Science Education

TurboTime discusses simple, inexpensive ways to maximize the technology you probably already own. It's written in plain English, not techno-babble, so even if you're technologically inexperienced, you'll walk away with specific ideas you can apply today.

Desde que fueron anunciadas las negociaciones de paz con las Farc, Juan Gabriel Vásquez no ha dejado de comentar ese proceso que tanta esperanza -y tanta polarización- le ha traído al país. Este libro recoge todo lo que ha escrito al respecto: sus columnas de opinión en medios de Colombia y el mundo, pero también conversaciones con Humberto de la Calle, Juan Manuel Santos y Doris Salcedo.

Audiokurs pomozhet uchashhimsja v osvoenii neobhodimogo materiala po kursu fiziki v 10 klasse obshheobrazovatel'noj shkoly. Vazhnoj temoj audiokursa javljaetsja razdel «Mehanika», vkljuchajushhaja dinamiku vrashhenija tverdogo tela, osnovy molekuljarno-kineticheskoj teorii i termodinamiki, elektrodinamiki i elektronnoj teorii.

Peter Pan, the mischievous imp who refuses to grow up, lands in the Darling's proper middle-class home to look for his shadow. He befriends Wendy, John, and Michael and teaches them to fly (with a little help from fairy dust). He and Tinker Bell whisk them off to Neverland where they encounter the Red Indians, the Little Lost Boys, pirates, and the dastardly Captain Hook.

Why does writing exist? What does it mean to those who write? Born from the interplay of natural and cultural history, the seemingly magical act of writing has continually expanded our consciousness. Portrayed in mythology as either a gift from heroes or a curse from the gods, it has been used as both an instrument of power and a channel of the divine, a means of social bonding and of individual self-definition.

Gone are the days when patients take life-changing diagnoses lying down. The first place people go to learn more about their health, especially when it is at risk, is the Internet. But this unregulated channel can be as harmful as it is beneficial when it comes to medical content. This step-by-step guide explores topics such as wading through search engine results, connecting with online communities, defining conditions, identifying the specialists, and organizing the outcome of your research so that doctors will listen.

Hoffmann's stories are imaginative, wise, and educational, just how children's stories are supposed to be. Some of his characters instill fear, while others overcome it and continue towards their goal in the surreal world of this great storyteller. Hoffmann's world will awaken the imagination of your child.

In "Confronting Bias: Thriving Across Our Differences," author Danielle Yung embarks on a crucial mission: to break down the barriers of bias and foster a world of deeper understanding and respect. Aimed at young listeners yet profound for all ages, this book serves as a powerful tool in navigating the intricate landscape of bias in our diverse society.

Textbooks are boring! Learn German the fun way with this bilingual fantasy story about a young boy named Griff, his dog, dark magic, a motorcycle-riding wizard and more. When a boy is killed in front of Griff using dark magic, a Wizard appears too late to stop the act, but instead finds Griff and his dog. But all is not as it seems and Griff and his hound soon find themselves in the care of an old witch. At least until a magical creature comes hunting for them and they are forced to flee.

In this engaging and deeply informed audiobook, Stephen Knight looks at the different manifestations of Robin Hood at different times and places in a mythic biography with a thematic structure. The best way to get at the essence of the Robin Hood myth, Knight believes, is in terms not of chronological and generic progression but of the purposes served by heroes.

Do you ever wonder how it is that only earth can support life yet there are at least eight planets in the solar system? Understanding the Atmosphere is just what you need to understand how the earth supports life while the rest of the universe cannot. Discover the aspects of the sun ant terrestrial planets that help life to or not to thrive. Children love nonfiction books that provide captivating details and ideas especially about the universe, the galaxy, the world, and life.

In this perceptive, compelling essay, Katharine Murphy offers a profile of Anthony Albanese in motion – a piece about character, the balance of forces, and the mood of the nation. Are Albanese and his party up for change? Are Australians up for it? What does the new prime minister embody, if anything? Has the centre of the polity shifted, with the success of the Teals and the Greens? Where could – and should – the new government be ambitious?

In Unwelcome Guests, Harold S. Wechsler and Steven J. Diner argue that discrimination in college admissions has a long and troubling history in the US. Institutions of higher learning have vigorously sought to shape their mission and the experiences of their undergraduate students by paying careful attention to race and religion in admissions decisions. Wechsler and Diner explore how American colleges and universities sought to restrict enrollment of students they considered undesirable.

The three Oakenfeld children, Susan, Charles, and Murray, are perplexed. Their parents aren't letting them turn on the television. Something strange is going on in the city, that's for sure. And now Mom and Dad are sending them off to Canada to stay with their Uncle Farley - who they've never even met! New York-based author and teacher Dale Peck was inspired to write this amazing story after the events of September 11, 2001.

Chairs. Neat people. Ugliness. War. Over six decades of intrepid reporting and elegant essays, Andy Rooney has proven a shrewd cultural analyst. Andy Rooney: 60 Years of Wisdom and Wit brings together the best of more than a half-century of work (including long-out-of-print pieces from his early years) in an unforgettable celebration of one of America’s funniest men. Like Mark Twain, Finley Peter Dunne (Mister Dooley) and Will Rogers, Andy Rooney is a classic chronicler of America, a writer for the ages.

This audio study guide for Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville includes detailed summary and analysis of each chapter and an in-depth exploration of the book’s multiple symbols, motifs, and themes such as the tyranny of the majority and the remedy for it, nostalgia for an aristocracy in decline, and the importance of religious faith. Featured content also includes commentary on major characters, 25 important quotes, essay questions, and discussion topics. Democracy in America is a multilayered work that spans genres, topics, and continents.

How did the colonists of Jamestown and Maryland live and die? Forensic anthropology provides an incredible array of answers. Scientists can look into a grave and determine the skeleton's gender, age at time of death, nationality, and sometimes even economic standing within minutes. Laboratory studies can provide cause of death information.

This amazing audio will teach you how the power of positive thinking can improve your health. It's been said, "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear!" Well, the teacher is Wallace D. Wattles, and he's here! Listen as his practical guide helps you explore the principles of health and leads you to a healthy, happier life.

" J'ai décidé de publier le cours de mon frère pour lui rendre sa dignité d'homme et de professeur. Parce que ce cours est la raison pour laquelle mon frère est mort, et que vous ignorez tout de son contenu. Vous ne savez pas que c'est dans le cadre de cet enseignement, inscrit au programme de quatrième, que Samuel a montré des caricatures. Je le publie aussi parce que j'ai entendu trop de " Oui, mais. " Or en France, on ne met pas de " Oui, mais " après qu'un professeur se soit fait décapiter. On met un point. ".

Les fake news no són un fenomen nou: els governs, els partits polítics, els mitjans de comunicació i les grans corporacions --o els monopolis d'informació equivalents en cada època-- sempre n'han fet ús interessat. No és sospitós, doncs, que les polítiques i les reformes normatives que s'estan proposant per combatre-les criminalitzin les noves tecnologies i, en canvi, no facin el mateix amb els que s'han dedicat a produir notícies falses des de sempre?