Download or read book Two Big Differences written by Ian Ross Singleton and published by M-Graphics Pub.. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Zinaida Bondarenko is returning to Odessa, Ukraine from Detroit, USA, with one companion, Valentine Pechenko, a Ukrainian-American who is in love with her. Zina came to Detroit in search of her mother, met Valinka (Valentine), and forged a strange relationship with him. Now Zina-as Valinka ends up calling her-has been deported. Upon their return to Odessa, they are greeted by her father and a country at the brink of war with Russia. It's 2014, and the Euromaidan Movement is underway in Kiev. Odessa appears to be taking her usual unique path.On May 2nd, 2014, the worst violent event in Odessa since the Great Patriotic War (World War II) took place in the fire in the Building of Trade Unions along Kulikovo Field. This event will bring Zina's and Valinka's journeys to an end. It will both unite and divide Odessa. It will show how even Odessa, long thought to be "not Ukraine" because of the language (most Odessans still speak Russian), must decide on her identity.
Download or read book Spot the Differences written by George Eastman House and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The pairs of photographs in this book, dating back to the 1800s, depict an array of subjects. The images appear to be the same but they're not.
Download or read book We re Different We re the Same Sesame Street written by Bobbi Kates and published by Random House Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who better than Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to teach us that though we may all look different on the outside—deep down, we are all very much alike? Elmo and his Sesame Street friends help teach toddlers and the adults in their lives that everyone is the same on the inside, and it's our differences that make this wonderful world, which is home to us all, an interesting—and special—place. This enduring, colorful, and charmingly illustrated book offers an easy, enjoyable way to learn about differences—and what truly matters. We’re Different, We’re the Same is an engaging read for toddlers and adults alike that reinforces how we all have the same needs, desires, and feelings.
Download or read book An Introduction to Personality Individual Differences and Intelligence written by Nick Haslam and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2017-02-25 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of this popular textbook builds on the strengths of the first, continuing its reputation for clarity, accessibility, conceptual sophistication and panoramic coverage of personality and intelligence. The authorship team is enriched by the addition of two high-profile international scholars, Luke Smillie and John Song, whose expertise broadens and deepens the text. New to this edition: Chapters exploring the neurobiological, genetic and evolutionary foundations of personality; and emotion, motivation and personality processes An enhanced coverage of personality disorders A thoroughly revised and extended section on intelligence which now addresses cognitive abilities and their biological bases; the role of intelligence in everyday life; and emotional intelligence A brand new companion website that includes a substantial test bank and lecture slides. An Introduction to Personality, Individual Differences and Intelligence, Second Edition is a key textbook for all psychology students on a personality or individual differences course.
Download or read book Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations for 2011 written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book New Perspectives on Individual Differences in Language Learning and Teaching written by Mirosław Pawlak and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-04-05 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volume constitutes an attempt to capture the intricate relationship between individual learner differences and other variables which are of interest to theorists, researchers and practitioners representing such diverse branches of applied linguistics as psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, pragmatics or language teaching methodology. It brings together contributions by Polish and international authors, including leading experts in the field, touching upon changing perspectives on individual variation, cognitive, affective and social variables, learning deficits as well as their impact on learning and teaching. It offers a multifaceted perspective on these problems and shows how theory and research can be translated into classroom practice.
Download or read book Individual Differences and Personality written by Michael C. Ashton and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Individual Differences and Personality, Third Edition provides a comprehensive overview of research on personality. The book begins with the main approaches to the study of personality, basic principles of personality measurement, the concept of personality traits, and the major dimensions of personality variation. Further chapters review personality change and stability, biological causal mechanisms, genetic and environmental influences and evolutionary adaptive function. Personality disorders are examined as are life outcomes—such as relationships, work, health, and others—that are predicted by personality characteristics. The book additionally examines important individual differences, such as mental abilities, vocational interests, religious beliefs, political attitudes and sexuality. The third edition is updated with new findings on age-related differences in personality, on sexual orientation and personality, on socially desirable responding in personality assessment, and on the biological and social origins of mental ability differences. Treatments of several topics have been streamlined, including reliability and validity, developmental change, genetic and environmental influences and the structure of mental abilities. Organized by issues in personality research rather than by theorists Identifies main traits in personality and explains personality assessment Examines the impact of personality on life outcomes Explores developmental, genetic and evolutionary aspects of personality Includes other psychological characteristics (abilities, interests, beliefs and attitudes)
Download or read book Sex Differences written by Linda Mealey and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2000-04-13 with total page 480 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sex Differences serves as an advanced text for courses in evolutionary and human biology, psychology, and sexuality and gender studies. It also serves as a reference source for academic professionals in these disciplines. The book covers the evolution of sex and sex differences, and sex differences and sexual strategies in non-human and human animals. The final chapter addresses issues of sex and gender in interpersonal relationships, organizations and politics. Diagrams, graphs, charts, and tables illustrate key concepts; cartoons and photos provide visual breaks and an element of humor. Examines sexual differences from a multi-level comparative approach Contains a thorough coverage of literature through 1998 and into 1999 Illustrates pages with a generous use of cartoons, photos, figures, and diagrams Invites bonus learning with special interest boxes interspersed throughout text Presents a critical analysis Includes a combination of feminist and evolutionary thinking
Download or read book Managing Cultural Differences written by Robert T. Moran and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011 with total page 585 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new eighth edition provides a leading edge text that provides insight for interacting with other cultures, working on cross-cultural teams and provides a framework for building long-lasting relationships in a diverse global business environment.
Download or read book Annual Bulletin written by Nigeria. Agricultural Department and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The impact of cultural differences on cross border mergers at the example of DaimlerChrysler written by Romy Trajanov and published by diplom.de. This book was released on 2006-01-19 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inhaltsangabe:Abstract: In the last decade many companies on a global basis are going international in order to become global players. The opening of global markets (e.g. the establishment of the Single European Market and the ratification of the Maastricht Treaty in 1992) was a key driver for international mergers and acquisitions. Companies form international mergers and acquisitions to achieve the competitive position of global advantage and local responsiveness as well as to grow rapidly. Mergers create synergies for all involved companies as various tangible and intangible assets will be combined whose value is greater than the sum of their individual worth. Additional factors of production offering competitive advantage can be found. Employees play an essential role for the success of merging companies, therefore it is crucial already to deal with cultural aspects as a component of the due diligence process. This creates an understanding of different national and organizational cultures for all involved cross-border merging companies. The national culture is an integral part of the overall corporate culture of the firm, which is applicable for all merging partners. The merger of DaimlerChrysler in 1998 which created one of the biggest car companies is used as an example in this study to underline cultural implications within the merging process of global players. Cultural difficulties occurred between the more easy-going and more flexible style of Chrysler and the well structured and bureaucratic style of Daimler-Benz. This was the basis of different working styles, decision making and communication processes within the company. This incompatibility of the two different cultural aspects was realized too late and became very difficult to be overcome. That is why at the end it was no merger of equals but one company dominating over the other. The complexity of the DaimlerChrysler merger shows the different aspects of cultural difference awareness. The reader of this study will get a deeper insight into the issues of culture and its importance to be considered in cross-border merger processes. In this context further different national culture models will be analysed as well as the cultural implementation into organisations in general. Furthermore after presenting the merger process of DaimlerChrysler and its reasons, failures in management and cultural implementation by both companies will be discovered which caused the cultural [...]
Download or read book Commons Sustainability Democratization written by Hans Peter Hansen and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2016-01-22 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents theoretical discussions and practical examples of Action Research from Scandinavia, Latin America and Africa, primarily dealing with how to combine nature conservation and management with local democratic community development, seeing the renewal of Commons as a way to transcend the present dichotomy between these two dimensions.
Download or read book Developmental and Fetal Origins of Differences in Monozygotic Twins written by Alexandra Matias and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2020-05-15 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Developmental and Fetal Origins of Differences in Monozygotic Twins: From Genetics to Environmental Factors examines the major causes of discordance in monozygotic twins, from genetic, to environmental influences, including discussions on the genetic, epigenetic, fetal and environmental factors. Twin differences discussed include malformations, deformations and disruptions secondary to inequitable division of the early embryo, chromosome and single gene mosaicism, Nonrandom X chromosome inactivation, mitochondrial heteroplasmy, epigenetic variation, and variable and inequitable blood supply, among other influences. Differences in hemoglobin levels, placentation and amniotic fluid are also examined, while full color images illustrate discordant anomalies and twin differences throughout. Examines the major causes of discordance in monozygotic twins and their relevance for future studies and clinical management Discusses NIPT in MZ twins, twin imaging during fetal development, blood tests and forensic analysis Features contributions from international experts in twin genetics and developmental biology
Download or read book The Pig written by Richard Lutwyche and published by Ivy Press. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At any given time there are around one billion pigs in the world; that’s one for every seven of us. And where would we be without them? Prolific, ubiquitous, smart, adaptable, able to turn garbage into good-quality protein just by eating it, pigs have been our companions since neolithic days when they obligingly domesticated themselves, coming in out if the wild to truffle around our waste pits. It’s not all about the bacon: the resourceful pig, now reformatted in micro packages, has developed a whole new career as a portable pet. And thanks to the recent genome mapping we now know that pig physiology is remarkably similar to our own. The Pig: A Natural History covers evolution from prehistoric “hell pig” to placid porker; anatomy, biology, and behavior; the pig’s contribution to our lives; and the high profile of this remarkable beast in popular culture.
Download or read book Integration of Health Telematics Into Medical Practice written by Michael Nerlich and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Title page -- Preface -- Acknowledgements -- Contents -- A Telemedicine Guideline for the Practice of Teleconsultation -- Medical Telematics in Disaster Response -- Architecture and Tools for Open, Interoperable and Portable EHRs -- Telemedicine in Extreme Environments: Analogs for Space Flight -- Development of a Robotic Navigation and Fracture Fixation System -- A Readiness Model for Telehealth Is it possible to Pre-Determine How Prepared Communities are to Implement Telehealth? -- An Automated Diagnostic System for Tubular Carcinoma of the Breast - An Overview of Approach and Considerations -- Data Analysis Now and Then: Significant Changes in Approaches and Results -- Software Agents in Surgery: An Update -- Technologies for Haptic Systems in Telemedicine -- Cybercare NDMS: An Improved Strategy for Biodefense Using Information Technologies -- A Communication-Theory Based View on Telemedical Communication -- Implementation of TeleCare Services: Benefit Assessment and Organisational Models -- LifeGuard - Recording, Evaluation and Wireless Transmission of Medical Data -- NOAH - A Mobile Emergency Care System -- Author Index
Download or read book Optimal Control Models in Finance written by Ping Chen and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-06-18 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book reports initial efforts in providing some useful extensions in - nancial modeling; further work is necessary to complete the research agenda. The demonstrated extensions in this book in the computation and modeling of optimal control in finance have shown the need and potential for further areas of study in financial modeling. Potentials are in both the mathematical structure and computational aspects of dynamic optimization. There are needs for more organized and coordinated computational approaches. These ext- sions will make dynamic financial optimization models relatively more stable for applications to academic and practical exercises in the areas of financial optimization, forecasting, planning and optimal social choice. This book will be useful to graduate students and academics in finance, mathematical economics, operations research and computer science. Prof- sional practitioners in the above areas will find the book interesting and inf- mative. The authors thank Professor B.D. Craven for providing extensive guidance and assistance in undertaking this research. This work owes significantly to him, which will be evident throughout the whole book. The differential eq- tion solver “nqq” used in this book was first developed by Professor Craven. Editorial assistance provided by Matthew Clarke, Margarita Kumnick and Tom Lun is also highly appreciated. Ping Chen also wants to thank her parents for their constant support and love during the past four years.
Download or read book Motorships written by Alfred Cecil Hardy and published by . This book was released on 1926 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
