Best Selling Books by Elena

This volume presents students with problems and exercises designed to illuminate the properties of functions and graphs. The 1st part of the book employs simple functions to analyze the fundamental methods of constructing graphs. The 2nd half deals with more complicated and refined questions concerning linear functions, quadratic trinomials, linear fractional functions, power functions, and rational functions. 1969 edition.

This book is an exploration of the syntax of external arguments in transitivity alternations from a cross-linguistic perspective. It uses data principally from English, German, and Greek to investigate the causative/anti-causative alternation and the formation of adjectival participles.

The Russian Federation has one of the largest prison populations in the world. Women in particular are profoundly affected by the imprisonment of a family member. Families and Punishment in Russia details the experiences of these women-be they wives, mothers, girlfriends, daughters-who, as relatives of Russia''s three-quarters of a million prisoners, are the "invisible victims" of the country''s harsh penal policy. A pioneering work that offers a unique lens through which various aspects of life in twenty-first century Russia can be observed: the workings of criminal sub-cultures; societal attitudes to parenthood, marriage and marital fidelity; young women''s quests for a husband; nostalgia for the Soviet period; state strategies towards dealing with political opponents; and the social construction of gender roles.

Taking on existing interpretations of "Peruvian exceptionalism," this book presents a multi-sited ethnographic exploration of the local and transnational articulations of indigenous movements, multicultural development policies, and indigenous citizenship in Peru.

Billie franchit rarement les limites de la cité, où elle vit seule avec sa mère, Marika. Même si à la fin du mois, elles peuvent à peine s’offrir des pâtes au ketchup, la vie est heureuse dans leur petit appartement. Billie n’a jamais connu son père. Mais depuis qu’elle est petite, l’imagination de Marika et son grand coeur illuminent son monde. Un jour, cependant, elle reçoivent la visite importune de la grand-mère de Billie. L’ambiance se tend à la maison et un drame ne tarde pas à survenir. Dévastée et seule, Billie décide de s’en aller dans leur vieille Nissan à la recherche de ce père qu’elle n’a jamais connu. Peut-être découvrira-elle également pourquoi elle rêve toujours de la mer, même si elle n’y est jamais allée. Entre roman d’apprentissage et road-trip inspiré, Elena Fischer signe un premier roman porté par une jeune héroïne bouleversante.

This comprehensive textbook on political psychology explores the psychological origins of political behaviour. Using psychological concepts to explain types of political behaviour, the authors introduce a broad range of theory, with the use of many case studies

Star Cradle By: Martha Elena Lamas Babbini de Krogstad With single parents becoming more common, there are many struggles that come along with it. Star Cradle: Little Boy Sweet and Strong, this book provides an understanding of what a single parent and what the child must go through. It presents the struggles and the sacrifices. Along with lessons learned, children will also understand why their parents can’t be there all the time and must work so hard

This book examines ideas of spiritual nourishment as maintained chiefly by Patristic theologians –those who lived in Byzantium. It shows how a particular type of Byzantine frescoes and icons illustrated the views of Patristic thinkers on the connections between the heavenly and the earthly worlds. The author explores the occurrence, and geographical distribution, of this new type of iconography that manifested itself in representations concerned with the human body, and argues that these were a reaction to docetist ideas. The volume also investigates the diffusion of saints’ cults and demonstrates that this took place on a North-South axis as their veneration began in Byzantium and gradually reached the northern part of Europe, and eventually the entirety of Christendom.

The New Public Health has established itself as a solid textbook throughout the world. Translated into 7 languages, this work distinguishes itself from other public health textbooks, which are either highly locally oriented or, if international, lack the specificity of local issues relevant to students'' understanding of applied public health in their own setting. Fully revised, the fourth edition of The New Public Health, Fourth Edition provides a unified approach to public health appropriate for graduate students and advance undergraduate students especially for courses in MPH, community health, preventive medicine, community health education programs, community health nursing programs. It is also a valuable resource for health professionals requiring an overview of public health. Provides a comprehensive overview of the field, illustrated with real-life specific examples Updated with new case studies and examples from current public health environment in North American and European regions Includes detailed companion website featuring case studies, image bank, online chapters, and video as well as an instructors'' guide

Justinian''s triumphal column was the tallest free-standing column of the pre-modern world and was crowned with arguably the largest metal equestrian sculpture created anywhere in the world before 1699. The Byzantine empire''s bronze horseman towered over the heart of Constantinople, assumed new identities, spawned conflicting narratives, and acquired widespread international acclaim. Because all traces of Justinian''s column were erased from the urban fabric of Istanbul in the sixteenth century, scholars have undervalued its astonishing agency and remarkable longevity. Its impact in visual and verbal culture was arguably among the most extensive of any Mediterranean monument. This book analyzes Byzantine, Islamic, Slavic, Crusader, and Renaissance historical accounts, medieval pilgrimages, geographic, apocalyptic and apocryphal narratives, vernacular poetry, Byzantine, Bulgarian, Italian, French, Latin, and Ottoman illustrated manuscripts, Florentine wedding chests, Venetian paintings, and Russian icons to provide an engrossing and pioneering biography of a contested medieval monument during the millennium of its life.

Provides comprehensive and in-depth coverage of traffic engineering. It reflects all the skills necessary for success; including design, construction, operation, maintenance, and system optimization. Using a clear and logical structure, the book demonstrates both the theory and methodology behind all standard traffic engineering approaches. It also includes examples to illustrate the procedures as they are used in practice. The second edition of "Traffic Engineering" has been revised to include a new chapter on the statistical analysis of data. It also includes the latest practices and procedures; new material on underlying models; a new procedure for initial signal timing; as well as an expanded presentation of signalization and signal analysis.

Andropov discusses his rise to leadership in the Soviet Union, his roles in the KGB and the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, his campaign against dissidents and detente, his impact on the Polish crisis, and his future plans.

Square, cross, circle - What is their secret attraction? What is it that has made people stare

The book Health and Ethics stems from the need to divulge the knowledge and emotions shared by students and professors during the first lessons of Moral Philosophy, led by Professors Pacifici Noja and Boccanelli. A spontaneous bond which had arisen amongst the two counterparts, led to an innovative model of creative interaction. The students, divided into 17 groups, had to choose among different themes suggested by the professors, according to their preferences and personal interests. The themes range among many fields, but they have one purpose in common: highlighting and studying the different relationships bonded between the physician and the patient. Therefore, the book was designed to be an important resource for the comprehension and the understanding of both the difficulties and the duties a physician needs to face, but also of the satisfaction and happiness which can arise from them.

This book discusses the physical properties of noble fluids, operational principles of detectors based on these media, and the best technical solutions to the design of these detectors. Essential attention is given to detector technology: purification methods and monitoring of purity, information readout methods, electronics, detection of hard ultra-violet light emission, selection of materials, cryogenics etc. The book is mostly addressed to physicists and graduate students involved in the preparation of fundamental next generation experiments, nuclear engineers developing instrumentation for national nuclear security and for monitoring nuclear materials.

Available in packs of 5, these are the 40-page forms needed to conduct the complete ICP(TM) assessment. How well is your early childhood program implementing quality inclusive practices? Now therea (TM)s a comprehensive, field-tested observational tool that uncovers the answers. A one-of-a-kind tool for classrooms serving children ages 2-5, the Inclusive Classroom Profile (ICP) assesses 12 key practices with the strongest research base for supporting the education and development of young children in inclusive programs: Adaptations of Space, Materials, and Equipment Adult Involvement in Peer Interactions Adults'' Guidance of Childrena (TM)s Free-Choice Activities and Play Conflict Resolution Membership Relationships between Adults and Children Support for Communication Adaptation of Group Activities Transitions between Activities Feedback Family-Professional Partnerships Monitoring Children''s Learning Benefits The in-depth ICP evaluation process gives you the rich information and insights you need to: assess your programa (TM)s current inclusive practices establish a baseline for measuring future progress apply recommended inclusive practices for young children guide quality improvement efforts by linking assessment data with instructional decision-making tailor professional development to teachers'' specific needs The ICP is an observation rating scale designed to assess the quality of daily classroom practices that support the developmental needs of children with disabilities in early childhood settings. Comprehensive assessment with ICP takes about 31/2 hours, plus 20 minutes to score. The ICP Manual gives guidance on how to understand, implement, and score the ICP. Learn more about ICP here. See how this product helps strengthen Head Start program quality and school readiness. View our recorded webinar: Introduction to the Inclusive Classroom Profile presented by Elena Soukakou, Ph.D.

Formerly a SkyLight publication In this teacher-friendly manual, educators learn how to foster the three essential thinking skills in teaching and learning to measurably improve student performance.

"This book offers a hands-on introduction and teaching resource for students, users, and teachers of Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA; Ragin, 1987, 2000, 2008b). Given its superior ability to model certain aspects of complexity, QCA has made inroads into virtually every social science discipline and beyond. Software solutions for QCA have also been developing at a fast pace. This book seeks to reduce the time and effort required when we first encounter the logic of not just a new method but also new software. It offers a genuinely simple, intuitive, and hands-on resource for implementing the state-of-the-art protocol of QCA using R, the most advanced software environment for QCA. Our book has an applied and practical focus"--

Intricate, beautiful, and delicate, the ancient craft of knotted lace handwork has traditionally passed from person to person. This simple needle lace involves making loops of different sizes, shapes, and lengths and then combining them to form extraordinarily graceful designs. Here are easy to follow techniques and patterns, taught to the author by her Greek mother-in law, for pretty lacy doilies, collars, Christening gowns, and more--all surely destined to become treasured heirlooms in the years to come.

Estaba destinada a crecer como la rica heredera de un magnate de la industria textil, pero desde pequeña supo que era diferente, que su capacidad de ver lo que otros no veían, la convertía en especial. Desafió las convenciones sociales, a sus padres y maestros, y rompió cualquier atadura religiosa o ideológica para conquistar su derecho a ser una mujer libre, personal y artísticamente. Leonora Carrington es hoy una leyenda, la más importante pintora surrealista, y su fascinante vida, el material del que se nutren nuestros sueños. Leonora vivió la más turbulenta historia de amor con el pintor Max Ernst. Con él se sumergió en el torbellino del surrealismo, y se codeó en París con Salvador Dalí, Marcel Duchamp, Joan Miró, André Breton o Pablo Picasso; por Max enloqueció cuando fue enviado a un campo de concentración. A Leonora se la confinó en un manicomio de Santander, del que escapó para conquistar Nueva York de la mano de Peggy Guggenheim. Se instaló en México y allí ha culminado una de las obras artísticas y literarias más singulares y geniales. No es la primera vez que Elena Poniatowska retrata como nadie a una mujer excepcional. La increíble vida de Leonora Carrington es, en sus manos, una aventura apasionante, un grito de libertad y una elegante aproximación a las vanguardias históricas de la primera mitad del siglo xx.

Achieve your most confident, happy, and healthy self in just 12 weeks using holistic fitness and eating guide, Fit & Fabulous. No crash diets, no counting calories, and workouts can be done at home! This 12-week holistic fitness program is specifically designed for women. The focus is not only on achieving a specific outcome, like weight loss, but also on teaching women how to make sustainable, long-term changes to their diet to support their desired goals. Instead of counting calories or resorting to crash diets, the program emphasizes intuitive eating and portion control using simple hand measurements. This approach has already transformed the lives of many people. The program, structured over a 12-week period, is based on the expertise and personal experience of health and fitness coach Elena Biedert, who specializes in working with women and new moms. For each day of the program, you will find clear instructions for workouts and helpful tips, as well as information about fitness and nutrition. Your progress is monitored and encouraged throughout. To ensure continued success after the 12-week program, the book also includes advice on how to set achievable goals and maintain the changes made. Accessible via QR codes are accompanying videos that provide guidance on correct exercise form.

The authorsÕ objective inTools of the Mind is to enable future teachers to apply the idea of teaching, orarming , young children with the mental tools necessary for learning. They view mental tools as a cycle in which ideas are (1) learned from others, (2) modified and changed, and (3) passed back on to others. The book includes examples and activities that profile the Vygotskian approach at work in various schools in the Denver metropolitan area.

This paper presents a simple heuristic measure of tail risk, which is applied to individual bank stress tests and to public debt. Stress testing can be seen as a first order test of the level of potential negative outcomes in response to tail shocks. However, the results of stress testing can be misleading in the presence of model error and the uncertainty attending parameters and their estimation. The heuristic can be seen as a second order stress test to detect nonlinearities in the tails that can lead to fragility, i.e., provide additional information on the robustness of stress tests. It also shows how the measure can be used to assess the robustness of public debt forecasts, an important issue in many countries. The heuristic measure outlined here can be used in a variety of situations to ascertain an ordinal ranking of fragility to tail risks.

"For years, anthropologists have been interested in jogo do bicho as a key Brazilian institution. We now have an English translation uniting Roberto DaMatta''s theoretical acumen and knowledge of Brazil with Elena So rez''s field work. In Eagles, Donkeys, and Butterflies, they combine a stunningly effective analysis of the game in terms of rituals and symbols with an enlightening analysis of the structural and symbolic significance of the animals and the numbers associated with them. This is a welcome addition to the literature on the game''s cultural meaning and its place in the context of Brazilian society." --Conrad P. Kottak, University of Michigan "This book is fascinating and marked by a richness of detail that keeps a reader''s attention. It constitutes an important contribution to the understanding of Brazilian and Latin American culture." --Thomas E. Skidmore, Brown University Roberto DaMatta, one of Brazil''s foremost anthropologists, and scriptwriter Elena So rez approach the question of gambling in popular culture in general and its treatment in social anthropology in particular. They focus on the "animal game," a kind of popular Brazilian gambling entertainment or lottery in which locals bet on a list of twenty-five animals. The authors argue that the success of this game, which originated in 1882 with the founding of the first zoo in Rio de Janeiro, and the social release the game provides are significant aspects of Brazilian social history and identity. Within the animal game, players "totemize" and identify with various animals. DaMatta and So rez use this identification as a lens through which to view present-day Brazilian society, the significance of gambling, and the role of animal images in Brazilian and American popular cultures. Appearing for the first time in English, this well-written work moves smoothly between comprehensive analysis and field observations of specific behaviors and practices, such as the lucky tricks and devices invested with magical thinking by those who play the game.

Believe in second chances again with USA Today Bestselling Author, Elena Aitken with this complete emotionally driven romance series where a group of best friends all find their own—very different—second chances at life and love. Includes Four complete stand alone novels! When We Left She needs a fresh start. He''s not the same man. Can a second chance heal their hurt? When We Were Us She''s lost in her heartache. He blames himself. Is their love strong enough to survive their greatest hurt? When We Began A secret that threatens to consume her…A man who challenges everything… A connection so strong nothing will ever be the same. When We Fell A young widow…A grieving brother…Could a second chance heal them both?

Here then is the fruit of Elena Kuz''mina''s life-long quest for the Indo-Iranians. Already its predecessor (Otkuda prishli indoarii?, published in 1994) was considered the most comprehensive analysis of the origins of the Indo-Iranians ever published, but in this new, significantly expanded edition (edited by J.P. Mallory) we find an encyclopaedic account of the Andronovo culture of Eurasia. Taking its evidence from archaeology, linguistics, ethnology, mythology, and physical anthropology pertaining to Indo-Iranian origins and expansions, it comprehensively covers the relationships of this culture with neighboring areas and cultures, and its role in the foundation of the Indo-Iranian peoples.

The Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) region has proved to be relatively resilient in the face of increased debt stress, stubborn inflation, and uncertainty arising from the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Income and employment have largely recovered from the pandemic, poverty has receded, and markets remain guardedly optimistic about the near future. However, global uncertainty is rising, including a recent wave of bank failures in the US and Europe. Strengthening resilience, both on the health and macroeconomic fronts, will be paramount. Progress remains pending in both vaccination coverage and health system preparedness, while the institutionality of macroeconomic policy in some countries is being questioned. The evolution of the global economy is providing two new areas of opportunity for the region: the trend toward nearshoring-moving production closer to the US and European markets-and the imperative to combat climate change, which is giving the region a new comparative advantage in sun, wind, hydro, and natural capital. Taking advantage of these will require greater integration into the global economy. Yet, paradoxically, in the face of these opportunities. LAC is becoming less integrated. Trade intensity has largely stagnated, and foreign direct investment (FDI) to most countries has declined. Beyond the long-term structural reforms needed to reduce systemic risk, raise the level and quality of education, invest in infrastructure, and ensure well-functioning financial markets, this report calls to preserve the reputational gains of the past 20 years in terms of macro stability and streamlining regulation dealing with customs and transport to lower the cost of doing business in the region. Export promotion agencies and investment promotion agencies can also help as they have proven track records. A comprehensive approach to both shorter- and longer-term reforms could move LAC toward a renewed and more dynamic engagement with the global economy.

One hundred years after Marshall McLuhan''s birth, Elena Lamberti explores a fundamental, yet neglected aspect of his work: the solid humanistic roots of his original ''mosaic'' form of writing. In this investigation of how his famous communication theories were influenced by literature and the arts, Lamberti proposes a new approach to McLuhan''s thought. Lamberti delves into McLuhan''s humanism in light of his work on media and culture, exploring how he began to perceive literature not just as a subject, but a ''function inseparable from communal existence.'' Lamberti pays particular attention to the central role played by Modernism in the making of his theories, including the writings of Ford Madox Ford, James Joyce, Ezra Pound, and Wyndham Lewis. Reconnecting McLuhan with his literary past, Marshall McLuhan''s Mosaic is a demonstration of one of his greatest ideas: that literature not only matters, but can help us understand the hidden patterns that rule our environment.

Le plus difficile quand on travaille avec son boss sexy ? Résister à la tentation. Styliste dans une entreprise de lingerie, Lise a toujours tout donné pour son job, elle n’hésite pas à rester tard le soir et à travailler les week-ends pour perfectionner ses ensembles. Seulement voilà, Anastasia Underwear a fusionné avec une marque américaine, et certaines personnes doivent être licenciées afin d’éviter les doublons de postes. Malheureusement, l’équipe des stylistes est directement en ligne de mire, et Lise refuse de perdre sa place. Alors, même si l’ambiance au bureau est devenue irrespirable et qu’une rude compétition s’est installée entre elle et ses collègues, Lise ne lâche pas son objectif de vue. Du moins elle essaye... car quand elle croise le regard de son nouveau patron, Anthony, elle ne peut éviter de plonger dans ses yeux bleu nuit, aussi sombres qu’hypnotisants. Et lorsqu’ils se retrouvent seuls, le soir, à faire des heures supplémentaires, la tension devient insoutenable. Elle serait presque tentée de voir jusqu’où cet homme, pourtant plus âgé qu’elle, serait capable d’aller. Mais Lise est-elle vraiment prête à risquer sa carrière et son avenir pour succomber au désir... avec son boss ? À propos de l''autrice : Dès qu’elle le peut, Elena LD troque sa vie de femme active contre sa passion de l’écriture. Dans ses romans, où l’amour tient le rôle principal, ses personnages hauts en couleur n’en font souvent qu’à leur tête. " Une pépite : du slow burn, de la tension, de la sensualité, le tout mêlé à la plume addictive et captivante de l''autrice, je n''ai pu qu''adorer ma lecture !" Lectrice Babelio

Este atlas contém 209 mapas totalmente atualizados, incluindo 33 mapas temáticos e 88 mapas do Brasil. A disposição espelhada dos mapas permite a correlação entre os fenômenos geográficos analisados. Além de índice analítico de todos os topônimos utilizados, o atlas traz fotos ilustrativas (de vegetação e formas de relevo), imagens de satélite, gráficos, perfis topográficos, glossário geográfico ilustrado e índice por temas.

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