Software Development Using Scrum

The epic fantasy masterpiece that captured audiences worldwide with its breathtaking imagination and true humanity. Marked with the curse of a rampaging boar god, young Ashitaka sets off on a journey to cure his mysterious affliction. From behind the walls of an iron-mining town, Lady Eboshi arises to smash all obstacles to technological development. And from out of the forest comes Princess Mononoke, driven by a hatred of all humans. Can she and Ashitaka ally in time to stop the wildlands from being destroyed?

An inspiring guide to creating beautiful contemporary prints using the gel plate printing method.Gel plates are reusable printing plates that allow you to print without a press using a variety of techniques that involve paint, stencils, household objects, collagraphs and botanical elements to name just some. Embark on a journey into the addictive world of gel plate printing and explore the endless creative possibilities that this form of monoprinting offers with experienced mixed media artist, Susan McCreevy, as your guide.Readers can expect to master the art of gel plate printing through clever layering techniques with a focus on creating beautiful botanical-inspired paintings. Susan will demonstrate how to create dynamic abstract background layers and experiment with papers such as wet strength tissue. Depth and complexity can also be added through the use of collagraph prints and hand-drawn elements. With these captivating details completed, readers will learn how to present their w

Babies who've grown up with the bestselling touchy-feely books will love That's not my... Activity Books!Discover farm-themed things to spot, pictures to finish, shapes to trace and words to learn - all packed into the pages of this fun first activity book. Don't forget to spot little white mouse on every double page!- Perfect for children aged 2 years and above- Helps develop vocabulary and fine motor skills- Bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations support visual development- Keeps children entertained on-the-go- Discover more in the series, from favourite animals to exciting vehicles

Babies who've grown up with the bestselling touchy-feely books will love That's not my... Activity Books!Discover animal-themed things to spot, pictures to finish, shapes to trace and words to learn - all packed into the pages of this fun first activity book. Don't forget to spot little white mouse on every double page!- Perfect for children aged 2 years and above- Helps develop vocabulary and fine motor skills- Bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations support visual development- Keeps children entertained on-the-go- Discover more in the series, from favourite animals to exciting vehicles

Babies who've grown up with the bestselling touchy-feely books will love That's not my... Activity Books!Discover vehicle-themed things to spot, pictures to finish, shapes to trace and words to learn - all packed into the pages of this fun first activity book. Don't forget to spot little white mouse on every double page!- Perfect for children aged 2 years and above- Helps develop vocabulary and fine motor skills- Bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations support visual development- Keeps children entertained on-the-go- Discover more in the series, from favourite animals to beautiful sea creatures

Given the sometimes extraordinary politicization of culture, it is surprising that Sesame Street has gained acceptance and legitimacy in more than fifty countries. Sesame Street's global success raises two questions. First, how does a US icon like Sesame Street spread around the world, gaining acceptance as a local cultural product? Second, how does the nonprofit that created it, Sesame Workshop, and its partners around the world navigate cultural differences, manage conflicts, and construct shared collective representations to create Sesame Street programs that resonate with local audiences? Tamara Kay answers these questions using data from seven years of intensive ethnographic fieldwork and 200 in-depth interviews with Sesame Workshop staff and international partners-including their real-time interactions-from seventeen countries within four regions around the world. Kay argues that Sesame Workshop's secret is its engagement in coproduction, meaning it works with partners as a trans

OverviewLife is a six-level, best-selling integrated-skills series with grammar and vocabulary for young adult and adult English language learners. Known for teaching students something new about the world through inspiring National Geographic content, the third edition showcases global perspectives and contexts relevant to students’ own lives that guide them to naturally personalize the language. Life continues to help learners connect with the world through its deeply integrated critical thinking strand, which now extends to developing the visual literacy, collaboration, and problem-solving skills they need for academic and career success.Critical thinking skills development now extends into updated video lessons by developing visual literacy skills and encouraging a positive global mindset through ‘Sustainable Life’ project-based lessons.Targeted skills development and exam-style task types prepare students for success in international exams like the Cambridge suite and IELTs.The al

OverviewLife is a six-level, best-selling integrated-skills series with grammar and vocabulary for young adult and adult English language learners. Known for teaching students something new about the world through inspiring National Geographic content, the third edition showcases global perspectives and contexts relevant to students’ own lives that guide them to naturally personalize the language. Life continues to help learners connect with the world through its deeply integrated critical thinking strand, which now extends to developing the visual literacy, collaboration, and problem-solving skills they need for academic and career success.Critical thinking skills development now extends into updated video lessons by developing visual literacy skills and encouraging a positive global mindset through ‘Sustainable Life’ project-based lessons.Targeted skills development and exam-style task types prepare students for success in international exams like the Cambridge suite and IELTs.The al

OverviewLife is a six-level, best-selling integrated-skills series with grammar and vocabulary for young adult and adult English language learners. Known for teaching students something new about the world through inspiring National Geographic content, the third edition showcases global perspectives and contexts relevant to students’ own lives that guide them to naturally personalize the language. Life continues to help learners connect with the world through its deeply integrated critical thinking strand, which now extends to developing the visual literacy, collaboration, and problem-solving skills they need for academic and career success.Critical thinking skills development now extends into updated video lessons by developing visual literacy skills and encouraging a positive global mindset through ‘Sustainable Life’ project-based lessons.Targeted skills development and exam-style task types prepare students for success in international exams like the Cambridge suite and IELTs.The al

OverviewLife is a six-level, best-selling integrated-skills series with grammar and vocabulary for young adult and adult English language learners. Known for teaching students something new about the world through inspiring National Geographic content, the third edition showcases global perspectives and contexts relevant to students’ own lives that guide them to naturally personalize the language. Life continues to help learners connect with the world through its deeply integrated critical thinking strand, which now extends to developing the visual literacy, collaboration, and problem-solving skills they need for academic and career success.Critical thinking skills development now extends into updated video lessons by developing visual literacy skills and encouraging a positive global mindset through ‘Sustainable Life’ project-based lessons.Targeted skills development and exam-style task types prepare students for success in international exams like the Cambridge suite and IELTs.The al

OverviewLife is a six-level, best-selling integrated-skills series with grammar and vocabulary for young adult and adult English language learners. Known for teaching students something new about the world through inspiring National Geographic content, the third edition showcases global perspectives and contexts relevant to students’ own lives that guide them to naturally personalize the language. Life continues to help learners connect with the world through its deeply integrated critical thinking strand, which now extends to developing the visual literacy, collaboration, and problem-solving skills they need for academic and career success.Critical thinking skills development now extends into updated video lessons by developing visual literacy skills and encouraging a positive global mindset through ‘Sustainable Life’ project-based lessons.Targeted skills development and exam-style task types prepare students for success in international exams like the Cambridge suite and IELTs.The al

OverviewLife is a six-level, best-selling integrated-skills series with grammar and vocabulary for young adult and adult English language learners. Known for teaching students something new about the world through inspiring National Geographic content, the third edition showcases global perspectives and contexts relevant to students’ own lives that guide them to naturally personalize the language. Life continues to help learners connect with the world through its deeply integrated critical thinking strand, which now extends to developing the visual literacy, collaboration, and problem-solving skills they need for academic and career success.Critical thinking skills development now extends into updated video lessons by developing visual literacy skills and encouraging a positive global mindset through ‘Sustainable Life’ project-based lessons.Targeted skills development and exam-style task types prepare students for success in international exams like the Cambridge suite and IELTs.The al

The Oxford Handbook of Social Welfare in the Global South offers a critical examination of social protection systems across the Global South, interrogating their role in addressing inequality, mitigating crises, and fostering transformative development. Structured around three core themes--equity, resilience, and systemic change--the volume explores how social protection policies are designed, contested, and reconfigured in diverse political and economic contexts. Moving beyond technocratic assessments, it situates social protection within broader struggles over rights, governance, and social justice, revealing both the promises and limitations of these systems in an era of compounding global challenges. This handbook bring together leading scholars and practitioners to dissect the interplay between social protection and development across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East. Contributions interrogate how cash transfers, healthcare reforms, and labor policies function as i

Third-grader Amina Banana is back in book three of this chapter book series, navigating new responsibilities at home and growing financial stresses, from National Book Award winner Shifa Safadi. When Amina's family hits hard times, and her dad has been gone working more, she is determined to help her family out. Using her math skills, she develops a new formula. Find a way to make groceries cheaper? + make money (how) + what else? = us being happy From clipping coupons to selling zaatar sandwiches and more--will her formula to make money work?

The Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SOTL) is a systematic and evidence-based approach to examining teaching and improving learning that is openly shared. In the summer and fall of 2024, the National Academies Global Forum on Innovation in Health Professional Education held a public workshop series exploring current and future applications of SOTL to health professional education and elevating its critical value for advancing health professional workforce development across the education to practice continuum. This Proceedings of a Workshop highlights the presentations and discussions that occurred at the workshop.

Celebrate all things lucky with The Very Hungry Caterpillar!Using a range of colorful images from the World of Eric Carle and featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar, this charming board book showcases different examples of luck, from four-leaf clovers to rainbows and more. The perfect gift to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

Join Bluey and Bingo as they play games at the weekend.It’s the weekend! What games will Bluey and Bingo play? Join them and discover what happens when Dad buys a statue that is definitely not a magic statue and meet Bingo’s new bug friend!“You sold me a magic statue!”“Give me back my dollar-ee-doos!”This board book will keep little ones entertained at the weekend!Don’t miss these other awesome Bluey books:Bluey: Granny MobileBluey: BBQBluey: Daddy RobotBluey is an Emmy award-winning Australian children's television programme following the adventures of a loveable six-year-old Blue Heeler Puppy, Bluey and her family. It’s currently showing on Disney+, BBC iPlayer and CBeebies in the UK. Bluey enjoys exploring the world and using her imagination to turn everyday life into an amazing adventure. Join Bluey in this fun collection of story, activity and novelty books that celebrate play.

Find out how a submarine works in this interactive book with flaps and holes.Lift flaps and peep through holes to explore with a little sub on a deep-sea dive. Find out how the sub works by opening it up and peeping inside at the cockpit and the ballast tanks, and help the crew collect deep-sea samples using the mechanical arms. There's lots to learn about marine life, too - investigate what an octopus is guarding, meet a hammerhead shark and switch off the sub lights to see all the glowing creatures in the dark.

Meet six friendly hippos in this exciting addition to the much-loved That's not my... series.With their bright, bold, eye-catching illustrations and fuzzy, furry, smooth and soft tactile patches on each page, babies and toddlers love the best-selling That's not my... books.- That's not my... books are designed to be shared, and support sensory and language development.- Don't forget to spot the little white mouse on every page!- DID YOU KNOW...? One That's not my... book is sold every minute in the UK!- With over 80 titles to choose from, there's a That's not my... book for everyone.

In an all-new adventure set in the world of Disney’s The Owl House, Luz, Eda, King, and the gang return in The Long-Lived King, an original graphic novel cowritten by series creator Dana Terrace.Set after the events of the series finale, dive deeper into the Boiling Isles than ever before.King has never fully considered what it means to be a Titan—until now. Burdened by the knowledge that he will outlive his beloved Owl House family, he’s still determined to enjoy every moment he can with them. Even if that means using one of the Collector’s devices to wipe away his sad memories.But when King accidentally erases Luz’s memories, he must enlist the Collector and Eda to help him recover Luz’s memories and confront their deepest fears along the way. Packed with humor, action, and stunning black-and-white illustrations in a fresh, manga-inspired style, this graphic novel welcomes readers back to The Owl House with an unforgettable adventure.