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Public debates on academic freedom have become increasingly contentious, and understandings of what it is and its purposes are contested within the academy, policymakers and the general public. Drawing on rich empirical interview data, this book critically examines the understudied relationship between academic freedom...

Fitzpatrick, DavidApril 01, 2025

As we move closer to a genuinely global economy, the pressure to develop highly reliable products on ever-tighter schedules will increase. Part of a designer's "toolbox" for achieving product reliability in a compressed time frame should be a set of best practices for utilizing...

The development of renewable energy sources will help alleviate the twin problems of energy appetite and environmental pollution. Among such renewable sources, biofuels standout. Biodiesel is at the top of the list of biofuels that have the potential to substitute conventional fossil-based transportation fuels....

Inhaltsangabe: Abstract: The challenge to accelerate the product development time in small and middle size companies can be answered by an comprehensive, sustainable approach PROCOM Productivity by Creativity and Communication. Threats and challenges on the market can be met by implementation of Quality Function...

A flash of lightning, quivering ground, and, instead of her grandparents' farm, Polly sees mist and jagged mountains -- and coming toward her, a group of young men carrying spears.Why has a time gate opened and dropped Polly into a world that existed 3,000...

Selena Wilson seems completely normal on all accounts except for her family's secrets, glowing eyes, unusual strength, and other random occurrences. Now, as others' paths start to intertwine with hers, the uncertainty within her begins to bare its fangs. Inner peace is her goal,...

This book argues that language and literature actively produced chance in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries by categorizing injuries and losses as innocent of design. Automobile collisions and occupational injuries became "car accidents" and "industrial accidents." During the post-Civil War period of...

Kish, KristenApril 22, 2025

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - A visual adventure of Wes Anderson proportions, with a foreword by the legendary filmmaker himself: stunning photographs of real-life places that seem plucked from the world of his films, with the fascinating stories behind each façade. Accidentally Wes Anderson...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

Three starred reviews! From USA TODAY bestselling author Christen Randall comes a cozy, "authentic, and affirming" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) queer romance about self-discovery, finding your person, and carving out a space for yourself in unexpected places--perfect for fans of Heartstopper, Felix Ever After,...

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the century of revolution, Gale initiated a revolution of its own: digitization of epic proportions...

Discover the geological wonders and mysteries of some less-known German volcanoes, and explore the innovative hypothesis of the prismatic basaltes, which challenged the dominant theories of mineralogy and stimulated new discoveries, in this insightful essay by Rudolf Erich Raspe.This work has been selected by...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe...

""An Account of Virginia"" is a book written by Thomas Glover in 1904. It provides a detailed description of the state of Virginia, including its location, climate, and the various products that are produced there. The book also delves into the lifestyle and customs...

How did the Soviet Union compare economically with its allies and adversaries before and during World War II? Was Soviet economic survival under massive German attack to be expected? What was the cost of the war in rubles, lives and foregone postwar economic well-being?...

"An asexual is someone who does not experience sexual attraction. Unlike celibacy, which people choose, asexuality is an intrinsic part of who we are." (www.asexuality.org) This is an anthology of 17 true stories by real people about asexuality -- the invisible orientation that everyone's...

Starred Review from Booklist, "this powerful account will comfort those who grew up feeling broken."What does love look like when you are not interested in sex?Growing up, Caitlin Cook knew the recipe for social success from watching television and reading books: two best friends,...

Originally published in a slightly different form in New York by Feiwel & Friends in 2021.

Welcome to 2048. Every graduate of the B.E.S.T. Program can receive a bionic enhancement as a rite of passage in this inclusive tween series. For Ace Wells, it is just the beginning of his epic augmentation journey in book one of this near-future sci-fi...

An engaging exploration of what it means to be asexual in a world that's obsessed with sexual attraction, and what the ace perspective can teach all of us about desire and identity. What exactly is sexual attraction and what is it like to go...

Are you ready to unlock your full potential and become the best version of yourself? In "Achieve More, Be More: The Path to Self-Improvement and Productivity," author [Daniel Njoku] takes you on a transformative journey towards personal growth, success, and fulfillment. Drawing from research...

Many older people, indeed the majority, have many years of relatively good health after the usual retirement age. Contrary to widely accepted stereotypes, evidence indicates that those who wish to use their skills and abilities for productive contributions may encounter significant barriers. Bass, Caro,...

Despite promising marketing research, most new products and services fail. However, with Frank R. Bacon's and Thomas W. Butler's Planned Innovation(R) system, any firm, of any size, in any country in the world can achieve high rates of success in new-product innovation. Like a...

Achieving Success in Affiliate Marketing: A Comprehensive GuideCould it be said that you are fed up with the customary all-day grind? Do you long for independence from the rat race and autonomy? Look no further! This definitive manual for upsetting your revenue sources and...

With "virtuosic vulnerability" (The Atlantic), the iconic bassist and Red Hot Chili peppers co-founder pens a love letter to a youth spent wild in Los Angeles in his raw and riveting coming-of-age memoir.In Acid for the Children, Flea takes readers on a deeply personal...

Halbert, CorinneSilver Sprocket

No detailed description available for "Acoustic Theory of Speech Production".

As is widely known, Japanese and Chinese not only share the common logographic orthography called "kanji" or "hanzi" respectively, but also share a number of kanji compounds as cognates, many of which share the same or similar meaning. The major objective of this research...

Ex-Chicago cop and new PI Josie Harper has been hired by an outside group to clear the name of publisher Lauren Wade, recently acquitted of the murder of her lover. That means finding the real killer, a task made more difficult by Lauren's unwillingness...

This comprehensive manual is the accumulation of product knowledge and basic application procedures for acrylic and dipping acrylic nails. This book also covers nail terminology, tips and troubleshooting methods for common nail problems you may encounter when working with your clients. As nail professionals,...

This comprehensive manual is the accumulation of product knowledge, basic application procedures and filing techniques for acrylic and dipping acrylic nails.This book also covers nail terminology, tips and troubleshooting methods for common nail problems you may encounter when working with your clients.As nail professionals,...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

Matthay's comprehensive study of pianoforte tone-production is a must-read for music students and piano enthusiasts alike. With clear explanations and helpful illustrations, he illuminates the many nuances of touch that distinguish a lackluster performance from a truly great one.This work has been selected by...

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills...

The BiblioGov Project is an effort to expand awareness of the public documents and records of the U.S. Government via print publications. In broadening the public understanding of government and its work, an enlightened democracy can grow and prosper. Ranging from historic Congressional Bills...

The Acts of Heroes by Donovan Alston is a transformational approach for anyone seeking happiness, productivity, spiritual liberation, and service to others. It reveals hidden habits, tactics for turning anxiety into fuel, a road map for overcoming distraction and procrastination, ground-breaking insights into world-class...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

For a long time Franz Brentano has been widely perceived almost exclusively as the re-discoverer of intentionality and the founder of the continental phenomenology. It was only during the last 30 years that his immense importance for the development of analytic philosophy (and also...

Hiller, JeffJune 10, 2025

Released in paperback in 1999 by the now-defunct Open City and praised everywhere in the then-ascendant print press industry (including names that still make waves today like The New Yorker and GQ), David Berman's first (and only) book of poetry was and is a...

"What is a family? Is there only one kind? Are they all just like yours? Are they all just like mine? An Actual Family tells the story of Agatha, an otter adopted by two penguin dads who starts to question whether or not she...

NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE. A sweet and subversive coming-of-age novel by award-winning memoirist and screenwriter Ariel Schrag.When Adam Freedman--a skinny, awkward, inexperienced teenager from Piedmont, California--goes to stay with his older sister Casey in New York City, he is hopeful that his life...

Cone, Ed March 26, 2024

The third evolutionary I adaptive computing conference organised by the Plymouth Engineering Design Centre (PEDC) at the University of Plymouth again explores the utility of various adaptive search algorithms and complementary computational intelligence techniques within the engineering design and manufacturing domains. The intention is...