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“The teaching of creative writing just entered a whole new era . . . Heavens, what a joy this book is.” —Lynne Truss, New York Times –bestselling author of Eats, Shoots & Leaves “What do you think of my fiction book writing?” the aspiring novelist extorted. “Darn,” the editor hectored, in turn. “I can not publish your novel! It is full of what we in the business call ‘really awful writing.’” “But how shall I absolve this dilemma? I have already read every tome available on how to write well and get published!” The writer tossed his head about, wildly. “It might help,” opined the blonde editor, helpfully, “to ponder how NOT to write a novel, so you might avoid the very thing!” Many writing books offer sound advice on how to write well. This is not one of those books. On the contrary, this is a collection of terrible, awkward, and laughably unreadable excerpts that will teach you what to avoid—at all costs—if you ever want your novel published. The authors of  How Not to Write a Novel distill their decades of combined experience in teaching, editing, writing, and reviewing fiction to bring you real advice from the other side of the query letter. Rather than telling you how or what to write, they identify 200 common mistakes unconsciously made by writers and teach you to recognize, avoid, and amend them. With hilarious examples to demonstrate each manuscript-mangling error, they help you troubleshoot your beginnings and endings, bad guys, love interests, style, jokes, perspective, voice, and more. As funny as it is useful, this essential how-NOT-to guide will help you get your manuscript out of the slush pile and into the bookstore. “A great resource, this tongue-in-cheek guide is a fun read with a lot of solid advice.” — Publishers Weekly “This writing how-to should carry a warning: it’s the kind of book one reads at the expense of other responsibilities. . . . a surprisingly distinctive approach.” — Library Journal “Hilarious, wickedly observed and deeply useful.” —  The Observer “An invaluable guide.” — The Independent |
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One of the world's great designers shares his vision of "the fundamental principles of great and meaningful design", that's "even more relevant today than it was when first published" (Tim Brown, CEO, IDEO).   Even the smartest among us can feel inept as we fail to figure out which light switch or oven burner to turn on, or whether to push, pull, or slide a door.   The fault, argues this ingenious -- even liberating -- book, lies not in ourselves, but in product design that ignores the needs of users and the principles of cognitive psychology. The problems range from ambiguous and hidden controls to arbitrary relationships between controls and functions, coupled with a lack of feedback or other assistance and unreasonable demands on memorization.   The Design of Everyday Things shows that good, usable design is possible. The rules are simple: make things visible, exploit natural relationships that couple function and control, and make intelligent use of constraints. The goal: guide the user effortlessly to the right action on the right control at the right time.   The Design of Everyday Things is a powerful primer on how -- and why -- some products satisfy customers while others only frustrate them.   |
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Learn about the most important legal milestones in history in The Law Book . Part of the fascinating Big Ideas series, this book tackles tricky topics and themes in a simple and easy to follow format. Learn about Law in this overview guide to the subject, great for novices looking to find out more and experts wishing to refresh their knowledge alike! The Law Book brings a fresh and vibrant take on the topic through eye-catching graphics and diagrams to immerse yourself in. This captivating book will broaden your understanding of Law, with: - More than 90 ground-breaking legal milestones - Packed with facts, charts, timelines and graphs to help explain core concepts - A visual approach to big subjects with striking illustrations and graphics throughout - Easy to follow text makes topics accessible for people at any level of understanding The Law Book is a captivating introduction to the legal precedents, and religious, political, and moral codes that have shaped the world we live in, aimed at adults with an interest in the subject and students wanting to gain more of an overview. Discover the most important milestones in legal history, from the Code of Hammurabi to groundbreaking legislation including Magna Carta and the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act, all through exciting text and bold graphics. Your Law Questions, Simply Explained This engaging overview goes into legal history across the world, all the way into the 21st century, with copyright in the digital age, same-sex marriage, and the "right to be forgotten". If you thought it was difficult to learn about legislations and legal history, The Law Book presents key information in an easy to follow layout. Learn about the most important breakthroughs, like the fight for universal suffrage and workers' rights, and the establishment of international legal bodies like INTERPOL and the European Court of Justice. The Big Ideas Series With millions of copies sold worldwide, The Law Book is part of the award-winning Big Ideas series from DK. The series uses striking graphics along with engaging writing, making big topics easy to understand. |
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In The Rivers North of the Future David Cayley has compiled Ivan Illich's moving and insightful thoughts concerning the fate of the Christian Gospel. Illich's view, which could be summed up as the corruption of the best is the worst, is that Jesus' call to love more abundantly became the basis for new forms of power in the hands of those who organized and administered this New Testament. Illich also explores the invention of technology, the road from hospitality to the hospital, the criminalization of sin, the church as the template of the modern state, and the death of nature. Illich's analysis of contemporary society as a congealed and corrupted Christianity is both a bold historical hypothesis and a call to believers to re-invent the Christian church. With a foreword by Charles Taylor. Ivan Illich (1926-2002) was a brilliant polymath, an iconoclastic thinker, and a prolific writer. He was a priest, vice-rector of a university, founder of the Centre for Intercultural Documentation in Cuernavaca, Mexico, and author of numerous books, including Deschooling Society, Tools for Conviviality, Energy and Equity, and Medical Nemesis. |
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Shoes are the basis for a good appearance. Handmade bespoke shoes guarantee well-being with every step and are at the same time a perfect example of a sustainable product. Because bespoke shoes are still made exclusively in handicraft businesses today. No matter where and how big the workshop is, the working techniques, tools and raw materials are the same everywhere. Every craftsman has only one goal: the perfect shoe for his customer - whether boots, patent leather shoes or slippers. "Bespoke Men's Shoes" shows how a pair of shoes are made in the workshop of the Berlin bespoke shoemaker Korbinian Ludwig Hess is created - in all details, from raw lasts to finished polished shoes. In addition, the book offers a lot of interesting facts about shoe topics, fit and shoe care and provides important information and addresses for everyone who dreams of bespoke shoes. |
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Shoemakers and shoes have one thing in common, they've both existed for a very long time. Leather shoes are said to date as far back as 5,500 years ago, while rubber shoes have existed since the 18th century. Today, there more shoes made out of leather and rubber than any other material and the traditional shoemaker has evolved into million-dollar companies, churning out exquisite shoes and raking in amazing profits every year. In the midst of all this, it was quite easy to take for granted or forget about the intricacies of making the right shoe, but not anymore. Author William Henry Dooley not only carefully describes the processes of shoe making; specifically relating to leather and rubber, he also outlines the repair, maintenance and managment of shoes. So, whether you are a shoe artist looking to begin your journey or a professional with a need to get better; step into the shoes of a true veteran shoemaker, take it for a walk and know that you are about to get valuable shoemaking knowledge, like never before. |
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In 1973, three young lawyers established Heenan Blaikie. It would become one of Canada’s highest-profile law firms, counting former prime ministers, premiers, and Supreme Court justices in its ranks. It was like a family, according to many who worked there. But it was a dysfunctional family. In 2014, the firm’s dramatic collapse became front-page news. Based on extensive interviews with firm lawyers and legal industry insiders, Heenan Blaikie is the story of a respected law firm that ultimately buckled under weak governance and management. Heenan Blaikie seemed to punch above its weight: bilingual, humane, national with international aspirations. But beneath its unique culture as a kinder, gentler law firm lay workplace bullying, challenges for women and visible minority lawyers, and sexual harassment. Adam Dodek, an unbiased outsider, situates the firm’s evolution within the context of a changing legal profession and society, producing an account that is gripping from beginning to end. |
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La science du langage a admis en principe depuis l’avènement du structuralisme au début du XXe siècle qu’une langue est un système symbolique d’évocation de l’expérience où, par définition, tout se tient ; et qu’une méthode d’appréhension adéquate devrait parvenir à en expliquer l’organisation et le fonctionnement en vue d’en faire progresser l’intelligence, d’en faciliter la compréhension et d’améliorer la didactique de son usage. Cependant, au terme d’un siècle de cheminement, force est de constater que cette prise de position n’a encore eu qu’une incidence mitigée sur la description du système conceptuel qui régit la formulation du discours : en pratique, l’analyse reste souvent enlisée dans une tradition qui maintient la sédimentation historique d’une pratique pédagogique parfois étrangère à la justification scientifique. Ce précis exploite une méthode d’analyse des structures conceptuelles fondée sur les paramètres de la psychosystématique du langage pour rendre compte du fait que tout mot est le signe d’un concept qui relève d’un système de représentation fonctionnel, et dont la valeur est relative à celle de tous les autres produits de ce système. On y expose une analyse des notions et des rapports qui structurent les parties du discours du français – le nom, le pronom, le participe, le verbe infinitif, le verbe personnel, l’adjectif modal (dit adverbe), le coordonnant et la préposition – et une définition de leur rôle dans la formation des phrases qui articulent la logique naturelle du discours. L’objectif est de promouvoir une démarche scientifique susceptible d’alimenter une pédagogie conséquente. |
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Le but de cet ouvrage est de fournir au lecteur un outil simple qui lui permettra de retrouver rapidement la définition des manœuvres les plus utilisées par les professionnels de la santé œuvrant dans le domaine de la médecine musculo-squelettique (orthopédistes, physiatres, médecins du sport, physiothérapeutes, ergothérapeutes, ostéopathes, chiropraticiens). La photo accompagnant le texte permettra de visualiser en un coup d'œil la manœuvre décrite. |
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This comprehensive, peer-reviewed resource sets the standard for nephrology nursing clinical practice. Written by experts in the field, the 2020 edition presents the newest information regarding kidney disease, its treatment, and the nursing care involved. New and updated content reflects current policy and terminology, including health information technology, collaboration with ESRD Networks, economics of ESRD reimbursement, nutritional needs of patients undergoing bariatric surgery, nutritional needs of pregnant patients, advance care planning, palliative care, and end-of-life care. The seventh edition contains almost 1,800 pages divided into two volumes, includes self-assessment questions, and provides more than 60 nursing continuing professional development contact hours and almost 12 pharmacology hours. |
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An essential volume for generations of writers young and old. The twenty-fifth anniversary edition of this modern classic will continue to spark creative minds for years to come. Anne Lamott is "a warm, generous, and hilarious guide through the writer’s world and its treacherous swamps" ( Los Angeles Times ).  “Superb writing advice…. Hilarious, helpful, and provocative.” — The New York Times Book Review For a quarter century, more than a million readers—scribes and scribblers of all ages and abilities—have been inspired by Anne Lamott’s hilarious, big-hearted, homespun advice. Advice that begins with the simple words of wisdom passed down from Anne’s father—also a writer—in the iconic passage that gives the book its title: “Thirty years ago my older brother, who was ten years old at the time, was trying to get a report on birds written that he’d had three months to write. It was due the next day. We were out at our family cabin in Bolinas, and he was at the kitchen table close to tears, surrounded by binder paper and pencils and unopened books on birds, immobilized by the hugeness of the task ahead. Then my father sat down beside him, put his arm around my brother’s shoulder, and said, ‘Bird by bird, buddy. Just take it bird by bird.’” |
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Jim MacDonald, a retired Clinical Perfusionist, provides a nostalgic look into his and other colleagues earlier era and ongoing cardiac experiences. The author makes specific references to the inaugural co-operation between the pioneering Cardiac Surgeon and the Heart Lung Technologist merging open heart surgery interface following the eagerly anticipated and historical introduction of the much awaited extracorporeal technological innovation, namely, that of the Heart Lung Bypass Machine! |
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Interactive EnglishSmart comprising 10 units, is built on the core content of our ever-popular EnglishSmart series.  It offers students a much more engaging and instantaneous learning experience, with systematic and carefully-structured practice in reading and listening comprehension, grammar, and usage.  Concise explanations and guidance are provided whenever needed.  Through the interactive and multi-media activities as well as immediate feedback, students are able to develop their language skills with confidence. |
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Nutrition experts for decades have recommended the healthy Mediterranean diet. Finally, it's updated for the 21st century. Dr. Steve Parker teaches how to lose weight eating Mediterranean-style with a highly customizable program. Inside, you'll discover 1) which foods are the healthiest, 2) which carbohydrates are particularly fattening, 3)why you no longer have to worry about dietary total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, 4) how to lose weight by watching portion sizes or calories, 5) how to lose weight by limiting carbohydrate consumption, 6) which of these two popular dieting methods is optimal for you, and 7) Sixty-four easy and delicious recipes. Since the award-winning "Advanced Mediterranean Diet" was first published in 2007, nutrition scientists have made more ground-breaking discoveries. Dr. Steve Parker incorporates this new knowledge in the current edition and includes the world's first low-carbohydrate Mediterranean diet as an option. The traditional Mediterranean diet is rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, fish, olive oil, judicious amounts of wine, with relatively little meat and poultry. This way of eating is linked to linger lifespan and reduced risk of heart attack, stroke, cancer, diabetes, and dementia. The book includes advice on how to avoid weight regain, instruction on exercise, a general index, a recipe index, and scientific references. All measurements are given in both U.S. customary and metric units. Steve Parker, M.D., is a leading medical expert on the Mediterranean diet. He has three decades' experience practicing Internal Medicine and counseling on effective weight-loss strategies. Dr. Parker's other books include "Conquer Diabetes and Prediabetes: The Low-Carb Mediterranean Diet" and "KMD: Ketogenic Mediterranean Diet." |
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Walkley Award-winning journalist, Sharri Markson is the Investigations Editor at The Australian and host of prime-time show Sharri on Sky News Australia. The origins of Covid-19 are shrouded in mystery. Scientists and government officials insisted, for a year and a half, that the virus had a natural origin, ridiculing anyone who dared contradict this view. Tech giants swept the internet, censoring and silencing debate in the most extreme fashion. Yet it is undeniable that a secretive facility in Wuhan was immersed in genetically manipulating bat-coronaviruses in perilous experiments. And as soon as the news of an outbreak in Wuhan leaked, the Chinese military took control and gagged all laboratory insiders. Part-thriller, part-expose, What Really Happened in Wuhan is a ground-breaking investigation from leading journalist Sharri Markson into the origins of Covid-19, the cover-ups, the conspiracies and the classified research. It features never-before-seen primary documents exposing China's concealment of the virus, fresh interviews with whistleblower doctors in Wuhan and crucial eyewitness accounts that dismantle what we thought we knew about when the outbreak hit. With unprecedented access to Washington insiders, Markson takes you inside the White House, with senior Trump lieutenants revealing first-hand accounts of fiery Oval Office clashes and new stories of compromised government advisors and censored scientists. Bravely reported and chillingly laid out, Markson brings to light the stories of the pandemic from the people on the ground: the scientists and national security officials who raised uncomfortable truths and were labelled conspiracy theorists, until government agencies began to suspect they might have been right all along. These brave individuals persisted through bruising battles and played a crucial role in investigating the origins of Covid-19 to finally, in this book, bring us closer to the truth of what really happened in Wuhan. |
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Compact, hand-carried ultrasound devices are revolutionizing how healthcare providers practice medicine in nearly every specialty. The 2nd Edition of this BMA - award-winning text features all-new chapters , a greatly expanded video library , and new review questions to keep you fully up to date with the latest technology and its applications. Helps you interpret findings with a peer-reviewed, online video library with more than 1,000 ultrasound videos of normal and pathologic findings. These videos are complemented by anatomical illustrations and text descriptions to maximize learning. Offers new online resources, including over 60 clinical cases and review questions in every chapter . Features fully updated content throughout, plus all-new chapters on hemodynamics, transesophageal echocardiography, transcranial Doppler ultrasound, pediatrics, neonatology, and 2nd/3rd trimester pregnancy. Shares the knowledge and expertise of expert contributors who are internationally recognized faculty from more than 60 institutions. Recipient of British Medical Association’s President's Choice Award and Highly Commended in Internal Medicine at the BMA Medical Book Awards 2015 (first edition). |
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Children’s picturebooks are the very first books we encounter and play a major role in introducing us to both art and language. But what does it take to create a successful picturebook for children? This revised edition of a bestselling title carries invaluable insight into a highly productive, dynamic sector of the publishing world. Featuring interviews with leading illustrators and publishers from across the world, it remains essential reading for students and aspiring children’s book illustrators and writers. |
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Learn how to give powerful, on-target speeches that capture an audience's attention and drive home a message. Splashy slides, confident body language, and a lot of eye contact are fine and well. However, if a speech is rambling, illogical, or just plain boring, the impact will be lost. The key is not just in the delivery techniques, but in tapping into the power of language. Prepared by award-winning writer and journalist Richard Dowis, The Lost Art of the Great Speech covers every essential element of a great speech, including: outlining and organizing,beginning with a bang,making use of action verbs and vivid nouns,and handling questions from the audience. Plus, this authoritative speech-writing guide includes excerpts from some of history's most memorable speeches--eloquent words to contemplate and emulate. Discover how to not only write a great speech, but also how to deliver it even better. |
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**Selected for Doody’s Core Titles® 2024 in Dental Hygiene & Auxiliaries** Easily master all aspects of dental assisting with the most up-to-date and trusted text available. For more than 45 years, students and practitioners alike have relied on Modern Dental Assisting for its cutting-edge content, easy-to-grasp writing style, step-by-step procedures, and top-notch visuals. And the new 14th edition is no exception. With updated content — including the latest technological advancements, clinical photographs, and coverage of cultural diversity and how it relates to patient care — this new edition will guide you from your first day of class all the way to your first job in dental assisting. Comprehensive, cutting-edge content presented in an approachable writing style aids comprehension. Step-by-step procedures for general and expanded functions include helpful color-coding and photos. Chapter features include recall questions throughout; boxes on infection control and CDC practices; and end-of-chapter elements regarding patient education, law and ethics, future trends, and critical thinking. Key terminology list offers definitions, visual highlights within chapter discussions, and an alphabetized list in the glossary with cross-references to chapter locations. Learning and performance outcomes address didactic knowledge and clinical skills mastery. NEW! Expanded coverage of digital technology topics in general dentistry and dental specialties prepares you to work in modern dental settings. NEW! Additional illustrations enhance an already stellar art program, with more than 1,700 images. NEW! Consistent chapter organization with modernized learning outcomes help you understand important topics more easily. UPDATED! Dentrix Learning Edition based on Dentrix G7.3, available for download on the companion Evolve website, gives you experience working with practice management software. UPDATED! Revised Dentrix exercises on the Evolve companion website correlate with the updated Dentrix Learning Edition software. |
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Unlock the Power of iOS 18: Elevate Your Mobile Experience! Dive into the groundbreaking features of iOS 18 with this comprehensive guide: StandBy Mode: Master the new StandBy Mode to create and customize various screens, receive notifications, explore live activities, and interact with Siri seamlessly. Icon Color Customization: Personalize your device by changing the color of app icons. MagSafe Innovation: Discover the latest advancements in MagSafe technology and how it enhances your device's capabilities. Interactive Widgets: Enjoy the convenience of interactive widgets, giving you instant access to information from your Lock Screen or Home Screen. Keyboard Enhancements: Benefit from improved autocorrect, word and sentence autofill, advanced grammar correction, and enhanced dictation options for a smoother typing experience. Messages: Get creative with new sticker creation options, express yourself with sticker reactions, and use stickers in a wider range of contexts. AirDrop & NameDrop: Simplify sharing and transfers with proximity-based AirDrop and NameDrop features. SharePlay: Enjoy shared experiences with friends and family, from watching movies to listening to music and more, all through SharePlay. Phone & FaceTime: Explore exciting new features such as FaceTime reactions, FaceTime on Apple TV, and integration with missed calls on Apple Watch. Mail & Journal: Enhance your email experience with Mail's latest features and look forward to the upcoming Journal app for capturing your daily thoughts and activities. Safari & Passwords: Improve your online privacy and security with new features like private search engines, URL tracking prevention, and hidden IP addresses. Maps: Navigate your outdoor adventures with insights into charging station availability, 10-day weather forecasts, and moon phase details. Photos & Health App: Use visual look-up to identify objects, enjoy a revamped Photos app interface, and stay on top of your health with critical medication reminders. Apple Music & Reminders: Collaborate on playlists, explore a redesigned Apple Music interface, and manage your tasks effortlessly with new Reminders categories. Notes & Find My: Get creative with interlinked notes and enjoy daily crossword puzzles in the Apple News app. Home & Wallet App: Track your Home app's activity history and benefit from improved tracking features in the Wallet app. Podcasts, Camera & AirPlay: Enjoy enhanced podcast features, create cinematic videos, and share content effortlessly via AirPlay. AirPods: Experience new features like Conversation Boost, Spatial Audio for FaceTime, and enhanced Find My capabilities for your AirPods. Siri & Spotlight: Discover improved Siri functionalities and new features in Spotlight. CarPlay: Transform your driving experience with customizable wallpaper, EV routing, and enhanced Siri integration. Privacy & Security: Stay protected with Mail Privacy Protection, App Privacy Report, and other advanced security measures. Accessibility: Explore new accessibility features such as Assistive Access, Live Speech, Personal Voice, and more. Prepare to elevate your mobile experience to new heights with iOS 18! #ios18 |
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Depuis la période d’austérité financière qu’ont connu plusieurs pays d’Occident à l’orée des années 2000, le domaine de l’éducation n’a pas cessé d’être frappé de front par des restrictions budgétaires qui ont des répercussions directes sur le travail des enseignants. Cette situation engendre un manque de ressources pour les élèves et une dégradation des infrastructures scolaires. Le discours politique met en exergue l’importance de l’éducation, mais se bute à une froide réalité où l’État ne semble pas avoir les moyens – ou ne plus avoir le désir – d’être à la hauteur de ses ambitions éducatives. Dans ce contexte, des enseignants doivent faire face à des changements incessants qui apportent des défis nouveaux tels que l’éclatement des savoirs, l’émergence des technologies et de la formation à distance, la relation avec les élèves, l’émergence des communautés de pratique, la pluriethnicité ainsi que les attentes grandissantes des parents et de la société. Conséquemment, le travail enseignant s’est considérablement complexifié et cette situation nourrit plusieurs déceptions, ce qui entraine chez certains d’entre eux de la détresse psychologique ou le décrochage professionnel. Mais au-delà de ce portrait peu reluisant de la profession, des enseignants réussissent malgré tout à ressentir du bien-être au travail et parviennent à développer une identité professionnelle affirmée et positive. Au regard de ce constat, comment est-il possible de soutenir le développement de professionnels en enseignement sans sacrifier leur bien-être et sans éteindre leur passion ? Cet ouvrage collectif allie les domaines de la sociologie, de la philosophie, de la psychologie ainsi que des sciences de l’éducation afin de mieux comprendre le phénomène du bien-être. Il propose à la fois des analyses de fond et des pistes d’action. Nancy Goyette est professeure et chercheure au Département des sciences de l’éducation de l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR). Détentrice d’une subvention du Fonds de recherche du Québec – Société et culture (FRQSC), ses recherches actuelles explorent le développement identitaire qui favorise le bien-être chez des enseignants novices. Stéphane Martineau est professeur titulaire au Département des sciences de l’éducation à l’Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR) et chercheur au Centre de recherche interuniversitaire sur la formation et la profession enseignante (CRIFPE). Ses champs d’intérêt vont des fondements de l’éducation aux questions de méthodologie de recherche, en passant par le développement professionnel des enseignants dans une perspective sociologique. |
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Depuis bientôt quarante ans, à travers cinq éditions successives, cet ouvrage permet un accès facile aux bases de l'anatomie pour toutes les personnes qui étudient l’anatomie et/ou pratiquent une technique corporelle. Il décrit l'appareil locomoteur de façon abondamment illustrée « en volume » : plus de 1100 dessins commentés montrent les os, les articulations, les muscles, en relation directe avec les premières situations de mouvement qui les concernent. Sont successivement abordés : *la région du tronc : colonne vertébrale, bassin, cage thoracique. *la région des membres supérieurs : épaule, coude, poignet, main. *la région des membres inférieurs : hanche, genou, cheville, pied. Pour chaque région, le commentaire traite successivement : * la morphologie de la région * les mouvements faits par cette partie du corps * les os, les structures articulaires, les différents muscles. La nouvelle édition de ce livre de référence – traduit en 19 langues, diffusé dans plus de 40 pays – est enrichie de 100 codes QR qui permettent une meilleure vision des structures décrites dans le texte, constituant ainsi un nouvel outil de compréhension de l’anatomie. |
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What words qualify as slang? Should slang be acknowledged as a language in itself? And what does the digital revolution mean for the future of slang? In this Very Short Introduction, Jonathon Green addresses these questions, considering the etymology, dating, and spelling of the words that have invaded and shaped the English language. |
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"Stop moving around" "Do not interrupt" "Can't you pay attention?" "Why are you so intense?" "Think before you act" Life with a different brain is filled with negative comments that slowly eat at your self-esteem, like shame-filled punches to your gut. Eventually, you start thinking that perhaps you are the problem, and that there's something wrong with you. There is not, but when unmanaged, ADHD can do a lot of damage. Through understanding, you can learn to manage symptoms and adapt your life in ways that allow you to thrive - even at times, harnessing the unique strengths of your brain. Ludovico was diagnosed with ADHD at 28, discovering quite suddenly how a different brain had affected his whole life. In the middle of a burnout, living in a broken down studio, and having been let down by doctors he embarked on a journey of understanding through the medium he knew best: science. He devoured scientific papers, reached out to experts, used his knowledge of neurosciences, and shared his findings on TikTok and Instagram - eventually he decided that it was time to organize his knowledge into a book. In the ADHD User's Manual, Ludovico reveals tools that helped him manage his ADHD, without shying away from the harsh realities of living with it. The key to navigating a world that is not adapted to your brain, it turns out, is not trying to change yourself, but learning to work with your natural tendencies, and strategically pick your battles when that's not possible. He explains how ADHD affects everyday life, like executive dysfunction, relationship issues, rejection sensitivity, self-esteem, and much more. You will also find ADHD-specific strategies to adapt your life, environment, and routines in ways that best fit your brain's tendencies, and reflections that break the stigma around mental health. With a quote from Ludovico: The goal is not to stop having bad days, that's impossible; because life happens. The goal is for the bad days that you will have in a year to look very different from the ones you're having now." |
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This step-by-step introduction to grading combines the theory of pattern grading with its practical applications. After presenting the x, y orientation to familiarize readers with the concepts of computer grading and using the Cartesian graph, the text takes a holistic approach, integrating anthropometry, size specifications, and grade guides into the grading process for women's garments with emphasis on maintaining fit and style sense. New to this Edition: - Expanded discussion of computer grading technology including Optitex, Gerber, Lectra, and Tukatech software - 20% new end-of-chapter exercises - Includes more than 200 illustrations and 85 tables for grade rules, measurement charts and garment specifications - Added discussion on grading from specifications and development of tolerances - Instructor's Guide and Test Bank provide answers to exercises, completed and blank grade rule tables, grade charts for different base sizes and projects for further research Concepts of Pattern Grading STUDIO: - Study smarter with self-quizzes featuring scored results and personalized study tips - Review concepts with flashcards of terms and definitions - Practice your skills with extra exercises |
