowder and magic collide The
nation of Fatrasta is a haven for criminals, rebels, adventurers
and sorcerers seeking relics of the past. As insurrection grows,
only the iron will of the Lady Chancellor holds the capital city of
Landfall together. Yet an ancient power as old as time is rising,
and the fate of this young nation now rests in the hands of a spy,
a disgraced war hero and a mercenary general with a past as
turbulent as Landfall's present. Sins of Empire is the explosive
new epic fantasy from Gemmell Award-winning author Brian McClellan.
Look out for Wrath of Empire, book two in the Gods of Blood and
Powder series, in May 2018. Praise for Brian McClellan: 'Gunpowder
and magic. An explosive combination' Peter Brett 'Brings a welcome
breath of gunpowder-tinged air to epic fantasy' Anthony Ryan 'Tense
action, memorable characters, rising stakes . . . Brian McClellan
is the real thing' Brent Weeks 'Innovative magic, quick-paced plot,
interesting world. I had a blast' Brandon Sanderson Books by Brian
McClellan: Gods of Blood and Powder Sins of Empire Wrath of Empire
The Powder Mage trilogy Promise of Blood (Winner of the Gemmell
Morningstar Award) The Crimson Campaign The Autumn Republic
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