The Communication Book - 44 Ideas for Better Conversations Every Day

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Geoffrey Simmons

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Edited By María L. Calvo, Vasudevan Lakshminarayanan

Although the theory and principles of optical waveguides have been established for more than a century, the technologies have only been realized in recent decades. Optical Waveguides: From Theory to Applied Technologies combines the most relevant aspects of waveguide theory with the study of current detailed waveguiding technologies, in particular, photonic devices, telecommunication applications, and biomedical optics. With self-contained chapters written by well-known specialists, the book features both fundamentals and applications. The first three chapters examine the theoretical foundations and bases of planar optical waveguides as well as critical optical properties such as birefringence and nonlinear optical phenomena. The next several chapters focus on contemporary waveguiding technologies that include photonic devices and telecommunications. The book concludes with discussions on additional technological applications, including biomedical optical waveguides and the potential of neutron waveguides. As optical waveguides play an increasing part in modern technology, photonics will become to the 21st century what electronics were to the 20th century. Offering both novel insights for experienced professionals and introductory material for novices, this book facilitates a better understanding of the new information era—the photonics century. Read more…

Amin, Sanjay

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Markku Oksanen; Juhani Pietarinen; Turun Yliopisto; Seminar Entitled "philosophy And Biodiversity"

This important collection focuses on the nature and importance of biodiversity. The concept is clarified and its intrinsic and instrumental value are discussed. Even though the term biodiversity was invented in the 1980s to promote the cause of species conservation, discussions on biological diversity go back to Plato. There are many controversies surrounding biodiversity and a few of them are examined here: What is worthy of protection or restoration and what is the acceptable level of costs? Is it permissible to kill sentient animals to promote native populations? Can species be reintroduced if they have disappeared a long time ago? How should the responsibilities for biodiversity be shared? This book will be of interest to philosophers of science and biologists, but also to anyone interested in conservation and the environment. Read more…

Gerald J.postema (Edt)

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Wayne Flynt; Gerald W. Berkley-Coats

"Beginning early in the 19th century, the American missionary movement made slow headway in China. Individuals from Alabama became part of that small beachhead. After 1900 both the money and personnel rapidly expanded, peaking in the early 1920s. By the 1930s many American denominations became confused and divided over the appropriateness of the missionary endeavor. Secular American intellectuals began to criticize missionaries as meddling do-gooders trying to impose American evangelicalism on a proud, ancient culture." "By examining the lives of 47 Alabama missionaries who served in China between 1850 and 1950, Professors Flynt and Berkley reach a different conclusion. Although Alabama missionaries initially seemed to fit the negative description of Americans trying to superimpose their own values and beliefs on "heathen," they quickly learned to respect Chinese civilization. The result was a new synthesis, neither entirely southern nor entirely Chinese. Algorithm previous works focus on the failure of Christianity to change China, this book focuses on the degree to which service in China changed Alabama missionaries. And the change was profound." "In their consideration of these missionaries from a single state - their call to missions, preparation for service in China, living, working, contacts back home, cultural clashes, political views, internal conflicts, and gender relations - the authors suggest that the efforts by Baptist, Methodist, and Presbyterian... Read more…

Christopher W. Morgan & Robert A. Peterson & Gerald Bray & David B. Calhoun & D. A. Carson & Bryan Chapell & Paul R. House & John W. Mahony & Douglas J. Moo & Sydney H. T. Page & Robert W. Yarbrough

From marital infidelity to global war, the world is obviously broken, leaving people desperate to find an explanation for our universal sin problem. In the latest addition to the Theology in Community series, Christopher Morgan and Robert Peterson have assembled an interdisciplinary team of evangelical thinkers to explore the biblical doctrine of sin from a variety of angles. Among other contributors, popular scholar D. A. Carson discusses the contemporary significance of sin; seasoned professor Paul House details sin in the Old Testament law, prophets, and writings; and New Testament expert Douglas Moo explores sin from Paul’s vantage point. This team of top-notch scholars offers modern readers a comprehensive overview of this oft-neglected, biblical theme so that readers might learn to live better in a sinful world.Review“These essays provide a very thorough mapping of sin’s ugly reality. Rarely do we meet such realism as we find here.”—J. I. Packer, Board of Governors' Professor of Theology, Regent College**“In this fine little volume, Morgan and Peterson provide an excellent one-stop treatment of the doctrine of sin. As we have come to expect with all of the volumes in the Theology in Community Series, Fallen treats the doctrine of sin biblically, theologically, historically, and pastorally. This text should work very nicely for undergraduate or graduate students.”—Bruce Riley Ashford, Provost and Associate Professor of Theology and Culture, Southeastern Baptist... Read more…

Scholastic Teaching Resources

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P.c.cast & Kristin Cast

Lidar com três caras ao mesmo tempo, novamente, não é um alívio para o estresse, especialmente quando um deles é um guerreiro tão sexy e tão dedicado em protegê-la, que é capaz de sentir suas próprias emoções. Aphrodite tem novas visões que alertam Zoey para ficar longe de Kalona e de seu obscuro fascínio, mas mostram também que ela será a única com poderes capazes de interromper um mal imortal. Logo se torna óbvio que Zoey não tem escolha: se ela não for ao encontro de Kalona, ele se vingará, e justamente nas pessoas que ela ama. Mas ela terá coragem para fazer o que deve ser feito, a ponto de sacrificar sua vida, seu coração e sua alma? Descubra neste sexto livro da série HOUSE OF NIGHT. A série House of Night já vendeu mais de 10 milhões de livros em todo o mundo e as autoras garantem que a série contará com 9 livros. No Brasil, os outros livros da série, Marcada, Traída, Escolhida, Indomada e Caçada, permaneceram por várias semanas entre os mais vendidos das revistas Veja e Época, e dos jornais O Estado de São Paulo, Folha de São Paulo, O Globo e Jornal do Brasil. Read more…

P.c.cast. & Kristin Cast

Com o coração partido, vendo tudo ao seu redor desmoronar e com vontade de ficar para sempre no mundo dos mortos, Zoey está sumindo a olhos vistos. Parece cada vez mais difícil ela se recuperar a tempo de reencontrar seus amigos e recolocar as coisas em seus devidos lugares. Stevie Rae, melhor amiga de Zoey, quer ajudá-la, mas está enfrentando problemas seríssimos. Os Novatos Vermelhos do Mal estão pisando na bola e, dessa vez, nem Stevie Rae poderá protegê-los das consequências. No meio desta confusão está Aphrodite: ex-novata, patricinha podre de rica, bruxa do inferno convicta (e com muito orgulho), tendo visões que revelam o futuro e, para piorar, com Nyx resolvendo falar por meio dela, quer ela queira ou não. A lealdade de Aphrodite pode oscilar em várias direções, mas, no momento, é o destino de Zoey que está em jogo. Três garotas... brincando com fogo... se elas não tomarem cuidado, vão acabar Queimadas. Queimada é o sexto livro da aclamada série House of Night, que já vendeu mais de 10 milhões de livros em todo o mundo. Segundo as autores a saga de Zoey será contada em 12 livros. O quinto livro, Tentada, permanece na lista dos mais vendidos dos principais jornais e revistas do país. E tudo indica que a saga de Zoey será contata também nas telas do cinema. Os direitos da série foram comprados pela Empire Pictures. O roteiro já está pronto e foi escrito por Kent Dalian. Read more…

Barry Rubin (Editor)

Political violence and instability in the Middle East is arguably the world's most important political issue. The region is certainly the globe's leading area for turmoil, war, and violence; and its conflicts have continuously involved Western countries both directly and indirectly. This book surveys the main conflicts and insurgencies in recent Middle East history, focusing mainly on the period since the 1980s. Taking a historical-analytical approach, it covers challenges from revolutionary groups, civil wars, and the main conventional wars in the region. In addition to providing detailed narratives, the contributors also analyse the lessons for political and military affairs stemming from these conflicts. Conflict and Insurgency in the Contemporary Middle East assembles for the first time detailed studies of the Iran-Iraq, Israel-Hizballah, and the two Coalition-Iraq wars, along with analyses of a number of insurgencies. Assessing successes and failures, strategy and tactics, and changes in military technologies, the book will be of great interest to students of Middle Eastern politics, insurgencies, security studies and International Relations in general, as well as policymakers and military professionals. Read more…

Adrija Dey

This title centres around digital gender activism focusing on the implications that the phenomenon of online gender activism has for politics, society, culture and gender relations/dynamics. On December 16th, 2012, Jyoti Singh, a female psychotherapy student from New Delhi was raped by six men in a moving bus while making her way home with a male friend. After 13 days spent fighting for her life, Jyoti Singh passed away. Abiding by Indian laws, Joyti's actual name was never mentioned by the media and pseudonyms like 'Nirbhaya' (Hindi for fearless) were most commonly used. The brutal attack instantly triggered domestic and global criticism and widespread protests across India over the high levels of violence against Indian women and children, making it one of the biggest gender movements that the country has witnessed. The Nirbhaya case thus became a turning point in the politics of gender justice in India. The Nationwide protests that followed the case also witnessed one of the first and most extensive uses of digital technologies for activism in India having far reaching changes in how gender activism is conducted. Keeping the Nibhaya case at its core, this book explores and attempts to understand experiences and social constructs and investigate the use of digital technologies and social media by civil society actors, activists and organisations specifically for gender activism in India. Read more…

Ceecee James

How do you keep fighting for hope, when everything around you is tearing hope down? Five year old CeeCee has already endured homelessness, dirty secrets and abuse. But somewhere amid the chaos and despair, CeeCee holds onto something precious, the only thing that drives her on – hope. She will do anything to make her mother happy, hoping against all things for a touch of her mother’s love. But when her Mother abandons her in a car fire will CeeCee accept that there is nothing she can do to make her mom love her?Ghost No More is a memoir of tragedy, love, and strength that proves joy can be found beyond abuse Read more…

Carrie Hannah

"5-stars: A work with great texture from a master storyteller."-Amy Lignor for Reader ViewsFour women, forced by difficult circumstances to flee their homes in search of safety and a better life in a time (late 1800's/early 1900's) when women had very few choices and even less personal power or freedom.When Caitlyn’s father sells her at age 16 to pay off his gambling debts and then beats her mother senseless, Caitlyn turns to her best friend Coltrane, the Black man who works for her family. But in 1898 North Carolina, when the neighbors’ wife suspects Coltrane of harming Caitlyn’s mother, they escape west on a wild and terrifying journey that will rip them apart and bring them closer together than they ever dared to imagine.At the same time, Liah, posing as a man, heads east from China to escape her abusive husband. One Feather, the last surviving member of her Native American tribe wanders south, and Marianna stows away on a ship heading north from Colombia in search of the father of her unborn child.For these four young women, San Francisco offers hope for a new life. It becomes the epicenter where they will find love, sometimes forbidden love, and forge an unexpected and unique bond of family and purpose in the midst of an epic disaster — the 1906 San Francisco earthquake. Read more…

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