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Visitors gazing out over the Highlands of coastal New Jersey might
never guess that these rolling hills have been a stage for mankind
s darkest deeds. In his thrilling new book, "Murder & Mayhem in
the Highlands," John King shines a spotlight on the region s
violent history of kidnapping, murder, smuggling and extortion.
From axe-wielding lunatics to killers who leave calling cards, King
presents each case with the care of a criminal investigator,
including details from coroners reports and witness testimonies.
In this sensational and gripping read, uncover the gritty
history of the Highlands, where a suspicious death usually meant
foul play and staying in a hotel might cost you your life.
A unique and revelatory guide to understanding and navigating the
unwritten rules of the workplace—the key to achieving success,
finding meaning, and staying true to your authentic self in
today’s business world—from the organizational expert and
celebrated author of The Fix. In her two decades researching
organizations, Michelle King has discovered that people who succeed
possess a particularly unique skill: They know how workplaces work.
More specifically, to get ahead, they do not rely on the often
generic and outdated written formal rules that for a century have
defined the workplace. Instead, they have learned to gauge how they
should behave and perform by becoming aware of informal (and
unspoken) rules that exist just below the surface, rather than
“formal†organizational guidelines. In this one-of-a-kind
guide, King offers her proprietary framework based on over ten
years of research and hundreds of employees who reached leadership
positions. By focusing on five key areas -- navigating informal
networks; developing self-awareness and awareness of others;
learning the skills you need to be adaptive to changing conditions;
getting support for your next promotion; and finding meaning and
fulfillment at work—King teaches every professional how to
understand and make these systems work for them and achieve their
career ambitions. The new world of work requires a new way of
working. With more people vying for top positions, a volatile
unpredictable global workplace, and an ever-evolving landscape, it
is increasingly important for employees to understand how to
negotiate the unspoken and intangible elements of workplace
culture.. In How Work Works, King dispels old myths and provides
keen observations about what it means to find belonging, build
networks, manage the informal and ultimately thrive at work.
"A passionate, practical roadmap for addressing inequality and
finally making our workplaces work for women" Arianna Huffington
Foreword by Gillian Anderson and Jennifer Nadel For years, we've
been telling women that in order to succeed at work, they have to
change themselves first - lean in, negotiate like a man, don't act
too nicely or you won't get the corner office. But after sixteen
years working with major Fortune 500 companies as a gender equality
expert, Michelle King has realised one simple truth - the tired
advice of fixing women doesn't fix anything. The truth is that
workplaces are gendered; they were designed by men for men. Because
of this, most organisations unconsciously carry the idea of an
'ideal worker', typically a straight, white man who doesn't have to
juggle work and family commitments. Based on King's research and
exclusive interviews with major companies and thought leaders, The
Fix reveals why denying the fact that women are held back just
because they are women - what she calls gender denial - is the
biggest obstacle holding women back at work and outlines the hidden
sexism and invisible barriers women encounter at work every day.
Women who speak up are seen as pushy. Women who ask for a pay rise
are seen as difficult. Women who spend hours networking don't get
the same career benefits as men do. Because women don't look like
the ideal worker and can't behave like the ideal worker, they are
passed over for promotions, paid less, and pushed out of the
workforce, not because they aren't good enough, but because they
aren't men. In this fascinating and empowering book, King outlines
the invisible barriers that hold women back at all stages of their
careers, and provides readers with a clear set of takeaways to
thrive despite the sexist workplace, as they fight for change from
within. Gender equality is not about women, and it is not about men
- it is about making workplaces work for everyone. Together, we can
fix work, not women.
Barely four months after the end of the First World War, with
Europe in chaos and exhausted from years of conflict, Rudolf
Steiner offered these lectures of hope and renewal. Despite
continuing social troubles around the world, he knew that human
beings had an opportunity to organize society in a new way. Steiner
responded to this prospect by giving suggestions for creating
innovative social structures that are in harmony with people’s
inner needs. Humanity as a whole is now facing a great challenge in
that it is ‘crossing the threshold’ to the spiritual world,
says Steiner. This means that an evolutionary separation is taking
place within the human soul between thinking, feeling and will. For
this to happen in a healthy way, the outer make-up of society
should mirror and support our internal evolution. Steiner points to
the urgent need for ‘threefolding’ – a separation between the
workings of culture, economics and politics. This is a subconscious
demand, he asserts – not for thinking up cranky ideas within a
sect, but for shedding light on what is needed universally! These
important lectures cover numerous themes, including the overcoming
of class distinctions, the administration of money, technology and
capitalism, the antisocial tendency of nationalism, and the future
management of international relations.
Mental and emotional disorders have reached epidemic levels in
Western societies. Self-doubt, panic-attacks, anxiety disorders and
personal fears of all kinds present major challenges to
contemporary medical science. Rudolf Steiner's spiritual research
offers a startlingly original and complementary contribution to the
problem. True insight into psychological issues requires knowledge
of the influences of spiritual beings, he suggests. In everyday
life we are all confronted with metaphysical entities that can
hinder or progress our development. Many forms of anxiety and
self-doubt derive from such meetings on the border - or threshold -
of our consciousness. Further, these `threshold experiences' are
exacerbated today by a general loosening of the subtle bodies and
components of the human soul. As these constitutional changes
persist, says Rudolf Steiner, a condition of `dissociation' becomes
increasingly common. A healthy emotional life will only be possible
if individuals engage in a conscious practice of personal growth,
strengthening their constitution through the action of the `I' or
self. The expertly selected and collated texts in Self-Doubt offer
numerous cognitive and practical ideas for the improvement of
everyday mental and emotional health. Chapters include: The origin
of error, fear, and nervousness; Crossing the threshold in the
development of humanity and the individual; The polarity of shame
and fear; The polarity of doubt and terrifying disorientation; The
polarity of scepticism and claustrophobia, astraphobia, and
agoraphobia; The origin of panic; Anxiety; The multilayered nature
of terrifying disorientation; Healing aspects of the
anthroposophical path of training; The spiritual-scientific
qualities of fear compared with standardized diagnostic terms and
as a basis for therapy.
In this series of previously-untranslated lectures, Rudolf Steiner
describes how myths and legends portray humanity's most ancient
evolutionary and spiritual history. Folklore presents ancient
mystical wisdom in the form of stories - clothed in pictures by
initiates - that enable individuals to understand their content in
a more intellectual form at a later time. Focusing on Greek and
Germanic mythology, the lectures in the first part of this volume
cover the chronicles of Prometheus, Daedalus and Icarus, Parzival
and Lohengrin, the Argonauts and the Odyssey, and the heroic
dragon-slayer Siegfried. From these focal points, Rudolf Steiner
discusses a variety of themes - from the mysteries of the Druids
and the founding of Rome to the esoteric background of Wolfram von
Eschenbach; from good and evil and the unjust death sentence on
Socrates to the significance of marriage. The second part of this
book features lectures on the nature and significance of the
musical dramas of Richard Wagner. Wagner's works, from his earliest
attempts to his most mature opera Parsifal, are discussed from
spiritual viewpoints. Although Wagner did not have a fully
conscious awareness of the deeper meanings of his compositions,
Steiner suggests that his shaping of Germanic legends was driven by
an instinctive, creative and artistic certainty that accords with
deep occult truths.
Rudolf Steiner shows how deeply and intimately human beings, the
microcosm, are related to the macrocosm. But for Steiner the
macrocosm is more than just the physical universe. It includes many
hidden realms - like the world of Elements and the world of
Archetypes - which lie behind outer manifestations such as our
physical body. The macrocosm works within us continuously - in the
daily alternation between sleeping and waking and in the great
cyclical interchange between incarnation on earth and our time
between death and rebirth. Steiner discusses the various paths of
self-development that lead across the threshold to spiritual
dimensions, transforming human soul-forces into organs of higher
perception. In future we will even have the capacity to evolve a
form of thinking that is higher than the intellect - the thinking
of the heart. In this classic series of lectures, now retranslated
and featuring a previously-unavailable public address, Rudolf
Steiner also discusses: the planets and their connection with our
sleeping and waking life; the inner path of the mystic; the
'greater' and 'lesser' guardians of the threshold; the Egyptian
mysteries of Osiris and Isis; initiation in the Northern mysteries;
The four spheres of the higher worlds; mirror-images of the
macrocosm in man; the strengthening powers of sleep; the symbol of
the Rose Cross; reading the Akashic Record; four-dimensional space;
the development of future human capacities, and much more. The
volume includes an introduction, notes and index.
The first in-depth history of philanthropy in Indiana. Philanthropy
has been central to the development of public life in Indiana over
the past two centuries. Hoosier Philanthropy explores the role of
philanthropy in the Hoosier state, showing how voluntary action
within Indiana has created and supported multiple visions of
societal good. Featuring 15 articles, Hoosier Philanthropy charts
the influence of different types of nonprofit Hoosier organizations
and people, including foundations, service providers, volunteers,
and individual donors.
This book evaluates some of the most common ethical issues
confronted by reproductive endocrinologists, embryologists, and
their teams. The authors apply core ethical principles and
approaches to problem solving to each of the cases raised. This
work is a guide for both those on the front lines of patient care
as well as for students in the field, whatever their
background. By outlining sample cases, the book is an
instigator for ethical discussions among ethicists, medical
practitioners and students.
The first in-depth history of philanthropy in Indiana. Philanthropy
has been central to the development of public life in Indiana over
the past two centuries. Hoosier Philanthropy explores the role of
philanthropy in the Hoosier state, showing how voluntary action
within Indiana has created and supported multiple visions of
societal good. Featuring 15 articles, Hoosier Philanthropy charts
the influence of different types of nonprofit Hoosier organizations
and people, including foundations, service providers, volunteers,
and individual donors.
Buridan was a brilliant logician in an age of brilliant logicians,
sensitive to formal and philosophical considerations. There is a
need for critical editions and accurate translations of his works,
for his philosophical voice speaks directly across the ages to
problems of concern to analytic philosophers today. But his idiom
is unfamiliar, so editions and trans lations alone will not bridge
the gap of centuries. I have tried to make Buridan accessible to
philosophers and logicians today by the introduc tory essay, in
which I survey Buridan's philosophy of logic. Several problems
which Buridan touches on only marginally in the works trans lated
herein are developed and discussed, citing other works of Buridan;
some topics which he treats at length in the translated works, such
as the semantic theory of oblique terms, I have touched on lightly
or not at all. Such distortions are inevitable, and I hope that the
idiosyncracies of my choice of philosophically relevant topics will
not blind the reader to other topics of value Buridan considers. My
goal in translating has been to produce an accurate renaering of
the Latin. Often Buridan will couch a logical rule in terms of the
grammatical form of a sentence, and I have endeavored to keep the
translation consistent. Some strained phrases result, such as "A
man I know" having a different logic from "I know a man. " This
awkwardness cannot always be avoided, and I beg the reader's
indulgence. All of the translations here are my own."
What is the meaning of memory in the information age? When all
knowledge is seemingly digitised and available for reference at any
time, do we actually need human memory? One consequence of the
proliferation of digitization is the deterioration of our capacity
to remember - a symptom that is apparent in a steady increase in
dementia within contemporary society. Rudolf Steiner indicates that
memory is the determining factor in awareness of oneself. Even a
partial loss of memory leads to loss of self-consciousness and the
sense of our 'I'. Thus, memory is crucial for the development of
I-consciousness - not only for the individual, but for humanity as
a whole. Rudolf Steiner's research on memory, recollection and
forgetting has many implications for the way we learn, for inner
development and spiritual growth. This unique selection of passages
from his works offers insights into how consciousness can remain
autonomous and creative in a digital environment. It also provides
ideas for improving education and emphasizes the importance of
life-long learning. Chapters include: 'The Development of Memory
Throughout Human History'; 'The Formation of Memory, Remembering
and Forgetting in the Human Individual'; 'Remembering and
Forgetting in Connection with Education'; 'How Remembering and
Forgetting are Transformed by the Schooling Path - Imagination and
Inspiration'; 'Remembering Backwards (Ruckschau) and Memory
Exercises'; 'Subconscious Memories of the Pre-birth Period and of
Life Between Death and a New Birth'; 'Memory and Remembering after
Death'; 'The Development of Memory in the Future'.
Find success in a workplace dominated by men. Sexism. Self-doubt.
Invisibility. When you're one of the only women in your workplace,
it can be difficult to gain your footing. Organizations need to
change, but in the meantime, women can find success in these
settings-and even flourish in them. Thriving in a Male-Dominated
Workplace provides the advice you need to ensure your professional
growth in roles and industries that have traditionally been filled
by and controlled by men. From connecting with the right people to
growing your confidence to fighting back against bias, you'll be
able to establish your credibility and be seen by your colleagues
as the expert you are. This book will inspire you to: Find support
across the organization Overcome impostor syndrome and self-doubt
Speak up for yourself and your accomplishments Build a better
culture-once and for all The HBR Women at Work series spotlights
the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout
their careers. With interviews from the popular podcast of the same
name and related articles, stories, and research, these books
provide inspiration and advice for taking on topics at work like
inequity, advancement, and building community. Featuring detailed
discussion guides, this series will help you spark important
conversations about where we're at and how to move forward.
This book deals with the use of technology in science teaching. The
author is not, nor has ever had an intention of being a "techie. "
Rather, I spent the first decade of my professional life as a high
school physics teacher, making occasional uses of technology to
further student understanding and to automate my own teaching
practices. During my graduate work, my interest in the use of
technology continued. Catalyzed, to some extent by the increasing
availability of graphical interfaces for computers, the realization
struck that the computer was more and more becoming a tool that all
teachers could use to support their teaching practice-not simply
those with a passion for the technology itself. The rapid changes
in the hardware and software available, however, frequently caused
me to reflect on the usefulness of technology-if it were to change
at such a rapid pace, would anyone, save for those who diligently
focused on the development of these tools, be able to effectively
use technology in science teaching? Was change to rapid to yield a
useful tool for teachers? To address this interest, I examined the
nature of science teaching during this century-using the equally
fluid notion of "scientific literacy"-which formed the organizing
principle for this study. The result is a examination of how
technology was used to accomplishing this goal of producing
scientifically literate citizens. What was observed is that
technology, indeed, consistently came to the service of teachers as
they attempted to achieve this goal.
This text consists of a debate between a political theorist and an
economist on decision making in housing. Each author develops a
normative argument linking theoretical and policy analyses to
establish the abilities of the state and individuals to determine
housing outcomes. The issues of redistribution and choice are seen
as crucial to this debate. Following these initial contributions,
the authors engage with each other on specific proposals for the
reform of housing policy in the UK.
Housing: Who Decides ? consists of a debate between a political
theorist and an economist on decision-making in housing. Each
author develops a normative argument linking theoretical and policy
analyses to establish the abilities of the state and individuals to
determine housing outcomes.
"Creative mathematicians seldom write for outsiders, but when they
do, they usually do it well. Jerry King is no exception. His
informal, nontechnical book, as its title implies, is organized
around what Bertrand Russell called the 'supreme beauty' of
mathematics--a beauty 'capable of a stern perfection such as only
the greatest art can show.'"
NATURE
In this clear, concise, and superbly written volume, mathematics
professor and poet Jerry P. King reveals the beauty that is at the
heart of mathematics--and he makes that beauty accessible to all
readers. Darting wittily from Euclid to Yeats, from Poincare to
Rembrandt, from axioms to symphonies, THE ART OF MATHEMATICS
explores the difference between real, rational, and complex
numbers; analyzes the intellectual underpinnings of pure and
applied mathematics; and reveals the fundamental connection between
aesthetics and mathematics. King also sheds light on how
mathematicians pursue their research and how our educational system
perpetuates the damaging divisions between the "two cultures."
Buridan was a brilliant logician in an age of brilliant logicians,
sensitive to formal and philosophical considerations. There is a
need for critical editions and accurate translations of his works,
for his philosophical voice speaks directly across the ages to
problems of concern to analytic philosophers today. But his idiom
is unfamiliar, so editions and trans lations alone will not bridge
the gap of centuries. I have tried to make Buridan accessible to
philosophers and logicians today by the introduc tory essay, in
which I survey Buridan's philosophy of logic. Several problems
which Buridan touches on only marginally in the works trans lated
herein are developed and discussed, citing other works of Buridan;
some topics which he treats at length in the translated works, such
as the semantic theory of oblique terms, I have touched on lightly
or not at all. Such distortions are inevitable, and I hope that the
idiosyncracies of my choice of philosophically relevant topics will
not blind the reader to other topics of value Buridan considers. My
goal in translating has been to produce an accurate renaering of
the Latin. Often Buridan will couch a logical rule in terms of the
grammatical form of a sentence, and I have endeavored to keep the
translation consistent. Some strained phrases result, such as "A
man I know" having a different logic from "I know a man. " This
awkwardness cannot always be avoided, and I beg the reader's
indulgence. All of the translations here are my own."
This book provides a detailed technical overview of the use and
applications of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and
big data in cardiology. Recent technological advancements in these
fields mean that there is significant gain to be had in applying
these methodologies into day-to-day clinical practice. Chapters
feature detailed technical reviews and highlight key current
challenges and limitations, along with the available techniques to
address them for each topic covered. Sample data sets are also
included to provide hands-on tutorials for readers using
Python-based Jupyter notebooks, and are based upon real-world
examples to ensure the reader can develop their confidence in
applying these techniques to solve everyday clinical
problems.Artificial Intelligence and Big Data in Cardiology
systematically describes and technically reviews the latest
applications of AI and big data within cardiology. It is ideal for
use by the trainee and practicing cardiologist and informatician
seeking an up-to-date resource on the topic with which to aid them
in developing a thorough understanding of both basic concepts and
recent advances in the field.
MATLAB Programming for Biomedical Engineers and Scientists, Second
Edition provides an easy-to-learn introduction to the fundamentals
of computer programming in MATLAB. The book explains the principles
of good programming practice, while also demonstrating how to write
efficient and robust code that analyzes and visualizes biomedical
data. Aimed at the biomedical engineering student, biomedical
scientist and medical researcher with little or no computer
programming experience, this is an excellent resource for learning
the principles and practice of computer programming using MATLAB.
The book enables the reader to analyze problems and apply
structured design methods to produce elegant, efficient and
well-structured program designs, implement a structured program
design in MATLAB, write code that makes good use of MATLAB
programming features, including control structures, functions and
advanced data types, and much more.
In an increasingly commercialized world, the demand for better
quality, healthier food has given rise to one of the fastest
growing segments of the U.S. food system: locally grown food. Many
believe that "relocalization" of the food system will provide a
range of public benefits, including lower carbon emissions,
increased local economic activity, and closer connections between
consumers, farmers, and communities. The structure of local food
supply chains, however, may not always be capable of generating
these perceived benefits.
"Growing Local" reports the findings from a coordinated series
of case studies designed to develop a deeper, more nuanced
understanding of how local food products reach consumers and how
local food supply chains compare with mainstream supermarket supply
chains. To better understand how local food reaches the point of
sale, Growing Local uses case study methods to rigorously compare
local and mainstream supply chains for five products in five
metropolitan areas along multiple social, economic, and
environmental dimensions, highlighting areas of growth and
potential barriers. Growing Local provides a foundation for a
better understanding of the characteristics of local food
production and emphasizes the realities of operating local food
supply chains.
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