Most Popular Books by Michael Harris

Für ein Studium der Biowissenschaften oder der Medizin sind heute Grundkenntnisse mathematischer und statistischer Zusammenhänge unentbehrlich. Der sichere Umgang mit Zahlen und Gleichungen gehört zum Handwerkszeug und wird bei Studienbeginn - zumindest in gewissem Umfang - vorausgesetzt. Dieses Buch ist die ideale Starthilfe: kurz, kompakt, verständlich, schnell durchzuarbeiten. Es verschafft dem Leser einen Überblick über die elementaren Konzepte der Mathematik und Statistik und hilft ihm zum Beispiel, - mit algebraischen Gleichungen umzugehen, - Graphen zu benutzen und zu verstehen, - Verdünnungsserien richtig zu erstellen, - Enzymkinetiken zu analysieren, - Standardabweichungen zu berechnen, - den jeweils geeigneten statistischen Test zu wählen. Die Mathematik und Statistik sind in diesem Band besonders nutzerfreundlich für ein schnelles Verständnis präsentiert. Nutzen Sie dieses Buch vor dem Studium, zur Begleitung der ersten Kurse an der Uni oder zum schnellen Rekapitulieren und Nachschlagen. Einen leichteren Weg zum notwendigen Basiswissen gibt es nicht.

In the early 1950s, the Southern Pacific Railroad no longer controls the state of California, as Frank Norris described it in "The Octopus," but in the little town of Dunsmuir it still has the power to force an injured brakeman, Frank Hiller, to return to work before he is healed, and Hiller, an angry man to begin with, passes on the fear and pressure to his wife and children. "Canyon," the story of a single summer day when Hiller disappears, is through the eyes of each of them in turn, including 10-year-old John, who fears his father but is even more frightened to see his father humiliated by a world that, just a few years after World War II, is saturated with images and memories of violence. That all around them is some of the most beautiful scenery in the state is only partial comfort. In broiling, unlovely San Bernardino, an 11-year-old girl catches polio in one of the last pre-vaccine epidemics. In a hospital full of dying children and children in iron lungs, overworked doctors and nurses fight to save her. A sympathetic nurse intuits a fact the girl is too shy and downtrodden to tell -- that for her, the hospital isn't hellish at all; that compared with the dysfunctional family of Dust Bowl migrants she comes from, including a brother who is maturing into a full-blown psychopath, it's almost like Heaven. Jessamyn Colton -- dismissively called Flucy at home -- would just as soon stay in the hospital, but once she recovers -- and she is recovering -- that won't be an option.

ALL ABOARD! NEXT STOP, EARTH! You hold in your hands a first-class ticket for a tour across the planet. Fall in love with a ghost at the Kentucky Derby. Endure a layover in Seattle, Washington's famous-and pungent-fish market... as an extraterrestrial. Enjoy a post-apocalyptic zombie road trip to Mount Rushmore. Suffer the most haunting of losses in Portage, Ohio. Share a midnight snack with Sasquatch. Chase a tomb raider through the pyramids with your constable partner, who happens to be a goat. Awaken Arthur from his Avalonian slumber and give him his first glimpse of twenty-sixth century Britain. Become a Celtic tribal goddess in a soul-stirring ceremony of rebirth. Exorcise a murderous spirit in Fukui, Japan. Boost tourism by building a Tasmanian Tiger zoo. As you can see, there's no mountain too high or valley too low for this far-reaching anthology populated with forty-two of the best stories from around the globe. Put in your time-off request now and pack light, because this is going to be an unforgettable ride. READERS ARE SAYING: "What a great testimony to all the less traveled but beautiful places on this earth. So well written I could feel like I was in the frozen tundra with the characters." Christina on "A Happy Mistake" "Hilarious! I'm moving drop bears up in my top ten listof mythological creatures to avoid!" Arlan Gerig on "Drop Bears Down Under" "I love retellings and this one will stay with me for along time. Especially the vegan wolf!" Felicia Change on "The Big Ad Wolf"

The game of social media marketing is in for a huge change, and you need to be at the forefront of it. In 2020, marketing on social media is expected to change completely. The old strategies of posting and dashing, stock images, and generic automated messages are no longer working, and for good reason: People want to put the social back into social media. Getting ahead of the curve now by educating yourself on what these changes are and how they are going to work will help you apply these techniques early, gain massive growth right now, and be a pro at this marketing style come 2020. This way, while everyone else is just showing up to the scene and realizing the value of these techniques, you are already mastering them and reaping in the rewards of being ahead of the trend. There's one big thing that is about to change in marketing, and we are already seeing the early symptoms of this change right now. Still, this change is expected to continue and get even stronger as we go, meaning that you need to begin making this change in your own approach as soon as possible. If you are just starting out in business, this is an excellent opportunity for you to grow your platform with this secret already in place, allowing you to have this as a part of your reputation right from day one. For anyone who knows marketing: your reputation is everything, and this secret is the key to leveraging social media to build the right reputation for you and your business. The secret is simple Show up and be real. People want to interact with the people behind the brands: not just the automated bots and posts. They want to bypass the cold feeling of talking with a robot and start connecting with real people who are running real businesses. You are going to learn how to leverage this secret in your own social media marketing strategy using this very book. You will learn important techniques such as: How social media works and what changes to expect in 2020. How you can be more real online in 2020 and leverage that to grow your business. What it takes to become an influencer in 2020. How Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter are all changing and how you can leverage these changes to grow your business. What mistakes you must avoid building a solid reputation. What tips you must follow to guarantee your success. Four simple steps to design the easiest social media marketing strategy that you have ever seen. And more... What are you still waiting for? Grab your copy now!

Have you ever asked, "who am I?" Have you wondered about the purpose of life? Might there be a path for finding peace and purpose? After a thirty year counseling practice, Dr. Michael J.Harris in this ground breaking book, Secrets for Hope and Healing, discovered ten time honored truths that can change your life.Through his work with thousands of everyday people, he witnessed time and again, the challenges that often 'derailed' them. Through case examples and by studying the lives of those who've succeeded, he discovered certain truths, 'that are literally right between our eyes!' Though many of these truths are readily known, success comes as they are practiced in the collective. In Secrets for Hope and Healing, you will revisit some of life's great challenges (with solutions): -Do you wonder why you are here? "Is there a reason to all this madness?" You will discover the commonality found in diverse ancient beliefs, the 'grand design', and the eternal existence of the soul! -What are the skills that will bring balance to your life? You will learn what it means to be 'real' and to truly take responsibility for your life. As you do this, you'll find greater wholeness and satisfaction.-Do I have unique talents and gifts? Yes you do! You are uniquely equipped for a special life mission. I will offer you tools to uncover and clarify those wonderful gifts!-Is their hope for healing the hurts, past and present? There is, and as you let go of these burdens, you'll open up avenues of energy and opportunity you only dreamed existed. By applying these (and the other) principles found in this work, you will 'set yourself free, ' find greater peace and joy, and a deeper purpose to your life.

This book focuses on life in Los Angeles during the 1940s, 50s and 60s through approximately 50 vignettes and 100 illustrations that describe a corner of the city before freeways became continuous ribbons of traffic, before the Watts Riots changed the image of the city, and before the Internet and cell phones dominated the entertainment and communication choices of its citizens.

Grandmothers of America is a visual road trip along the backroads and highways of a divided country, highlighting the women who helped build a nation. Photographers Joey Schultz and John Hanson have created an archive of images by taking medium format film portraits of over 250 grandmothers in 49 of the 50 states. They asked each grandmother to give advice to their younger selves and the book is not only rich in the vibrant portraits and landscapes, but in also in the sage and poignant advice each grandmother gives to their former selves and in turn to each of us. It is a powerful documentation of some of our countries matriarchs and an endearing tribute to grandmothers everywhere.

Exploration of the techniques and aesthetics of film-making applied to architectural design, chiefly based on the film Koyaanisqatsi.

Collection of Trusted Advisor Reports for Information Technology (print edition)