Download or read book Cambridge Advanced Learner s Dictionary written by Kate Woodford and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 1550 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary is the ideal dictionary for advanced EFL/ESL learners. Easy to use and with a great CD-ROM - the perfect learner's dictionary for exam success. First published as the Cambridge International Dictionary of English, this new edition has been completely updated and redesigned. - References to over 170,000 words, phrases and examples explained in clear and natural English - All the important new words that have come into the language (e.g. dirty bomb, lairy, 9/11, clickable) - Over 200 'Common Learner Error' notes, based on the Cambridge Learner Corpus from Cambridge ESOL exams Plus, on the CD-ROM: - SMART thesaurus - lets you find all the words with the same meaning - QUICKfind - automatically looks up words while you are working on-screen - SUPERwrite - tools for advanced writing, giving help with grammar and collocation - Hear and practise all the words.

Download or read book Insights written by Dr. Jose Kaimlett and published by XinXii. This book was released on 2015-12-09 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every moment you are awakened to plenty of insights. Are you ready to grab those insights? If you are able to harness those it is yours. Let me assure you, the content of this books would take you to a deeper level of understanding of life as you read and meditate. let the insights reverberate in each cell of your body and your being. May you be filled with fascinating insights and inspiring people around to lead a happy and peaceful life. This book caters you with an index of 425 topics which help you to chose the contents easily handy for your use. A Very good collection of stories that can enhance your life at every moment.

Download or read book Bruce Lee written by Fiaz Rafiq and published by Birlinn Ltd. This book was released on 2020-07-20 with total page 430 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Labels such as 'icon' or 'legend' are rarely attached to one individual to the degree that they are to Bruce Lee. He only made a handful of films, yet four and a half decades after his untimely death at the age of 32, the Little Dragon's influence on culture is as strong as ever. Named among Time magazine's 100 most influential people of the 20th century, Lee wasn't just an actor and martial artist, but a director, inventor, husband, father and philosopher. His martial art, jeet kune do, is still practised around the world, while UFC champions credit him with inspiring the growing sport of mixed martial arts. His films kick-started a global kung fu boom and retain the power to awe today, while his thoughts – collected in a series of books from Lee's own notes – still inspire. Bruce Lee: The Life of a Legend is a unique oral biography that combines the memories of Lee's original students, close friends, co-stars and colleagues – those who knew him best – to provide a candid view on the action movie star adored by millions, capturing the essence of a complex man in a way no straightforward narrative ever could. Further, for the first time ever in print, legendary professional boxing, bodybuilding and MMA champions and personalities from the motion picture industry pay homage to Lee, giving a blend of unique perspectives on a man who changed the face of their respective sports.

Download or read book A Visual Guide to Gospel Events written by James C. Martin and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the inspired authors of the Bible relayed the story of salvation, they frequently mentioned place names that contributed to the story. Yet readers who are separated from the texts by thousands of years and thousands of miles are often unable to fully understand or appreciate those references. In the tradition of the well-received A Visual Guide to Bible Events, authors James C. Martin, John A. Beck, and David G. Hansen offer this new resource focusing on the Gospel narratives. This beautiful, full-color book is filled with photographs, maps, and easy-to-read explanations. The engaging writing style makes this resource perfect for anyone--student, scholar, pastor, or layperson--who wants to understand the events recorded in the Gospels in a deeper way.

Download or read book Ethnography for the Internet written by Christine Hine and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-05-11 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The internet has become embedded into our daily lives, no longer an esoteric phenomenon, but instead an unremarkable way of carrying out our interactions with one another. Online and offline are interwoven in everyday experience. Using the internet has become accepted as a way of being present in the world, rather than a means of accessing some discrete virtual domain. Ethnographers of these contemporary Internet-infused societies consequently find themselves facing serious methodological dilemmas: where should they go, what should they do there and how can they acquire robust knowledge about what people do in, through and with the internet?This book presents an overview of the challenges faced by ethnographers who wish to understand activities that involve the internet. Suitable for both new and experienced ethnographers, it explores both methodological principles and practical strategies for coming to terms with the definition of field sites, the connections between online and offline and the changing nature of embodied experience. Examples are drawn from a wide range of settings, including ethnographies of scientific institutions, television, social media and locally based gift-giving networks.

Download or read book The Fascinating Thinking written by Nirali and published by JEC PUBLICATION. This book was released on with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Book titled as “The Fascinating Thinking,” is an extract which presents a more interesting approach towards thinking. It probably goes deep in analyzing and explaining the human psychology may be to describe some theories or theories of cognition or decision making. The book could give food for thought and make people think once again about the phenomenon in question by offering different perspectives.

Download or read book Amazing Grace written by Elizabeth Davies and published by Lilac Tree Books. This book was released on 2013-08-31 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A time-travel vampire romance. As Grace's health deteriorates in her own world and she moves ever closer to her death, she returns to the past where Roman is waiting for her and she falls deeper in love with a man whose sole purpose in life is his quest for blood. This is the second novel in the Resurrection series.

Download or read book Outside Insight written by Jorn Lyseggen and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-10-12 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Is your business looking out? The world today is drowning in data. There is a treasure trove of valuable and underutilized insights that can be gleaned from information companies and people leave behind on the internet - our 'digital breadcrumbs' - from job postings, to online news, social media, online ad spend, patent applications and more. As a result, we're at the cusp of a major shift in the way businesses are managed and governed - moving from a focus solely on lagging, internal data, toward analyses that also encompass industry-wide, external data to paint a more complete picture of a brand's opportunities and threats and uncover forward-looking insights, in real time. Tomorrow's most successful brands are already embracing Outside Insight, benefitting from an information advantage while their competition is left behind. Drawing on practical examples of transformative, data-led decisions made by brands like Apple, Facebook, Barack Obama and many more, in Outside Insight, Meltwater CEO Jorn Lyseggen illustrates the future of corporate decision-making and offers a detailed plan for business leaders to implement Outside Insight thinking into their company mindset and processes.

Download or read book Interesting Facts for Curious Minds written by Benny White and published by Benny White. This book was released on with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Interesting Facts for Curious Minds: Lots of random but amazing facts about history, science, humanity and everything else" Discover an intriguing collection of fun facts that will pique your curiosity and quench your thirst for knowledge. In "Interesting Facts for Curious Minds" we present you with a diverse selection of amazing information from different fields such as history, science, culture and many more. Find out, for example, which country has the oldest existing democracy in the world or which curious inventions mankind has produced. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of science and learn about amazing phenomena and discoveries that amaze us. Whether you're looking to expand your knowledge, excel at small talk, or just satisfy your curiosity, this book is an essential companion. With an entertaining writing style and a variety of topics and facts, this is a book that you will return to again and again. "Interesting Facts for Curious Minds" is suitable for readers of all ages and backgrounds. Whether you're a history lover, interested in science, or just have a passion for knowledge, this book has something for everyone. With the purchase of this book you not only get a rich source of fascinating facts, but also a fun reading experience that immerses you in the world of knowledge. Let yourself be surprised by the unexpected and exciting facts and broaden your horizons. So don't hesitate any longer! Order "Interesting Facts for Curious Minds" today and enter a world of wonder and amazing discoveries.

Download or read book Seeing Sense written by Jake Hope and published by Facet Publishing. This book was released on 2020-07-24 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword by Sir Philip Pullman, CBE, FRSL Illustrated foreword by Chris Riddell, OBE The burgeoning field of visual literacy can be universally understood across a wide variety of cultural backgrounds, regardless of traditional literacy levels. A key tool for navigating digital devices, there is often an antipathy surrounding visual literacy borne out of stigma and at times, intimidation. Seeing Sense brings together research and best practice from different organisations and institutions all over the world to showcase the role of visual literacy as a tool for promoting reading. It will be key in raising awareness among librarians and education practitioners, promoting aspiration and achievement among the children and young people they work with. Coverage includes: — an overview of visual literacy as a tool for reading development — the role of visual literacy in design and display within libraries and resource centres — advice for library and information professionals on how to gain greater confidence in using and understanding visual literacy as part of strategies to engage readers — a number of practical case studies to illustrate the power and potency of visual literacy as a key tool for making reading accessible, engaging, and appealing for all.

Download or read book Henry J Kaiser written by Mark S. Foster and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2012-06-15 with total page 407 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the 1940s Henry J. Kaiser was a household name, as familiar then as Warren Buffett and Donald Trump are now. Like a Horatio Alger hero, Kaiser rose from lower-middle-class origins to become an enormously wealthy entrepreneur, building roads, bridges, dams, and housing. He established giant businesses in cement, aluminum, chemicals, steel, health care, and tourism. During World War II, his companies built cargo planes and Liberty ships. After the war, he manufactured the Kaiser-Frazer automobile. Along the way, he also became a major force in the development of the western United States, including Hawaii. Henry J. Kaiser: Builder in the Modern American West is the first biography of this remarkable man. Drawing on a wealth of archival material never before utilized, Mark Foster paints an evenhanded portrait of a man of driving ambition and integrity, perhaps the ultimate "can-do" capitalist. He covers Kaiser's entire life (1882–1967), emphasizing many business ventures. He demonstrates that Kaiser was the prototypical "frontier" entrepreneur who often used government and union support to tame the "wilderness." Though today the Kaiser industries are no longer under family management, the Kaiser legacy remains great. Kaiser played a major role in building the Hoover, Bonneville, Grand Coulee, and Shasta dams. The Kaiser-Permanente Medical Care Program still provides comprehensive health care for millions of subscribers. Kaiser-planned communities remain in Los Angeles; San Francisco; Portland, Oregon; and Boulder City, Nevada. Kaiser Engineers was actively engaged in hundreds of huge construction jobs across the nation and around the world. U.S. and business historians, scholars of the modern West, and general readers will all find much to absorb them in this well-written biography.

Download or read book Traces of Vermeer written by Jane Jelley and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-07-14 with total page 369 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Johannes Vermeer's luminous paintings are loved and admired around the world, yet we do not understand how they were made. We see sunlit spaces; the glimmer of satin, silver, and linen; we see the softness of a hand on a lute string or letter. We recognise the distilled impression of a moment of time; and we feel it to be real. We might hope for some answers from the experts, but they are confounded too. Even with the modern technology available, they do not know why there is no evidence of any preliminary drawing; why there are shifts in focus; and why his pictures are unusually blurred. Some wonder if he might possibly have used a camera obscura to capture what he saw before him. The few traces Vermeer has left behind tell us little: there are no letters or diaries; and no reports of him at work. Jane Jelley has taken a new path in this detective story. A painter herself, she has worked with the materials of his time: the cochineal insect and lapis lazuli; the sheep bones, soot, earth, and rust. She shows us how painters made their pictures layer by layer; she investigates old secrets; and hears travellers' tales. She explores how Vermeer could have used a lens in the creation of his masterpieces. The clues were there all along. After all this time, now we can unlock the studio door, and catch a glimpse of Vermeer inside, painting light.

Download or read book Indispensable written by Gautam Mukunda and published by Harvard Business Press. This book was released on 2012-08-14 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Will your next leader be insignificant—or indispensable? The importance of leadership and the impact of individual leaders has long been the subject of debate. Are they made by history, or do they make it? In Indispensable, Harvard Business School professor Gautam Mukunda offers an enticingly fresh look at how and when individual leaders really can make a difference. By identifying and analyzing the hidden patterns of their careers, and by exploring the systems that place these leaders in positions of power, Indispensable sheds new light on how we may be able to identify the best leaders and what lessons we can learn, from both the process and the result. Profiling a mix of historic and modern figures—from Thomas Jefferson and Abraham Lincoln to Winston Churchill and Judah Folkman—and telling the stories of how they came to power and how they made the most important decisions of their lives, Indispensable reveals how, when, and where a single individual in the right place at the right time can save or destroy the organization they lead, and even change the course of history. Indispensable will also help you understand this new model so you can use it in your own life—whether you’re a citizen casting a ballot, an executive choosing your next CEO, or a leader trying to make your mark.

Download or read book Interview with a Tycoon written by Cara Colter and published by Harlequin. This book was released on 2014-09-01 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The heart of the story… Kiernan McAllister appears to have it all. One of America's most eligible bachelors, he owns a successful company and has graced many a magazine cover. So why has this devastatingly handsome man retreated to his luxurious hideaway in the mountains? Enter journalist Stacy Walker! Still smarting from being fired by her ex, she needs a big story to keep her job. Yet after spending time with Kiernan and his adorable nephew, Stacy begins to worry less about getting to the heart of the story…and more about healing the heart of this controlled, commanding man….

Download or read book France and the Americas 3 volumes written by Bill Marshall and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2005-05-24 with total page 1334 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique, multidisciplinary encyclopedia covering the impacts that French and American politics, foreign policy, and culture have had on shaping each country's identity. From 17th-century fur traders in Canada to 21st-century peacekeepers in Haiti, from France's decisive role in the Revolutionary War leading to the creation of the United States to recent disagreements over Iraq, France and the Americas charts the history of the inextricable links between France and the nations of the Americas. This comprehensive survey features an incisive introduction and a chronology of key events, spanning 400 years of France's transatlantic relations. Students of many disciplines, as well as the lay reader, will appreciate this comprehensive survey, which traces the common themes of both French policy, language, and influence throughout the Americas and the wide-ranging transatlantic influences on contemporary France.

Download or read book About Our Schools written by Mick Waters and published by Crown House Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2022-01-05 with total page 411 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foreword by Danny Dorling. Through revealing and forthright interviews with 14 secretaries of state from Kenneth Baker to Michael Gove and Gavin Williamson, together with many other leading figures in education Tim Brighouse and Mick Waters provide fascinating insights into the various evolutions and revolutions that have taken place in English state education since 1976. In so doing they highlight key areas for improvement and assess where we should go from here to enable teachers and schools to improve the learning and broaden the horizons of each and every one of their pupils whatever their talents, challenges, advantages or problems. Tim and Mick have both spent a lifetime in state-provided education first as pupils, then as teachers, and finally in various leadership and policy-making positions, both in and out of schools. About Our Schools is born out of their shared love for education and their appreciation of how schooling can be a transformative element in the lives of children and young people. All royalties from sales of this book will be donated to Barnardo's and the Compassionate Education Foundation.

Download or read book Joyful Childhood written by Emma Wilson and published by Publifye AS. This book was released on 2024-10-15 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ""Joyful Childhood"" explores the essence of early childhood happiness, challenging the notion that joy comes from material possessions or overscheduled activities. Instead, it emphasizes the importance of secure attachments, sensory exploration, and age-appropriate challenges in fostering genuine happiness. The book introduces the concept of ""co-joy,"" highlighting how shared positive experiences benefit both child and parent, creating a cycle of mutual emotional growth. Drawing on decades of research in child psychology and neuroscience, the book provides a comprehensive guide for parents and educators to create nurturing environments that promote emotional well-being and cognitive development. It explores how joyful experiences impact brain development and examines cultural influences on parenting styles. The author presents a blend of scientific insights and practical advice, offering actionable tips and case studies to illustrate key concepts. Structured in three parts, ""Joyful Childhood"" progresses from introducing the concept of childhood joy to exploring parent-child relationships and finally presenting practical applications. Key chapters delve into: - The science of childhood happiness - Building strong emotional bonds - Creating joy through everyday moments By focusing on simple, shared experiences rather than elaborate toys or activities, the book offers a refreshing perspective on cultivating lasting, positive memories in a child's formative years.