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Perplexing puzzles to feed hungry young brains. Packed with
puzzles, mazes, hidden objects, word searches, crosswords, search
and find activities and plenty more, this puzzle book will keep
your eight year old occupied for hours. Checked by an educational
consultant, Extraordinary Puzzles For Eight Year Olds will stretch
and challenge your Clever Cog!
Perplexing puzzles to feed hungry young brains. Packed with
puzzles, mazes, hidden objects, word searches, crosswords, search
and find activities and plenty more, this puzzle book will keep
your seven year old occupied for hours. Checked by an educational
consultant, Spectacular Puzzles For Seven Year Olds will stretch
and challenge your Clever Cog!
FOR SALE IN AFRICA ONLY Investigates what literary strategies
African writers adopt to convey the impact of climate
transformation and environmental change. This special issue
examines the ways fiction and poetry engage with environmental
consciousness, and how African literary criticism addresses the
implications of global environmental transformations. Does
environmentalist literature offer new possibilities for critical
thinking about the future? What constitutes environmentalist
fiction and poetry? What kind of texts, themes and topics does
climate writing include? Does any text in which the environment
features become available to environmentalist criticism? In their
engagement with the diverse genres, themes and frameworks through
which contemporary African writers address topics including
urbanisation, cross-species communication, nature and climate
change, contributors to this special issue help to define African
environmental writing. They look at the literary strategies adopted
by creative writers to convey the impact of environmental
transformationin narratives that are historically informed by a
century of colonialism, nationalist political activism,
urbanisation and postcolonial migration. How does environmental
literature intervene in these histories? Can creative writers, with
their powerfully post-human and cross-species imaginations, carry
out the ethical work demanded by contemporary climate science? From
Tanure Ojaide's and Helon Habila's attention to environmental
decimation in the Niger Delta through to Nnedi Okorafor's and Kofi
Anyidoho's imaginative cross-species encounters, the special issue
asks how literature mediates the specificities of climate change in
an era of global capitalism and technological transformation, and
what the limits of creative writing and literary criticism are as
tools for discussing environmental issues. Guest Editors: Cajetan
Iheka (Associate Professor of English, Yale University) and
Stephanie Newell (Professor of English, Yale University) Series
Editor: Ernest N. Emenyonu (Professor of Africana Studies at the
University of Michigan-Flint) Reviews Editor: Obi Nwakanma (Fellow,
Department of English University of Central Florida)
Learn to draw with Rhinoceros and his hilarious friends! With
step-by-step instructions and colourful illustrations, this
practical fill-in art activity book gives you the skills to unleash
your inner artist. this book starts with how to draw a straight
line and ends with landscapes covering tone, perspective, people
and animals in between. Practically Awesome Animals is a series of
practical activity books that use step-by-step instructions and
hilarious animal characters to teach kids how to draw, bake, cook
and create comics.
Expect Great Things is the most comprehensive collection of mission
quotes, contemporary and classical, ever compiled in one book. Here
you will find over 700 of the best mission quotes ever uttered by
Great Commission Christians--250 different authors from Adoniram
Judson to John Piper, from J. Hudson Taylor to David Platt. Read
them for personal encouragement Paste them on your website, blog,
or other social media. Tweet them to a friend. Include them in
sermons, speeches, newsletters, and lesson plans. Pass them on to
others to encourage them along their way to Great Commission
familiarity and commitment.
This is a very different learn to draw comics book! Learn about the
different stages of comic-making and follow Orangutan and his
friends as they teach you how to tell your story, plan your layout,
draw characters and props, add the words and finalise your artwork
so you can make your own comic. Take 8 big ideas, 6 top tips and 3
warm-up exercises, and soon you'll be able to create your own comic
masterpiece. Bright and colourful step-by-step instructions for 18
different fill-in activities, as well as wisdom and jokes from
Tiger, Crocodile and Rhino, will make you - and maybe Orangutan -
an amazing comic artist in no time.
Collection of shorts from experimental writer and director B.S.
Johnson. The films comprise: 'You're Human Like the Rest of Them'
(1967), 'Paradigm' (1968), 'The Unfortunates' (1969), 'Up Yours Too
Guillaume Apollinaire!' (1969), 'Unfair!' (1970), 'March!' (1970),
'Poem' (1971), 'B.S. Johnson On Dr. Samuel Johnson' (1972), 'Not
Counting the Savages' (1972) and 'Fat Man On a Beach' (1974).
'A most welcome book on the most neglected of topics by a
pioneering team of interdisciplinary scholars. The volume
illuminates the rendering asunder of the borders that previously
protected personal information, even when the individual was in
''public'' and helps us see the muddying of the simple distinction
between public and private. The book asks what public and private
mean (and should mean) today as smart phones, embedded sensors and
related devices overwhelm the barriers of space, time, physicality,
and inefficiency that previously protected information. This
collection offers a needed foundation for future conceptualization
and research on privacy in literal and virtual public spaces. It
should be in the library of anyone interested in the social, policy
and ethical implications of information technologies.' - Gary T.
Marx, Massachusetts Institute of Technology 'How we should think
about privacy in public spaces in a world of artificial
intelligence and ubiquitous sensors is among the most interesting
and pressing questions in all of privacy studies. This edited
volume brings together some of Europe and America's finest minds to
shed theoretic and practical light on a critical issue of our
time.' - Ryan Calo, University of Washington 'The deepest conundrum
in the privacy world-especially, in light of the internet of other
people's things-is perhaps the notion of privacy in public.
Unraveling this practically Kantian antinomy is the ambitious aim
of this important new collection. Together and apart, this
intriguing assemblage of scientists, social scientists,
philosophers and lawyers interrogate subjects ranging from
conceptual distinctions between ''space'' and ''place'' and the
social practice of ''hiding in plain sight'', to compelling ideas
such as ''privacy pollution'' and the problem of ''out-of-body
DNA''. With this edited volume, the team from TILT has curated a
convincing account of the importance of preserving privacy in
increasingly public spaces.' - Ian Kerr, University of Ottawa,
Canada With ongoing technological innovations such as mobile
cameras, WiFi tracking, drones, and augmented reality, aspects of
citizens' lives are becoming increasingly vulnerable to intrusion.
This book brings together authors from a variety of disciplines
(philosophy, law, political science, economics, and media studies)
to examine privacy in public space from both legal and regulatory
perspectives. The contributors explore the contemporary challenges
to achieving privacy and anonymity in physical public space at a
time when legal protection remains limited in comparison to
`private' space. To address this problem, the book clearly
demonstrates why privacy in public space needs defending. Different
ways of conceptualizing and shaping such protection are explored,
for example through `privacy bubbles', obfuscation and surveillance
transparency, as well as by revising the assumptions underlying
current privacy laws. Scholars and students who teach and study
issues of privacy, autonomy, technology, urban geography and the
law and politics of public spaces will be interested in this book.
Contributors include: M. Brincker, A. Daly, A.M. Froomkin, M.
Galic, J.M. Hildebrand, B.-J. Koops, M. Leta, K. Mause, M.
Nagenborg, B.C Newell, A.E. Scherr, T. Timan, S.B. Zhao
Confidently shepherd your organization's implementation of
Microsoft Dynamics 365 to a successful conclusion In Mastering
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementations, accomplished executive,
project manager, and author Eric Newell delivers a holistic,
step-by-step reference to implementing Microsoft's cloud-based ERP
and CRM business applications. You'll find the detailed and
concrete instructions you need to take your implementation project
all the way to the finish line, on-time, and on-budget. You'll
learn: The precise steps to take, in the correct order, to bring
your Dynamics 365 implementation to life What to do before you
begin the project, including identifying stakeholders and building
your business case How to deal with a change management throughout
the lifecycle of your project How to manage conference room pilots
(CRPs) and what to expect during the sessions Perfect for CIOs,
technology VPs, CFOs, Operations leaders, application directors,
business analysts, ERP/CRM specialists, and project managers,
Mastering Microsoft Dynamics 365 Implementations is an
indispensable and practical reference for guiding your real-world
Dynamics 365 implementation from planning to completion.
From atomic power to solar power, find out all about energy and
what it does in this fascinating book, including what lies ahead
for our use of energy sources in the future. "Super Science" fact
boxes give interesting stats and lesser-known facts so you can
impress your friends with your science knowledge!
This book provides students with the most comprehensive and
incisive introduction available to the intricacies of the Italian
political system. Written in an accessible and student-friendly
style, this up-to-date textbook features: * an introduction to
Italian political history from 1943 to the present day * an
explanation of the governmental system, the constitutional
framework, the core institutions, the electoral system and the key
parties * analysis of the role of the contemporary pressure groups
and social movements including environmental, labour and
anti-globalization organizations * discussion of important topical
issues such as corruption, organized crime, the role of the media
and freedom of the press * an exploration of Italian foreign policy
towards the EU, the US and the 'War on Terrorism' * innovative use
of photographs, boxed biographies, figures, annotated further
reading and lists of websites to enliven the text. Contemporary
Italian Politics is the perfect introduction for students reading
Italian politics, Italian studies and European studies.
With friendly alien guides and hilarious cartoons, this is
non-fiction as you've never seen it before. From head to heels and
everything in between, The Human Body Is Weird is densely packed
with information, while The Periodic Table Is Weird covers every
element from actinide to zirconium. Hilarious non-fiction with up
to 300 fascinating facts and 150 riotous gags per book.
This fully revised and expanded new edition provides a short and
accessible introduction to how climate change is governed by an
increasingly diverse range of actors, from civil society and
business actors to multilateral development banks, donors, and
cities. The issue of global climate change has risen to the top of
the international political agenda. Despite ongoing contestation
about the science informing policy, the economic costs of action
and the allocation of responsibility for addressing the issue
within and between nations, it is clear that climate change will
continue to be one of the most pressing and challenging issues
facing humanity for many years to come. The book: Evaluates the
role of states and non-state actors in governing climate change at
multiple levels of political organization: local, national, and
global Provides a discussion of theoretical debates on climate
change governance, moving beyond analytical approaches focused
solely on nation-states and international negotiations Examines a
range of key topical issues in the politics of climate change
Includes multiple examples from both the north and the global south
Providing an inter-disciplinary perspective drawing on geography,
politics, international relations, and development studies, this
book is essential reading for all those concerned not only with the
climate governance but with the future of the environment in
general.
From the dawn of silent cinema to today, sci-fi movies have been a
constant presence in pop culture, with mad scientists, terrifying
monsters (giant and otherwise), UFOs, and invading aliens all
bursting out from some of the most brilliantly designed posters
ever printed, featuring art that was sometimes lurid, always
eye-catching, and often simply beautiful. Acknowledging the iconic,
but with plenty of room for the rare and unfamiliar, The Art of
Classic Sci-Fi Movies presents a stellar selection of imagery,
charting the story of the genre from its origins in foundational
works like Voyage to the Moon and Metropolis, through Cold War
classics like Invasion of the Body-Snatchers and Godzilla, and on
to visionary films such as 2001 and Solaris—as well as less
celebrated but nonetheless infamous cultural artifacts like
Barbarella and Zardoz, and genuine oddities such as Canadian
Mounties vs. Atomic Invaders. The most extensive book of its type
ever published, it includes ample selections from American movies
as well as a range of films from Japan, Italy, Spain, France,
Russia, and Eastern Europe.
This book provides students with the most comprehensive and
incisive introduction available to the intricacies of the Italian
political system. Written in an accessible and student-friendly
style, this up-to-date textbook features: * an introduction to
Italian political history from 1943 to the present day * an
explanation of the governmental system, the constitutional
framework, the core institutions, the electoral system and the key
parties * analysis of the role of the contemporary pressure groups
and social movements including environmental, labour and
anti-globalization organizations * discussion of important topical
issues such as corruption, organized crime, the role of the media
and freedom of the press * an exploration of Italian foreign policy
towards the EU, the US and the 'War on Terrorism' * innovative use
of photographs, boxed biographies, figures, annotated further
reading and lists of websites to enliven the text. Contemporary
Italian Politics is the perfect introduction for students reading
Italian politics, Italian studies and European studies.
Leading spiritual teacher John Philip Newell reveals how Celtic
spirituality, listening to the sacred around us and inside of us,
can help to heal the earth, overcome our conflicts and reconnect
with ourselves. Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul offers a new spiritual
foundation for our lives, once centered on encouragement,guidance
and hope for creating a better world. Sharing the long hidden
tradition of Celtic Christianity, explaining how this earth-based
spirituality can help us rediscover the natural rhythms of life and
deepen our spiritual connection with God, with each other and with
the earth. Newell introduces some of Celtic Christianity's leading
practitioners, both saints and pioneers of faith, whose timeless
wisdom is more necessary than ever, including: Pelagius, who shows
us how to look beyond sin to affirm our sacredness as part of all
God's creation and courageously stands up for our principles in the
face of oppression. Brigid of Kildare, who illuminates the
interrelationship of all things and reminds us of the power of the
sacred feminine to overcome those seeking to control us. John Muir,
who encourages us to see the holiness and beauty of wilderness and
what we must do to protect these gifts. Teilhard de Chardin, who
inspires us to see how science, faith, and our future tell one
universal story that beings with sacredness.
This book examines how mathematical mastery, influenced by East
Asian teaching approaches, can be developed in UK schools to
enhance teaching and to deepen children’s mathematical knowledge.
It gives guidance on using physical resources to demonstrate key
concepts, extended examples on how to teach different curriculum
topics and how to plan for small-step progression. It argues that
effective mastery teaching requires careful and knowledgeable
support for primary teachers who may not yet be maths specialists.
New to this second edition: New chapter on variation theory and
practice Updated case studies exploring how mastery teaching has
evolved Updated review of current mastery resources available to UK
teachers Robert Newell is a lecturer at the UCL Institute of
Education, London.
Straight Choices provides a fascinating introduction to the
psychology of decision making, enhanced by discussion of relevant
examples of decision problems faced in everyday life. Thoroughly
revised and updated throughout, this edition provides an
integrative account of the psychology of decision-making and shows
how psychological research can help us understand our uncertain
world. The book emphasizes the relationship between learning and
decision-making, arguing that the best way to understand how and
why decisions are made is in the context of the learning and
knowledge acquisition which precedes them, and the feedback which
follows. The mechanisms of learning and the structure of
environments in which decisions are made are carefully examined to
explore their impact on our choices. The authors then consider
whether we are all constrained to fall prey to cognitive biases, or
whether, with sufficient exposure, we can find optimal decision
strategies and improve our decision making. This edition highlights
advances made in judgment and decision making research, with
additional coverage of behavioral insights, nudging, artificial
intelligence, and explanation-based decision making. Written in a
non-technical manner, this book is an essential read for all
students and researchers in cognitive psychology, behavioral
economics, and the decision sciences, as well as anyone interested
in the nature of decision making.
The Routledge Companion to Ecopoetics offers a comprehensive
coverage of the vital and growing movement of ecopoetics, charting
the historical influences informing ecopoetics, delineating its
various subdivisions, and presenting a global range of established
figures and emerging scholarly debates. This volume begins with a
general introduction to the field, followed by three major
sections: Historical Contexts and Influences; Scalar Levels of
Poetic Engagement, ranging from global through regional,
terrain-oriented, local, and microscopic; and Intersections,
examining poetic encounters with science, critical animal studies,
philosophy, ethnobotany, environmental justice, visual and
performing arts, disability studies, spirituality and ritual, and
translation. The innovative second section will facilitate a
comprehensive and systems-based sequencing, including ecopoetic
engagements with topics including climate change, deforestation,
extinction, pollution, toxicity, and disasters; fieldwork and close
observation, and chemistry as it relates to environments including
the human body. Each section will feature a broad overview and
detailed consideration of poiesis, with reference to specific
texts. The brand new essays in this book represent a wide variety
of backgrounds, perspectives, and critical approaches exploring the
interdisciplinary field of ecopoetics. Glossaries and
cross-references will facilitate the volume’s usefulness
alongside its global, interdisciplinary breadth to establish The
Routledge Companion to Ecopoetics as a landmark textbook and
reference for a variety of researchers and students.
"When Fritz, the Janitor's bad kid, Went snooping in the basement,
He found a rock snugly hid Beneath the window casement. He struck a
match with one fell swoop; Then, on the concrete kneeling, he lit
the rocket and--she--oop! It shot up through the ceiling." Long
before Richard Scarry or Dr. Seuss, an American artist delighted a
generation of children and their parents with hilarious,
topsy-turvy illustrations and slightly subversive tales told in
rhyme. This was illustrator/author Peter Newell. Originally
published in 1912, The Rocket Book remains as profoundly enjoyable
and incredibly popular as ever. This classic work will delight
readers of all ages with the story of how a rocket launched from
the basement floor of an apartment building and how it interrupts
the day. Peter Newell (1862-1924) began his career as an artist
drawing portraits, using crayons as his medium. In his fantastic
humor, many believe, is the first appearance of the gentle humor of
the absurd which The New Yorker has subsequently developed to such
a high level.
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