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This extensive reference volume presents the etymological history of thousands of English words. The story of how words come to be is the story of how humans think, and how we fashion our civilizations. Words can be the product of long and intertwining histories, migrations from other languages, or new coinages of science or slang. This diversity of origins is part of what gives the English language its beauty and power. In Dictionary of Word Origins , etymologist Joseph T. Shipley provides a fascinating window into the evolution of modern English, from the onomatopoetic aspect of “abash” to the animalistic origins of “zodiac.” |
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“A rich, generous book about writing and reading and Kurt Vonnegut as writer, teacher, and friend . . . Every page brings pleasure and insight.”— Gail Godwin,  New York Times   bestselling author   Here is an entirely new side of Kurt Vonnegut, Vonnegut as a teacher of writing. Of course he’s given us glimpses before, with aphorisms and short essays and articles and in his speeches. But never before has an entire book been devoted to Kurt Vonnegut the teacher. Here is pretty much everything Vonnegut ever said or wrote having to do with the writing art and craft, altogether a healing, a nourishing expedition. His former student, Suzanne McConnell, has outfitted us for the journey, and in these 37 chapters covers the waterfront of how one American writer brought himself to the pinnacle of the writing art, and we can all benefit as a result.    Kurt Vonnegut was one of the few grandmasters of American literature, whose novels continue to influence new generations about the ways in which our imaginations can help us to live. Few aspects of his contribution have not been plumbed—fourteen novels, collections of his speeches, his essays, his letters, his plays—so this fresh view of him is a bonanza for writers and readers and Vonnegut fans everywhere.   “Part homage, part memoir, and a 100% guide to making art with words,  Pity the Reader: On Writing with Style  is a simply mesmerizing book, and I cannot recommend it highly enough!”—Andre Dubus III, #1  New York Times  bestselling author   “The blend of memory, fact, keen observation, spellbinding descriptiveness and zany characters that populated Vonnegut’s work is on full display here.”—James McBride, National Book Award-winning author |
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IPT's Pipe Trades Handbook is North America's best selling piping book with over 250,000 books in circulation. It was first published in 1991 and completely updated in 2006 with an added 36 pages and a realignment of the tables and charts for easier reading. This book sets the standard for piping handbooks as it combines all the necessary information included in other reference books plus much more. Contents include pipe and tube data, valves, fittings, joints, pipe offsets, trigonometry, pipe layout, piping prints, pipe welding, rigging, and an appendices section. This book is the answer to your questions relating to the piping industry. You will especially appreciate the pipe layout, piping prints, oxy-acetylene set-up, pipe welding, and pipe rigging sections that are easy to understand while being extremely detailed. It is an excellent on-the-job reference and contains more than enough data for a complete training program. In fact, this book is a required text for dozens of training institutions across Canada and the USA including technical schools and colleges, trade unions, and private training facilities. It is especially adaptable to the new iBooks fixed page format. This book has 12 sections, 534 pages, 281 Illustrations, 117 Tables/Charts. To view other printed IPT books visit iptbooks.com. |
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Twentieth Anniversary Edition with Contributions from Joe Hill and Owen King ONE OF TIME MAGAZINE’S TOP 100 NONFICTION BOOKS OF ALL TIME Immensely helpful and illuminating to any aspiring writer, this special edition of Stephen King’s critically lauded, million-copy bestseller shares the experiences, habits, and convictions that have shaped him and his work. “Long live the King” hailed Entertainment Weekly upon publication of Stephen King’s On Writing . Part memoir, part master class by one of the bestselling authors of all time, this superb volume is a revealing and practical view of the writer’s craft, comprising the basic tools of the trade every writer must have. King’s advice is grounded in his vivid memories from childhood through his emergence as a writer, from his struggling early career to his widely reported, near-fatal accident in 1999—and how the inextricable link between writing and living spurred his recovery. Brilliantly structured, friendly and inspiring, On Writing will empower and entertain everyone who reads it—fans, writers, and anyone who loves a great story well told. |
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#1 NATIONAL BESTSELLER From Canadian OB/GYN, women's health advocate and New York Times columnist Dr. Jen Gunter: The Vagina Bible is a comprehensive, accessible antidote to the maelstrom of misinformation around female sexual health, and the ultimate guide to everything a person needs to know about the vagina and vulva. We are well into the twenty-first century and have access to more information than ever before, yet many people don't know that a vagina is self-cleaning, condoms should be used with a lubricant, eating sugar doesn't cause a yeast infection, and sex shouldn't be painful. As a physician with twenty-five years of clinical experience, Dr. Jen Gunter is all too familiar with the fears, fallacies and misinformation that abound about vaginal health. On Twitter, she hilariously exposes unscientific wellness advice and debunks potentially harmful and stunningly unnecessary products from "vagina profiteers." Dr. Gunter knows the questions women (and men) have about female sexual health, and in The Vagina Bible , she answers them all.      For: the sixteen-year-old trying to figure out tampons; the twenty-six-year-old wondering how to avoid a UTI; the thirty-six-year-old trans woman navigating her new anatomy;the forty-six-year-old worried about the changing appearance of her vulva;the fifty-six-year-old looking into the HPV vaccine for her daughter (and maybe herself);the sixty-six-year-old experiencing painful sex; The Vagina Bible offers a repository of accurate information based on science, and delivered with wit and wisdom. This is the fact-based, inclusive, and empowering guide you deserve to advocate for your own body. |
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World acclaimed scientist Vaclav Smil reveals everything there is to know about nature's most sought-after resource Oil is the lifeblood of the modern world. Without it, there would be no planes, no plastic, no exotic produce, and a global political landscape few would recognise. Humanity’s dependence upon oil looks set to continue for decades to come, but what is it? Fully updated and packed with fascinating facts to fuel dinner party debate, Professor Vaclav Smil's Oil: A Beginner's Guide explains all matters related to the ‘black stuff’, from its discovery in the earth right through to the controversy that surrounds it today. |
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HVAC duct is a system of metal or flexible tubes that are used to distribute heated or cooled air throughout a building. They are typically made of sheet metal, fiberglass, or plastic and come in a variety of sizes. They are connected to registers, diffusers, and grilles, which help to regulate the air flow and temperature. Duct sizing is the process of ensuring that the right size of ducts and fittings is used in a ventilation system. This process involves calculating the air volume, velocity and pressure drop of the system, and then selecting the appropriate size of ducts and fittings to accommodate that air volume, velocity and pressure drop. The first principle of HVAC duct design is selecting the right size and type of components. The size and type of components are determined by the desired airflow, static pressure, and other criteria. Proper sizing helps to ensure that the system can adequately heat or cool the space.  The components should also be selected based on the desired sound level, ease of installation, and other design considerations. |
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• Tous les outils d’apprentissage en un même volume 1.  Grammaire. Une grammaire de l’allemand d’aujourd’hui   2.  Traduction. 95 entrées en français pour trouver le mot juste en allemand 3.  Vocabulaire. 3 000 mots pour comprendre et se faire comprendre 4.  Conjugaison. 20 tableaux types de conjugaison et des listes de verbes irréguliers •  Près de 3 000 exemples Inspirés de la vie quotidienne allemande, de nombreux exemples sont présents pour expliquer un point de grammaire ou un point de passage délicat du français à l’allemand, pour mémoriser une structure de communication ou pour apprendre du vocabulaire en contexte. • Des exercices de validation express À la fin de chaque chapitre, grâce aux exercices de validation express, assurez-vous que le point de grammaire est compris, la structure maîtrisée, le vocabulaire retenu. • Et aussi  : des fichiers audio facilement accessibles L’ouvrage est associé à de nombreux fichiers audio mp3, permettant d’entendre des exemples, classés par thèmes, pour améliorer sa conversation. Mini-liens et QR codes permettent une écoute immédiate. |
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Innovation numérique pédagogique : adaptation de la série BILINGUE de Pocket-Langues Pour Tous ! Une sélection de blagues et courtes histoires drôles britanniques et américaines avec traduction et notes pour apprendre en s'amusant. La série BILINGUE de 12-21 propose : • une traduction fidèle et intégrale , accompagnée de nombreuses notes • une méthode originale de perfectionnement par un contact direct avec les œuvres d'auteurs étrangers • une adaptation en version numérique étudiée , qui offre au lecteur trois manières de découvrir le texte : en version bilingue, en version originale et en version française. Cet ouvrage permet : - d'apprendre avec le sourire un anglais moderne et idiomatique qui est par nature celui des blagues et histoires drôles ; - de mieux connaître les Anglo-Saxons en sachant ce qui les fait rire ; - de détendre l'atmosphère et de créer un climat de complicité dans les réunions privées ou professionnelles. Grâce à la traduction et aux notes, l'humour britannique et américain n'aura plus de secret pour vous, et vous pourrez, en toute décontraction, rire en anglais ! |
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Learn how to produce electronic music (especially house and techno) with this awesome guide. Complete with images illustrating how to create specific sounds, Production Made Easy offers the most in-depth guides for every aspect of building and designing a track. Included are discussions on designing bass lines, kick drums, and synth lines, using EQs and compression, and much, much more! |
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Il s’agit d’un sujet dont personne n’aime parler, mais qui est incontournable, car nul n’échappe à la mort. Tôt ou tard elle viendra nous chercher. Aussi bien que ça se passe pour le mieux. Ce n’est pas tant la mort que l’on craint que ce qui la précède. Personne ne veut mourir lentement dans la souffrance. Pour cela, plusieurs décisions doivent être prises: si nous sommes atteints d’une maladie grave et invalidante sans possibilité d’amélioration, voulons-nous être réanimé en cas d’arrêt cardiaque? Voulons-nous que tout soit tenté pour nous garder en vie? La médecine a les moyens de maintenir une vie dont les capacités sont minimales. Quand est-il approprié de cesser ou de ne pas entreprendre des traitements qui maintiennent la vie quand on est en fin de vie? Voulons-nous laisser à nos proches le fardeau de ces décisions difficiles? Ce livre a été conçu pour informer la population en général; il renseigne chacun des lecteurs sur le contexte des soins de fin de vie, sur les valeurs éthiques en cause dans toute décision de soin, indépendamment de toute religion, et surtout sur les nombreux moyens dont chacun dispose pour faire connaître ses volontés en matière de soins et de traitements. Il propose des outils pratiques – tableaux, questionnaires, définitions juridiques – permettant à chacun de prendre des décisions éclairées en exerçant son propre jugement. Il ouvre le dialogue entre les patients, leurs proches et les membres des équipes de soin sur des questions malheureusement souvent encore taboues. |
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Verbal Judo is the martial art of the mind and mouth that can show you how to be better prepared in every verbal encounter. Listen and speak more effectively, engage people through empathy (the most powerful word in the English language), avoid the most common conversational disasters, and use proven strategies that allow you to successfully communicate your point of view and take the upper hand in most disputes. Verbal Judo offers a creative look at conflict that will help you defuse confrontations and generate cooperation from your spouse, your boss, and even your teenager. As the author says, "when you react, the event controls you. When you respond, you’re in control." This new edition features a fresh new cover and a foreword demonstrating the legacy of Verbal Judo founder and author George Thompson, as well as a never-before-published final chapter presenting Thompson’s "Five Universal Truths" of human interaction. |
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Since 2001, The Emergency Department Echo Course and The EDE 2 Course have taught EDE (pronounced “Eddie”) to over 10000 physicians worldwide, including half of the Canadian emergency medicine workforce.  The most distinctive aspect of The EDE Courses has been the focus on image generation. When clinicians first began investigating the possibility of using ultrasound themselves, a big secret was concealed from them: image interpretation is easy. The real challenge is image generation: putting the image on the screen. Before The EDE Courses, physicians learned image generation mostly by trial and error. EDE brought a rigorous methodology to the scanning of each area of the body, dramatically reducing the time needed to master this new skill.   "Essentials of Point-of-Care Ultrasound" combines The EDE Course manuals which have been written and re-written for over a decade to give health-care providers the clearest and most concise approach to bedside ultrasound.  This “how-to” guide contains over 700 illustrations, photos, and ultrasound images which show you how to perform the scan and how to recognize positive and negatives images. As well, the book focuses on how you can incorporate your findings into your clinical decision-making. The book also contains an approach to ultrasound guidance for several commonly performed procedures. This eBook version adds the following functionalities: over 40 videos, slideshows, quizzes, reference hyperlinks to Pub Med, links to EDE blog content, an interactive glossary, chapter summaries, study cards and reader-defined notes, plus the navigation for which eBooks are famous. |
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Using cutting-edge research, this is the fourth edition that demonstrates that the underlying reason for much chronic pain is nerve sensitization and learned neural pathways, rather than actual tissue damage. Dr. Schubiner has used this new understanding to develop a unique program to actually reverse pain. He has also conducted research that shows the efficacy of this approach. By reading this book, you will be able to determine if you have this syndrome and how to overcome it. The program in this book gives you therapeutic writing exercises, online meditations, and everything else you need to unlearn your pain. |
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The scope of this respected and trusted classic has been expanded to include the most complete collection of nephrology nursing topics ever published. An excellent resource for nephrology nurses working in all care settings with all ages of patients, nursing faculty in instructional settings, and health care professionals in nephrology clinical settings, the 2022 edition of the Contemporary Nephrology Nursing textbook includes 60 chapters written by 93 expert authors. This edition includes an update of all current chapters with evidence-based data and the addition of 10 completely new chapters, covering the full breadth of nephrology nursing practice. |
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This is an illustrated technical guide to the Boeing 737 aircraft. Containing extensive explanatory notes, facts, tips and points of interest on all aspects of this hugely successful airliner and showing its technical evolution from its early design in the 1960s through to the latest advances in the MAX. The book provides detailed descriptions of systems, internal and external components, their locations and functions, together with pilots notes and technical specifications. It is illustrated with over 500 photographs, diagrams and schematics. Chris Brady has written this book after many years developing the highly successful and informative Boeing 737 Technical Site, known throughout the world by pilots, trainers and engineers as the most authoritative open source of information freely available about the 737. |
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THE MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT brings together twenty-four of Oliver Sacks’ most fascinating and beloved case studies. The patients in these pages are confronted with almost inconceivably strange neurological disorders; in Sacks’ telling, their stories are a profound testament to the adaptability of the human brain and the resilience of the human spirit. Dr. Sacks treats each of his subjects—the amnesic fifty-year-old man who believes himself to be a young sailor in the Navy, the “disembodied” woman whose limbs have become alien to her, and of course the famous man who mistook his wife for a hat—with a deep respect for the unique individual living beneath the disorder. These tales inspire awe and empathy, allowing the reader to enter the uncanny worlds of those with autism, Alzheimer's, Tourette's syndrome, and other unfathomable neurological conditions. “One of the great clinical writers of the 20th century” (The New York Times), Dr. Sacks brings to vivid life some of the most fundamental questions about identity and the human mind. |
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This guide reveals how writers can utilize cognitive storytelling strategies to craft stories that ignite readers’ brains and captivate them through each plot element. Imagine knowing what the brain craves from every tale it encounters, what fuels the success of any great story, and what keeps readers transfixed. Wired for Story reveals these cognitive secrets—and it’s a game-changer for anyone who has ever set pen to paper. The vast majority of writing advice focuses on “writing well” as if it were the same as telling a great story. This is exactly where many aspiring writers fail—they strive for beautiful metaphors, authentic dialogue, and interesting characters, losing sight of the one thing that every engaging story must do: ignite the brain’s hardwired desire to learn what happens next. When writers tap into the evolutionary purpose of story and electrify our curiosity, it triggers a delicious dopamine rush that tells us to pay attention. Without it, even the most perfect prose won’t hold anyone’s interest. Backed by recent breakthroughs in neuroscience as well as examples from novels, screenplays, and short stories, Wired for Story offers a revolutionary look at story as the brain experiences it. Each chapter zeroes in on an aspect of the brain, its corresponding revelation about story, and the way to apply it to your storytelling right now. |
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The Absorbent Mind was Maria Montessori's most in-depth work on her educational theory, based on decades of scientific observation of children. Her view on children and their absorbent minds was a landmark departure from the educational model at the time. This book helped start a revolution in education. Since this book first appeared there have been both cognitive and neurological studies that have confirmed what Maria Montessori knew decades ago. |
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“Wolf restores our awe of the human brain—its adaptability, its creativity, and its ability to connect with other minds through a procession of silly squiggles.” — San Francisco Chronicle How do people learn to read and write—and how has the development of these skills transformed the brain and the world itself ? Neuropsychologist and child development expert Maryann Wolf answers these questions in this ambitious and provocative book that chronicles the remarkable journey of written language not only throughout our evolution but also over the course of a single child’s life, showing why a growing percentage have difficulty mastering these abilities. With fascinating down-to-earth examples and lively personal anecdotes, Wolf asserts that the brain that examined the tiny clay tablets of the Sumerians is a very different brain from the one that is immersed in today’s technology-driven literacy, in which visual images on the screen are paving the way for a reduced need for written language—with potentially profound consequences for our future. |
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Have you ever wondered why some people earn attention and respect when they speak and others don't? The secret to their success can be summed up in one word: gravitas. In this revolutionary new book, leading voice coach and speaker Caroline Goyder reveals how to speak so others will listen. Through simple techniques to build your natural gravitas, you will learn how to express yourself clearly with passion and confidence to persuade, influence and engage listeners. By being grounded in your values and capabilities, you will gain the authority needed to make people sit up and pay attention. Each chapter guides you step-by-step through practical techniques and exercises to give you the skills for great presentations, productive meetings and persuasive pitches. You'll overcome anxiety, learn how to deal with difficult people and feel calm and in control when public speaking. An essential tool for the modern workplace, Gravitas will transform the way you think about yourself and your powers of communication. |
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L’humain est souvent à la recherche de mystère et de fascination. Eh bien, nul besoin de s’aventurer bien loin. Il suffit de diriger son attention vers la boite crânienne qui abrite l’un des plus grands mystères de tous les temps : le cerveau humain. On dit qu’il y aurait autant de connexions neuronales dans le cerveau que d’étoiles dans notre galaxie. Il n’est donc pas étonnant que son fonctionnement et sa structure demeurent en partie occultes. Néanmoins, les avancées en la matière se sont accélérées grâce aux nouvelles technologies en imagerie cérébrale et en physiologie. Notre conception de l’organe cérébral a beaucoup évolué au cours de l’histoire, surtout depuis une vingtaine d’années. Le présent ouvrage offre un condensé vulgarisé des plus récentes connaissances sur le sujet. Proposant d’abord un court historique des neurosciences, ce livre explore ensuite les différents aspects de l’anatomie et du fonctionnement du cerveau ainsi que l’intégration des fonctions cognitives. Une fois les connaissances sur le cerveau mises à jour, on aborde les maladies pouvant l’affecter. En dernière partie, l’ouvrage prend la forme d’un essai plus philosophique sur la nature de la conscience, les promesses de l’intelligence artificielle et l’influence des nouvelles technologies sur le cerveau. Ce livre s’adresse à tous les curieux qui cherchent à mieux comprendre le cerveau, sa structure et son fonctionnement. |
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The Art of Self-Directed Learning is a collection of 23 stories and insights that will help you become a more motivated and self-guided learner. Drawing on a decade of research, adventures, and interviews conducted by Blake Boles (author of College Without High School and Better Than College), this book will inspire you to craft your own unconventional education, no matter whether you're a young adult, recent graduate, parent, or simply someone who never wants to stop learning. |
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In this book you will find answers to how to buy, clean and store the top 25 most requested fruits and vegetables. From avocados to potatoes, berries to cucumbers and many others in between, this book will help you extend the life of your produce by lasting longer.  A post that has gone viral on The Cross Legacy, strawberries in a jar cleaning and storage tip  has been  featured in 22  world news outlets to include The Sun, Mirror, and The World News. Strawberries stayed edible for weeks instead of a few days. This tip created a windfall of questions about other fruit and vegetables.  The average American family throws out 30-40% of the groceries they buy from produce to leftovers. By utilizing the tips in this book you can save money, drastically changing your grocery bills and saving you trips to the grocery store. From the time you open this book and start cleaning and storing your fruits and vegetables utilizing these easy, proven tips, you will simplify your life. These steps will help save your budget and time. Having fresh produce readily available at your fingertips for longer will allow you the freedom to snack healthier and enjoy mealtimes.  |
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Learn the ins and outs of health promotion and disease prevention in Canada with Edelman and Kudzma’s Canadian Health Promotion Throughout the Life Span . This all-new, comprehensive text grounds you in the Canadian health objectives for promotion and prevention which aims to improve the health of the entire population and to reduce health inequities among population groups. Among the text’s chapters you’ll find extensive coverage of growth and development throughout the life span — including coverage of the normal aspects, the unique problems, and the health promotion needs that are found in each age and stage of development. Separate chapters discuss each population group — the individual, the family, and the community — and highlight the unique aspects of caring for each of these groups. In all, this comprehensive and culturally relevant text provides all the tools needed to stay up on the latest research and topics in Canadian health promotion. |
