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Marie Curie’s Lab
Dava Sobel
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The story of Galileo's daughter, Sister Maria Celeste, as told
through her letters to her father. A companion to the bestselling
Galileo's Daughter, the letters are edited and introduced by Dava
Sobel. Galileo Galilei was at the heart of the most dramatic
collision in history between science and religion. But the great
Italian scientist was also a loving father who treasured his
illegitimate daughter, Virginia. She was perhaps her father's equal
in brilliance, industry and sensibility, and became his greatest
source of strength during his most difficult years. Now readers can
follow their story, as she told it, in this beautiful volume of her
surviving 124 letters to Galileo. Both in their original Italian
and translated into English by the author of Galileo's Daughter,
these entrancing letters still speak in the present tense,
suspended in the urgency of their once current affairs.
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The Judge's Lawyer (Paperback)
Jack Sobel; Illustrated by Dennis Wheeler; Edited by Donna Levin
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The Goodnight Train Easter
June Sobel; Illustrated by Laura Huliska-Beith
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An ideal Easter basket gift for train enthusiasts, bedtime
resisters, and Goodnight Train fans! A companion to The Goodnight
Train Halloween, this sturdy board book has egg-shaped peek-a-boo
die-cuts on every page. Bunnies, chicks, and eggs, oh my! Take a
springtime ride on the Goodnight Train. Go on a magical Easter-egg
hunt to bedtime in this sturdy board book with egg-shaped
peek-a-boo die-cuts on every page. A twin of The Goodnight Train
Halloween and novelty companion to The Goodnight Train, The
Goodnight Train Rolls On!, and Santa and the Goodnight Train.
LET GOD PERFORM THE MIRACULOUS IN YOUR LIFE Does God still do
miracles? It’s a question many ask when they read about the
wonders God does in the Bible. In Signs and Secrets of the Messiah,
Rabbi Jason Sobel seeks to answer this question by drawing on
Jesus’ miracles in the Gospel of John, biblical culture, and
ancient texts. He reveals how Jesus takes the ordinary and turns it
into something extraordinary (turning water into wine), gives new
life (healing the man at the Pool of Bethesda), and blesses you so
you can bless others (multiplying the loaves and fish). God still
does the miraculous . . . if we only open our eyes to
see it. This study guide includes: Individual access to five
streaming video sessions A guide to best practices for leading a
group Video notes and a comprehensive structure for group
discussion time Personal study for deeper reflection between
sessions Sessions and video run times: Signs and Secrets of
Transformation (20:00) Signs and Secrets of the New Birth (21:00)
Signs and Secrets of Healing (21:00) Signs and Secrets of
Multiplication (21:30) Signs and Secrets of Fullness (20:00) This
study guide has everything you need for a full Bible study
experience, including: The study guide itself—with discussion and
reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's guide. An
individual access code to stream all video sessions online. (You
don’t need to buy a DVD!) Streaming video access code included.
Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2028. Code may be
redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not be
transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet
connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by
law. Additional offer details inside.
The tenth anniversary edition of the dramatic human story of an
epic scientific quest: the search for the solution of how to
calculate longitude and the unlikely triumph of an English genius.
With a new Foreword by the celebrated astronaut Neil Armstrong.
'Sobel has done the impossible and made horology sexy - no mean
feat' New Scientist Anyone alive in the 18th century would have
known that 'the longitude problem' was the thorniest scientific
dilemma of the day - and had been for centuries. Lacking the
ability to measure their longitude, sailors throughout the great
ages of exploration had been literally lost at sea as soon as they
lost sight of land. Thousands of lives, and the increasing fortunes
of nations, hung on a resolution. The quest for a solution had
occupied scientists and their patrons for the better part of two
centuries when, in 1714, Parliament upped the ante by offering a
king's ransom (GBP20,000) to anyone whose method or device proved
successful. Countless quacks weighed in with preposterous
suggestions. The scientific establishment throughout Europe - from
Galileo to Sir Isaac Newton - had mapped the heavens in both
hemispheres in its certain pursuit of a celestial answer. In stark
contrast, one man, John Harrison, dared to imagine a mechanical
solution. Full of heroism and chicanery, brilliance and the absurd,
LONGITUDE is also a fascinating brief history of astronomy,
navigation and clockmaking.
Now available in trade paper! New York
Times Bestseller!  Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi
Jason Sobel the authors of the New York Times best seller The
Rock, the Road, and the Rabbi bring you an exciting new
life-changing message that will help you read the Bible with new
eyes and take you into the heart of God's people in Scripture –
from Abraham to Ruth to Jesus and His early followers. In The
God of the Way, Rabbi Jason shares wisdom from his Jewish
heritage and helps us read Scripture in the cultural context of
biblical times. Kathie Lee adds personal stories and reflections
from her spiritual journey and studies, serving as a companion as
you go deeper in your own relationship with God. You will
experience: The God of the How and When: When you don't know the
details…God does. The God of His Word: When you can't see
God…trust His heart and the promises in His Word. The God Who
Sees: When you feel abandoned and forgotten…God knows and cares
about you. The God of the Other Side: When you feel overwhelmed and
unworthy…God never passes by but crosses over and brings freedom.
 Journey into God's word, from the creation of the world
through the desert and empty places, the Hebrew nation, and meet
Jesus, the disciples, and his followers. As you do, you will see
how you are part of God's epic story of redemption – a radiant
testimony to the truth that belief in God's promises is never
wasted.
One of the central problems in operations research and management
science is how to quantify the effects of uncertainty about the
future. This, the second volume in a series of handbooks, is
devoted to models where chance events play a major role. The
thirteen chapters survey topics in applied probability that have
been particularly useful in operations research and management
science. Each chapter was written by an expert, both in subject
matter and in its exposition.
The chapters fall into four groups. The first four cover the
fundamentals of stochastic processes, and lay the foundation for
the following chapters. The next three chapters are concerned with
methods of getting numbers. This includes numerical solution of
models, parameter estimation for models, and simulation of models.
Chapters 8 and 9 describe the fundamentals of dynamic optimization.
The last four chapters are concerned with the most important
structured models in operations research and management science;
queues, queueing networks, inventories, and reliability.
A careful selection of history and fiction, parables and essays,
which dramatize the Jewish love for the sea and the unique role of
the sea in Jewish tradition.--"Jewish Bookland."
One of the few books on the topic, this updated edition offers
alternatives to disease models of addiction by exploring personal
pathways to recovery. Focusing on alcohol and drug problems, it
provides a literature review of 40 years of studies on self-change
with particular emphasis on the current decade and methodological
issues (starting with how much or how little treatment constitutes
"treatment"). The 24 experts keep the coverage consistently
readable, and dozens of brief narratives from individuals who have
successfully recovered from an addictive behavior without formal
help lend valuable personal perspectives.
Are you settling for half the story? Highlighting connections that
have been hidden from non-Jewish eyes, Rabbi Jason Sobel will
connect the dots between the Old and New Testament, helping you see
the Bible with clarity as God intended. Most people-even people of
faith-do not understand how the Bible fits together. Too many
Christians accept half an inheritance, content to embrace merely
the New Testament, while Jewish people may often experience the
same by embracing only the Old Testament. But God has an intricate
plan and purpose for both the Old and the New. In Mysteries of the
Messiah, Rabbi Jason Sobel reveals the many connections in
Scripture hidden in plain sight. Known for his emphatic declaration
"but there's more!" he guides us in seeing the passion and purpose
of the Messiah. Mysteries of the Messiah: Uncovers connections
between the Old and New Testaments Connects the dots for readers
with details about Jesus, the Torah, and biblical characters
Written with the unique perspective of a rabbi with an evangelical
theological degree No matter how many times you have read the
Bible, Mysteries of the Messiah will bring fresh perspective and
insight. God's Word, written by many people over thousands of
years, is not a random selection of people and stories. Rabbi Jason
Sobel connects the dots and helps us see with clarity what God
intended.
New York Times Bestseller! Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason Sobel
the authors of the New York Times best seller The Rock, the Road,
and the Rabbi bring you an exciting new life-changing message that
will help you read the Bible with new eyes and take you into the
heart of God's people in Scripture - from Abraham to Ruth to Jesus
and His early followers. In The God of the Way, Rabbi Jason shares
wisdom from his Jewish heritage and helps us read Scripture in the
cultural context of biblical times. Kathie Lee adds personal
stories and reflections from her spiritual journey and studies,
serving as a companion as you go deeper in your own relationship
with God. You will experience: The God of the How and When: When
you don't know the details...God does. The God of His Word: When
you can't see God...trust His heart and the promises in His Word.
The God Who Sees: When you feel abandoned and forgotten...God knows
and cares about you. The God of the Other Side: When you feel
overwhelmed and unworthy...God never passes by but crosses over and
brings freedom. Journey into God's word, from the creation of the
world through the desert and empty places, the Hebrew nation, and
meet Jesus, the disciples, and his followers. As you do, you will
see how you are part of God's epic story of redemption - a radiant
testimony to the truth that belief in God's promises is never
wasted.
Suitable either as a reference for practising engineers or as a text for a graduate course in adaptive control systems, this is a self-contained compendium of readily implementable adaptive control algorithms. These algorithms have been developed and applied by the authors for over fifteen years to a wide variety of engineering problems including flexible structure control, blood pressure control, and robotics. As such, they are suitable for a wide variety of multiple input-output control systems with uncertainty and external disturbances. The text is intended to enable anyone with knowledge of basic linear multivariable systems to adapt the algorithms to problems in a wide variety of disciplines. Thus, in addition to developing the theoretical details of the algorithms presented, the text gives considerable emphasis to designing algorithms and to representative applications in flight control, flexible structure control, robotics, and drug-infusion control. This second edition makes good use of MATLAB programs for the illustrative examples; these programs are described in the text and can be obtained from the MathWorks file server.
Effective inclusion in the classroom shouldn't be a burden; it
should be the most rewarding aspect of a teacher's role. 'An
excellent guide to changing approaches to inclusion and creating a
culture where all children can flourish.' SEN Magazine In this
innovative guide to supporting the most vulnerable students,
experts Daniel Sobel and Sara Alston help primary and secondary
teachers understand the barriers to children's learning.
Emphasising the importance of meeting needs rather than focusing on
diagnosis, they provide proven differentiation methods that
maximise learning for the whole class, while reducing stress and
saving time for the teacher. Guiding teachers through all the
different phases of a single lesson, from starters to plenaries,
the unique format of The Inclusive Classroom will help bring
inclusion to the forefront of any lesson plan. Each chapter
contains simple, effective actions to differentiate and improve
learning outcomes for students vulnerable to underachievement,
including those traditionally labelled SEN, EAL, pupil premium,
looked after and young carers. Also provided are back-up ideas for
when things don't go to plan, real-life anecdotes from teachers,
and instructions on how to rethink traditional diagnoses and
instead prioritise strengths and participation needs.
For many years, what has been known about recovery from addictive
behaviors has come solely from treatment studies. Only recently has
the study of recoveries in the absence of formal treatment or
self-help groups provided an alternative source of information.
This book on the process of self-change from addictive behaviors is
the first of its kind, as it presents more than research findings.
Rather, it presents the process of self-change from several
different perspectives - environmental, cross-cultural, prevention
and interventions at both societal and individual level. It
provides strategies for how health care practitioners and
government policy makers alike can aid and foster self-change.
Directions for future research priorities are also presented.
Trusting God When You Don't Know the Details The Bible reveals that
God's plans are greater than our own and that he executes those
plans in his own timing. "As the heavens are higher than the earth,
so are my ways higher than your ways" (Isaiah 55:9). Yet this often
trips us up, because we want to know all the details of exactly how
God is working and when he will deliver. In this six-session video
Bible study, bestselling authors Kathie Lee Gifford and Rabbi Jason
Sobel tell the stories of five people in Scripture-Abraham, Sarah,
Moses, Joshua, and Mary, the mother of Jesus-who also wondered how
and when God would come through for them. Each of them had to step
out in faith and obey God without knowing the details of what would
happen in their story. As you study their examples, you will
discover what it likewise means for you to trust that God's ways
are higher than your own-and what it takes to step out in faith.
Each session includes clips from The Way oratorios, featuring
Kathie Lee Gifford and other well-known personalities, that bring
the story of Scripture to life with contemporary orchestral
arrangements, powerful narration, and stunning visuals. This study
guide includes: Individual access to six streaming video sessions
How to use this guide section Video notes and a comprehensive
structure for group discussion time Personal study for deeper
reflection between sessions Sessions and video run times: The Holy
Land (19:00) Abraham (19:00) Sarah (19:00) Moses (18:30) Joshua
(19:00) Mary (22:00) This study guide has everything you need for a
full Bible study experience, including: The study guide itself-with
discussion and reflection questions, video notes, and a leader's
guide. An individual access code to stream all video sessions
online. (You don't need to buy a DVD!) Streaming video access code
included. Access code subject to expiration after 12/31/2027. Code
may be redeemed only by the recipient of this package. Code may not
be transferred or sold separately from this package. Internet
connection required. Void where prohibited, taxed, or restricted by
law. Additional offer details inside.
This book identifies the essential features of the Soviet bloc's
economic nexus: the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance (CMEA),
and GorbacheV's reforms. It describes the impact of reforms on the
CMEA and speculates on this organization's future. The author links
the recent developments within the CMEA with the wide ranging,
fundamental changes in the politics and economics of the Soviet
bloc. It also examines the connection between the recent upheaval
of the Eastern Alliance to the general flux on the entire European
continent in anticipation of the post-1992 abolition of internal
trade barriers in the European Community.
Sobell argues that the predictions of the CMEA's disintegration
must be seen in the context of the planned acceleration of West
European unification in the 1990s. The EC is poised to become the
core of the post Cold-War Europe and will act as a magnet on other
European countries, including CMEA members. The CMEA in the age of
perestroika, Sobell contends, will continue to maintain its
communist facade, but will be a profoundly different organization
with increasingly dynamic links with Western Europe.
During recessions state government fiscal crises are widespread, as
states find their revenues inadequate to meet their expenditure
demands. This volume shows that state fiscal crises have only one
significant cause: revenue downturns associated with recessions.
Other analysts have argued that fiscal crises are the result of an
interaction of many complex causes, including inadequate tax bases,
increasing expenditure demands, and limits placed on state
governments by voters. This analysis examines these other factors
and shows that while they present significant challenges to state
policymakers, they are not the cause of fiscal crises. The book
presents an improved methodology for measuring cyclical variability
of revenues and uses this methodology to show that there is no way
to restructure state tax systems in order to appreciably reduce the
fiscal stress associated with recessions. Fiscal stress can be
lessened by setting aside revenues during prosperous years in a
rainy day fund, but current rainy day funds are not large enough to
eliminate the fiscal stress caused by recessions.
Especially pertinent for political sociologists and political
scientists, this text examines key social and political issues
surrounding the white collar working class. The study is unique
both in its coverage and elucidation of complex theories of white
collar class and in incorporating structural class definition into
the empirical investigation. The document examines current class
situation, changes over time, and political outcomes. Specifically,
it identifies a system of stratification within the working class,
scrutinizes the proletarianization questions, and demonstrates the
political consequences of structural class.
"The White Collar Working ClasS" is a significant expansion of a
study of white collar class at the beginning of the 1980s.
Reflecting both traditional and Marxian sociological perspectives
of class and stratification, chaptes critique competing theories of
white collar class situation and profile the changing white collar
class structure. The final chapter explores the political
implications of class, stratification, and white collar work.
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