New Releases by Stephen Glenn

Embark on a celestial journey to the very edge of our solar system with Stephen Glenn Butler''s "Explorations of the Oort Cloud: A Journey to the Edge of the Solar System." Dive into the farthest reaches of our cosmic neighborhood, a realm shrouded in mystery and filled with more questions than answers. This compelling volume takes readers through a sweeping narrative that combines the rigor of scientific exploration with the thrill of cosmic discovery. Navigate through the origins and mysteries of the Oort Cloud, an enigmatic halo of icy bodies that dwell at the solar system''s frontier. Discover the historical theories, groundbreaking technologies, and audacious missions that have dared to conquer this final frontier. From early speculations to modern interpretations, learn how the Oort Cloud influences our understanding of comets and cosmic evolution. This book is an essential read for anyone passionate about the science and magic of space exploration. Equip yourself with knowledge, contemplation, and inspiration for the next giant leap in human spacefaring. Join the expedition to explore the most enduring mystery of our solar neighborhood, for scientists and dreamers alike, the Oort Cloud is where imagination meets infinite possibilities.

Sinopsis: El desarrollo del respeto mutuo, de la cooperación, y de la responsabilidad en el aula Esta nueva edición de Disciplina Positiva en el aula está actualizada con las herramientas básicas para el profesor actual.

Neural networks are extremely versatile tools, as evidenced by their widespread adoption into many fields in the sciences and beyond, including the geosciences. In seismology neural networks have been primarily used to automatically detect and discriminate seismic signals within time-series data, as well as provide location estimates for their sources. However, as neural network research has significantly progressed over the past three decades, so too have its applications in seismology. Such applications now include earthquake early warning systems based on smartphone data collected from large numbers of users, the prediction of peak ground acceleration from earthquake source parameters, the efficient computation of synthetic seismograms, providing probabilistic estimates of solutions to geophysical inverse problems, and many others. This thesis contains three components, each of which explore novel uses of neural networks in seismology. In the first component, a previously established earthquake detection and location method is supplemented with a neural network in order to automate the detection process. The detection procedure is then applied to a large volume of seismic data. In addition to automating the detection process, the neural network removes the need for several user-defined thresholds, subjective criteria otherwise necessary for the method. In the second component, a novel approach is developed for inverting seafloor compliance data recorded by ocean-bottom seismometers for the shallow shear-wave velocity structure of oceanic tectonic plates. The approach makes use of mixture density networks, a type of neural network designed to provide probabilistic estimates of solutions to inverse problems, something that standard neural networks are incapable of. In the final component of this thesis, the mixture density network approach to compliance inversion is applied to a group of ocean-bottom seismometers deployed along the continental shelf of the Cascadia Subduction Zone in order to investigate shelf sediment properties.

本书针对父母们棘手的教养难题,深层的育儿焦虑,一一提出精辟的解答.第一部分从教养态度,父母作为,亲子沟通,家庭力量等,提点出正向教养的核心精神.第二部是全书重心,整理所有父母在教养现场所面临的难题,采"问""答"方式,将问题以简单明白的方式条列,让读者能迅速对应问题并找出解方.

Ben shu yun yong a de le xin li fu dao fa:yi tao han gai gou tong, Chong tu chu li yu xiang hu zun zhong de zheng xiang jiao yang fa, Wei jiao shi he xue sheng ti gong ge zhong shi yong de ji qiao, Jie he jing cai de jiao xue shi li, Tu biao, Ti wen, Lian xi ti deng, Shen du tan tao guan li ban ji zao feng de nan ti, Ji li xue sheng zhu dong xue xi bing can yu jie jue wen ti de fang fa, Xiao yuan ba ling chu li yao jue, Jin xing ban ji hui yi ji qiao.

The Dundonald Liberation Army is a fictitious cross-community paramilitary organization seeking the end of Lisburn rule in Dundonald, the reunification of Castlereagh Borough Council and the establishment of the People''s Republic of Dundonald. In April of 2015, the people of Dundonald woke to discover that their beloved borough of Castlereagh had been annexed by the evil overlords at Lisburn City Council. Since then the D.L.A. has strived to extricate Dundonald from the clutches of their Lisburn oppressors.

This thesis analyzes and evaluates the utility of using HAZUS-MH, hazard modeling and loss estimation software used by the United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to estimate future losses from climate change influenced flood events under different greenhouse gas emissions scenarios. Current FEMA flood scenario techniques involve generating probabilities for floods for return intervals of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500 years. These flood return intervals are typically based on historical record, which does not factor changes in climate into future estimates of risk. However, this thesis has integrated projected future flood return intervals and river discharges from the University of Washington''s Climate Impacts Group. This is done so that future flood return intervals and river discharges, which show an increase in flood frequency and magnitude in the future due to climate change, can be modeled. When climate change is factored into flood modeling, the areas of greatest future risk in a community can be identified. The particular community used as a case study in this thesis is the City of Sultan and surrounding Urban Growth Area. To quantify the difference in exposure and risk, the 5 different scenarios used in this thesis are calculated at 100 year flood return interval periods: the first scenario as the FEMA baseline with no climate data added, the other scenarios use climate projections for 2040 and 2080. These scenarios use existing data incorporated into HAZUS-MH to create river hydrology, depth grids and loss-estimates to building stock and social capital in the present day and in the future using population growth projections. The risk and exposure of each scenario is presented and compared, which ultimately leads to estimates that the designated Sultan Urban Growth Area will incur increased risk and loss in the future as floods become more frequent due to climate change. These results show that current 100 year floodplain boundaries may not adequately inform communities about the potential flood risk in the future due to climate change, and should change how urban planners decide to prepare communities for flooding hazards as the effects of climate change influence river systems.

The Acclaimed Bestseller That Can Improve Your Classroom Experience Forever! Over the years, millions of parents have come to trust the classic Positive Discipline series for its consistent, commmonsense approach to child rearing. Hundreds of schools also use these amazingly effective strategies for restoring order and civility to today''s turbulent classrooms. Now you too can use this philosophy as a foundation for fostering cooperation, problem-solving skills, and mutual respect in children. Imagine, instead of controlling behavior, you can be teaching; instead of confronting apathy, you will enjoy motivated, eager students! Inside, you''ll discover how to: ·Create a classroom climate that enhances academic learning ·Use encouragement rather than praise and rewards ·Instill valuable social skills and positive behavior through the use of class meetings ·Understand the motivation behind students'' behavior instead of looking for causes ·And much more! Over 1 million Positive Discipline books sold!

As a parent, you face one of the most challenging—and rewarding—roles of your life. No matter how much you love your child, there will still be moments filled with anger, frustration, and, at times, desperation. What do you do? Over the years, millions of parents just like you have come to trust the Positive Discipline series for its consistent, commonsense approach to child rearing. In this completely updated edition of Positive Discipline A–Z, you will learn how to use methods to raise a child who is responsible, respectful, and resourceful. You’ll find practical solutions to such parenting challenges as: - Sibling Rivalry - Bedtime Hassles - School Problems - Getting Chores Done - ADHD ·Eating Problems - Procrastination - Whining - Tattling and Lying - Homework Battles - And Dozens More! This newly revised and expanded third edition contains up-to-the-minute information on sleeping through the night, back talk, and lack of motivation as well as tips on diet, exercise, and obesity prevention, and new approaches to parenting in the age of computers and cell phones.

A Blueprint for Bringing Together Two Families Living in a stepfamily is challenging. But a household where yours and mine must become ours can become a harmonious family unit. It is possible to build a stepfamily that works for all of its members--an environment where both adults and children can feel safe, loved, and free to grow and learn. Written to address the particular challenges that stepfamilies typically confront, this latest addition to the bestselling "Positive Discipline series helps you understand the process of stepfamily living and empowers you to make the right decisions. Inside, you will find real solutions that can make your new family a cohesive and happy unit. You''ll discover how to: -Resolve responsibility and role issues -Blend rules and traditions -Build effective communication between all family members -Handle discipline and finances -Develop respect and affection among rival children -And much more! "Anchored in today''s family realities, the essence of this book is a respectful approach to stepfamily discipline. The scenarios are grittily realistic and the wealth of positive suggestions ring true. Families are always a work in progress so this book is useful for both seasoned and novice parents and stepparents." --Margorie Engel, Ph.D., president, Stepfamily Association of America

Describes principles for creating and maintaining a healthy environment of support and challenge for children at home, which in turn equips them to effectively handle the pressures of school, and prepares them to learn.

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