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An exuberantly illustrated true story about innovation, community, and the power of music. In Cateura, Paraguay, a town built on a landfill, music teacher Favio Chavez longed to help the families living and working amid the hills of trash. How could he help them find hope for the future? Favio started giving music lessons to Cateura's children, but soon he encountered a serious problem. He had more students than instruments! But Favio had a strange and wonderful idea: what if this recyclers' town had its own recycled orchestra? Favio and Col? a brilliant local carpenter, began to experiment with transforming garbage into wonder. Old glue canisters became violins; paint cans became violas; drainpipes became flutes and saxophones. With repurposed instruments in their hands, the children of Cateura could fill their community--and the world--with the sounds of a better tomorrow. Based on an incredible true story, Building an Orchestra of Hope offers an unforgettable picture of human dignit

From the New York Times bestselling creator of the Hazardous Tales series comes an exciting activity book that puts kids’ writing, drawing, and researching to the test! Do you have what it takes to be a Hazardous Cartoonist?Make your own way through history! Readers will tackle seventy-one comic creating challenges, with help from some of their favorite characters from the series! With each challenge, young cartoonists will learn new skills, from sound effects and character creation to building their own ten-page comic. This hardcore comics workbook will get kids writing their own thrilling, shocking, gruesome, and totally true histories!

Contemporary digital designers work across programmes, platforms and disciplines, but there’s not always enough time to become an expert in everything before having to get stuck in to your next project. This is a hands-on approach to take you through the building blocks, common skills and hacks across all forms of digital design so you understand the fundamentals and can start creating straight away.Assistant Professor David Leicester Hardy uses his years as a teacher and professional designer to provide exercises, activities and instruction so you can make connections and become familiar with topics from:- User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI) and Interaction Design (IxD)- Animation and motion graphics- Virtual (VR), augmented (AR) and mixed realityMirroring the real multidisciplinary approaches of digital designers, this book will help you work fluidly and efficiently, whatever the project.

《數學名著譯叢：數學物理方法II》系統地提供了為解決各種重要物理問題所需的基本數學方法。全書分三卷出版，卷II的內容基本上與卷I無關，是從數學物理的觀點來處理偏微分方程理論的，其中包括：一階偏微分方程的一般理論、高階偏微分方程、勢論及橢圓型微分方程、兩個自變量的雙曲型微分方程和多于兩個自變量的雙曲型微分方程。《數學名著譯叢：數學物理方法II》內容十分豐富，可供數學、物理、力學等方面的研究工作者、教師和學生參考。

Join Bear for a whole day of adventures! Little ones can place more than 250 reusable stickers to dress Bear for the weather, match shapes at school, decorate for a birthday party and more. Based on the bestselling Bear series, this endearing sticker book offers young children an opportunity for both structured and creative hands-on learning.

The New York Times bestselling character Pinkalicious makes a holiday sweater for her Secret Snowman gift in this Level One I Can Read!Pinkalicious can’t wait to make her best friend, Molly, a pinkatastic holiday sweater for her Secret Snowman gift. But knitting a sweater is so much harder than it looks. Will Pinkalicious be able to make Molly the most pinkamazing and pinkadazzling holiday sweater ever? This sweet holiday story is the perfect blend of humor and heart and a great holiday addition for Pinkalicious fans.Pinkalicious and the Holiday Sweater is a Level One I Can Read!, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.Readers can watch Pinkalicious and Peter on the funtastic PBS KIDS TV series Pinkalicious & Peterrific!

This self-contained introduction to machine learning, designed from the start with engineers in mind, will equip students with everything they need to start applying machine learning principles and algorithms to real-world engineering problems. With a consistent emphasis on the connections between estimation, detection, information theory, and optimization, it includes: an accessible overview of the relationships between machine learning and signal processing, providing a solid foundation for further study; clear explanations of the differences between state-of-the-art techniques and more classical methods, equipping students with all the understanding they need to make informed technique choices; demonstration of the links between information-theoretical concepts and their practical engineering relevance; reproducible examples using Matlab, enabling hands-on student experimentation. Assuming only a basic understanding of probability and linear algebra, and accompanied by lecture slide

The beloved character Harry the Dirty Dog returns in this brand-new Level One I Can Read! A fun story to share with all dog fans, as well as families and classrooms.Harry, the mischievous little white dog with black spots, isn't happy when the children blame him for a squirrel's bad behavior. When he tries to explain what happened, he only makes it worse. Can Harry find a way out of trouble?Harry's Squirrel Trouble is a Level One I Can Read and Guided Reading Level J, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.Created in the style of Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham, this is an irresistible I Can Read story featuring a classic children's book character--perfect for young dog lovers and fans of Harry the Dirty Dog!Gene Zion and Margaret Bloy Graham's Harry the Dirty D

Educational theory and practice are historically influenced by the view of behavioral psychologists that learning is synonymous with behavior change. Helping People Learn argues for the practical importance of an alternate view, that learning is synonymous with a change in the meaning of experience. Based on the foundations of cognitive psychology and constructivist epistemology, this book presents a science of education that can guide the development of successful and meaningful educational programs. It serves as a sequel to the best-selling Learning How to Learn and includes ideas developed through the author's research and training programs conducted over the past thirty years. It emphasises the power of the knowledge representation tool 'concept maps', designed to facilitate meaningful learning and creativity. This book capitalises on the advances in technology and is of interest to students, professionals and researchers in educational psychology and learning theory.

Educational theory and practice are historically influenced by the view of behavioral psychologists that learning is synonymous with behavior change. Helping People Learn argues for the practical importance of an alternate view, that learning is synonymous with a change in the meaning of experience. Based on the foundations of cognitive psychology and constructivist epistemology, this book presents a science of education that can guide the development of successful and meaningful educational programs. It serves as a sequel to the best-selling Learning How to Learn and includes ideas developed through the author's research and training programs conducted over the past thirty years. It emphasises the power of the knowledge representation tool 'concept maps', designed to facilitate meaningful learning and creativity. This book capitalises on the advances in technology and is of interest to students, professionals and researchers in educational psychology and learning theory.

Favorite preschool character Hazel the cat learns to overcome her fear of spooky things in this Halloween storybook. Join Suki the hedgehog, Axel the raccoon, Tibor the hippo, and Hazel the cat as they enjoy an exciting and spooky Halloween adventure. This storybook, based on the adorable preschool show now airing on Hulu, teaches youngsters that spooky things can be fun! Includes a sheet of stickers and punch-out cards for extra fun!

The perfect gift for just the right moment in a baby and parent's life.Welcome to Beginning Baby, a line of novelty board books and gifts designed to give little ones a bright start! Vetted by early childhood experts and thoughtfully created with input from parents and caregivers, each Beginning Baby book explores educational concepts tied to early learning milestones, building a foundation for a strong beginning. An adorable and energetic cast of animal characters guide babies through early learning concepts in a playful way that reinforces ideas through rhythm and repetition and engages eyes and hands with flaps, moving parts, mirrors, or tabs. With its irresistible interactive elements, colorful and decorative designs, and strong educational framework, Beginning Baby makes growing and learning for babies as easy as playing and dreaming―and also makes the perfect gift for new families.It's a busy day for the Beginning Baby animal friends, and they could use some help! In YOU'RE A HEL

The perfect baby present and self-purchase for just the right moment in a baby and parent's life.Welcome to Beginning Baby, a line of novelty board books and gifts designed to give little ones a bright start! Vetted by early childhood experts and thoughtfully created with input from parents and caregivers, each Beginning Baby book explores educational concepts tied to early learning milestones, building a foundation for a strong beginning. An adorable and energetic cast of animal characters guide babies through early learning concepts in a playful way that reinforces ideas through rhythm and repetition and engages eyes and hands with flaps, moving parts, mirrors, or tabs. With its irresistible interactive elements, colorful and decorative designs, and strong educational framework, Beginning Baby makes growing and learning for babies as easy as playing and dreaming―and also makes the perfect gift for new families.The beloved song "Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes" comes to life in this

Join Maisy for a very busy day learning about all sorts of different jobs. A book of first words focusing on vocabulary used in ten popular workplaces including a building site, a school, a fire station and even outer space! What do you want to be when you grow up? Explore different workplaces with Maisy and learn all the important first words for different workplaces including a sports stadium, a hospital, a garage, a space station and more! With bright, colourful, clearly labelled pictures to help broaden vocabulary and understanding and bold, easy-to-use tabs which are perfect for helping little ones to locate their favourite pages again and again. Early learning is so much fun!

Discover the key battles, tactics, technologies, and turning points of the Second World War – the epic conflict that shaped the modern world.Combining authoritative, exciting text and bold explanatory graphics, The World War II Book explores the causes, key events, and lasting consequences of the Second World War.Using the original, graphic-led approach of the series, entries profile more than 90 of the key ideas and events during and surrounding the conflict – from the rise of Hitler and Fascism in the 1930s to Pearl Harbor, the D-Day landings, and the bombing of Hiroshima to the founding of the State of Israel in 1948.Offering a uniquely compelling, accessible, and immediate history of the war, The World War II Book shows how key battles, political and economic forces, individual leaders, and technological advances influenced the course of the conflict.

A history of the colorful and complex kingdom of cosplay and fandom fashion by Andrew Liptak, journalist, historian, and member of the legendary fan-based Star Wars organization the 501st Legion. In recent years, cosplay-the practice of dressing up in costume as a character-has exploded, becoming a mainstream cultural phenomenon. But what are the circumstances that made its rise possible? Andrew Liptak-a member of the legendary 501st Legion, an international fan-based organization dedicated to the dark side of Star Wars-delves into the origins and culture of cosplay to answer this question. Cosplay: A History looks at the practice's ever-growing fandom and conventions, its roots in 15th-century costuming, the relationship between franchises and the cosplayers they inspire, and the technology that brings even the most intricate details in these costumes to life. Cosplay veterans and newcomers alike will find much to relish in this rich and comprehensive history.

50 accessible moves and exercises for everyday calm and strengthHannah Barrett's revolutionary Yoga, Anywhere will prompt you to find connection, movement and mindfulness no matter where you are.Featuring 50 short, easy movements and techniques, presented in the handy form of a card pack, you can mix and match to create your own flows or use one of the guided sequences provided. This handbag essential provides the building blocks for getting in touch with your body and mind. A resource for you to turn to again and again whether you're looking for strength, calm, energy or stress relief. Best yet, none of what you will find here requires much more space than that which your body already fills.With beautiful illustrations, inspiring quotes and detailed step-by-step instructions, there couldn't be a simpler way to keep your body supple and your mind clear.

A roadmap for building strong and secure relationships for those who struggle with anxiety in their romantic connections. An estimated 47 million Americans identify as having an anxious attachment style that can make being in relationships turbulent and emotionally taxing for them. According to groundbreaking research in the field of Attachment, anxious types are more prone to insecurity, jealousy, codependency and other behaviors that get in the way of finding and sustaining love. In Anxiously Attached, seasoned psychotherapist and couples counselor Jessica Baum guides readers through understanding their attachment style at its core and building the inner strength and self-love that will lead them to more secure and satisfying relationships. Developed over ten years in private practice, Jessica Baum's signature Self-Full(R) Method has helped her clients get off the toxic rollercoaster of anxious attachment and discover the secure and mutually supportive relationships they deserve. In

Based on newly opened Vatican archives, a groundbreaking, explosive, and riveting book about Pope Pius XII and his actions during World War II, including how he responded to the Holocaust, by the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Pope and Mussolini.When Pope Pius XII died in 1958, his papers were sealed in the Vatican Secret Archives, leaving unanswered questions about what he knew and did during World War II. Those questions have only grown and festered, making Pius XII one of the most controversial popes in Church history, especially now as the Vatican prepares to canonize him.In 2020, Pius XII’s archives were finally opened, and David I. Kertzer―widely recognized as one of the world’s leading Vatican scholars―has been mining this new material ever since, revealing how the pope came to set aside moral leadership in order to preserve his church’s power.Based on thousands of never-before-seen documents not only from the Vatican, but from archives in Italy, Germany, France, Britain,

This early-learning workbook is full of fun activities to help develop your child's fine motor skills.Improve your preschooler's fine-motor skills with Priddy Learning: Scissor Skills, a fun activity book from Priddy Books.This 80-page paperback workbook is designed to encourage safe scissor practice, with varying activities to engage children aged three and over. The exercises increase in difficulty as you go through the book and also include ideas for pasting and creating your own pictures so there is something for every ability level.Each page is perforated which helps for easy-cutting and so that your child's proud artwork can be displayed afterwards. Activities such as shapes, puzzles, mazes, and more are bright and appealing and the quality paper is easy for children to handle and cut without tearing.Part of the Priddy Learning Workbook series which includes; Priddy Learning Tracing & Pen Control, Priddy Learning: Lowercase Alphabet, Priddy Learning Uppercase Alphabet, Priddy

A high school student can create deep Q-learning code to control her robot, without any understanding of the meaning of 'deep' or 'Q', or why the code sometimes fails. This book is designed to explain the science behind reinforcement learning and optimal control in a way that is accessible to students with a background in calculus and matrix algebra. A unique focus is algorithm design to obtain the fastest possible speed of convergence for learning algorithms, along with insight into why reinforcement learning sometimes fails. Advanced stochastic process theory is avoided at the start by substituting random exploration with more intuitive deterministic probing for learning. Once these ideas are understood, it is not difficult to master techniques rooted in stochastic control. These topics are covered in the second part of the book, starting with Markov chain theory and ending with a fresh look at actor-critic methods for reinforcement learning.

Most systems involved in a chemical process plant are interactive multivariable systems, to control which, the transfer function matrix model is required. This lucid book considers the identification and control of such systems. It discusses open loop and closed loop identification methods, as well as the design of multivariable controllers based on steady state gain matrix. Simple methods for designing controllers based on transfer function matrix model have been reviewed. The design of controllers for non-square systems, and closed loop identification of multivariable unstable systems by the optimization method are also covered. Several simulation examples and exercise problems at the end of each chapter further help the reader consolidate the knowledge gained. This book will be useful to any engineering student, researcher or practitioner who works with interactive, multivariable control systems.

Children's curiosity about their lives and worlds motivates many interests. Yet, adults often have fixed ideas about what children's interests are and have been criticised for trivialising children's interests. This book offers a critical and accessible engagement with research on children's interests that challenges us to move beyond surface-level understandings.Children's Interests, Inquiries and Identities argues that the powerful relationship between interests and informal learning has been under-recognised and undervalued. The book proposes new principles for understanding children's learning. It provides evidence that we need to look beyond the activities or topics children may currently be selecting to find out who and what has stimulated their interests, how we might identify and interpret interests more analytically and deeply, and how we might respond and engage with these in ways that take children's interests seriously.Moving beyond play-based activities, Helen Hedges expla

Bond with your canine friend and learn how to train the dog that’s in front of you with relationship-based methods. It’s the easiest and most effective way to get happy, noticeable results.Your dog is your faithful friend, and they’re happiest when they’re by your side. But without some basic training, a dog can turn your life―and your house!―upside down. Chock-full of clear and easy-to-follow training tips and helpful color photos to illustrate, this guide will make you and your dog the best-behaved pair at the dog park!In this book, you get:Simple suggestions on establishing and strengthening your bond with your dog.A look at the collars, leashes, toys, treats, and other teaching tools you need.Terrific tips for keeping your training sessions exciting and upbeat so you both enjoy them.Easy lessons on housetraining and teaching basic commands, like sit, stay, and come.Pointers on using the positive lure-and-reward method to correct problem behaviors.Fun tutorials for teaching your dog

Lessons on building a business and maintaining balance by the New York Times bestselling author, media personality, mogul, and mother, based on her hit podcast and her own career as a serial entrepreneur and brand builder.Consider this book your strategic toolbox, full of Bethenny’s smartest and most practical no-nonsense business principles and tactics, illustrated through her own compelling stories and lessons from the entrepreneurial front and experience building the successful Skinnygirl and Bethenny brands, becoming a successful television and podcast producer, and managing her philanthropic foundation. She also shares wisdom from her conversations with highly accomplished people from Mark Cuban to Hillary Clinton, Candace Bushnell to Matthew McConaughey and many more, on what it takes to be successful at every level in an authentic way.So many women, including stay-at-home moms yearning for more, entrepreneurs, and 9-to-5ers see this time of disruption as an open road. As Bethenn

Priddy Learning: My First Colors is an ideal introduction to colors for preschoolers, and features a striking color wheel with spinner.Priddy Learning: My First Colors is a fun introduction to colors

The interdisciplinary field of the learning sciences encompasses educational psychology, cognitive science, computer science, and anthropology, among other disciplines. The Cambridge Handbook of the Learning Sciences, first published in 2006, is the definitive introduction to this innovative approach to teaching, learning, and educational technology. In this significantly revised third edition, leading scholars incorporate the latest research to provide seminal overviews of the field. This research is essential in developing effective innovations that enhance student learning - including how to write textbooks, design educational software, prepare effective teachers, and organize classrooms. The chapters illustrate the importance of creating productive learning environments both inside and outside school, including after school clubs, libraries, and museums. The Handbook has proven to be an essential resource for graduate students, researchers, consultants, software designers, and poli

A graphic extension of Sam Lewitt's 2021 exhibition at Z33 House of Contemporary Art, Design and Architecture, Belgium. CURE (the Work) is a graphic extension of Sam Lewitt's 2021 exhibition at Z33 House of Contemporary Art, Design and Architecture, Belgium. Lewitt's exhibition departs from the recent closure and demolition of Ford Genk, formerly a major employer in the region. As Ford Genk was undergoing demolition, the new wing of Z33 was under construction in the nearby city of Hasselt. CURE (the Work) retools elements of the demolished factory, as well as two manual earth ramming presses compacting soil extracted from the Ford site, recasting the galleries at Z33 as a production line for interlocking compressed earth blocks: a low-cost building material designed for self-help housing in so-called developing countries, as well as practitioners of small-scale ecological self-sufficiency. Each stage in the brick production process--compressing, curing, and stacking--is separated withi

"Boaler is one of those rare and remarkable educators who not only know the secret of great teaching but also know how to give that gift to others." -- CAROL DWECK, author of Mindset"Jo Boaler is one of the most creative and innovative educators today. Limitless Mind marries cutting-edge brain science with her experience in the classroom, not only proving that each of us has limitless potential but offering strategies for how we can achieve it." -- LAURENE POWELL JOBS"A courageous freethinker with fresh ideas on learning." -- BOOKLISTIn this revolutionary book, a professor of education at Stanford University and acclaimed math educator who has spent decades studying the impact of beliefs and bias on education, reveals the six keys to unlocking learning potential, based on the latest scientific findings.From the moment we enter school as children, we are made to feel as if our brains are fixed entities, capable of learning certain things and not others, influenced exclusively by genetic

Join Zog the dragon on a flip-the-flap adventure! Lift the colourful, chunky card flaps in this fun board book, perfect for small hands. With a gentle opposites theme, this board book will also help increase hand-eye co-ordination, develop speech and aid learning through repetition. Based on the bestselling book Zog by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the creators of The Gruffalo.Story based on the bestselling book Zog by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo, and Stick Man Zog is also a fabulous BBC TV production with superstars Lenny Henry and Kit HarringtonLearn about opposites with fun, interactive flaps

For all young truck lovers and fans of books like Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site! Watch a series of amazing construction vehicles―a dump truck, a bulldozer, and many others―build a building unlike any other. Then delight in the surprise ending, where young readers and listeners can see that the trucks are actually toys that a little boy is playing with! Bulldozers, dump trucks, and cranes are just a few of the vehicles working together in these pages to build something incredible. The payloader makes the hole for the foundation ("DIG"), the semi-loader brings in the huge blocks ("HAUL"), and the crane lifts them up ("HOIST"). But is this a real construction site, or a boy's backyard? And after the structure is done, what happens next? Yes, the inevitable: he makes it all tumble down and is ready to start all over again! Here is an ingenious book that showcases all kinds of trucks and celebrates the joy of imaginative play. But it is also a marvel of ingenuity on the part of

An insightful biography, based on exclusive research, of Queen Elizabeth II, bringing us the full story of one of our greatest and best-loved monarchs as she celebrates her Platinum Jubilee.The definitive new biography of Her Majesty The Queen by one of Britain’s leading royal authorities.With original insights from those who know her best, new interviews with world leaders and access to unseen papers, bestselling author Robert Hardman explores the full, astonishing life of our longest reigning monarch in this compellingly authoritative yet intimate biography. Elizabeth II was not born to be queen. Yet from her accession as a young mother of two in 1952 to the age of Covid-19, she has proved an astute and quietly determined figure, leading her family and her people through more than seventy years of unprecedented social change. She has faced constitutional crises, confronted threats against her life, rescued the Commonwealth, seen her prime ministers come and go, charmed world leaders,

The Queen details the intriguing life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, highlighting her commitment to service, sacrifice, and the Commonwealth of nations over which she has ruled longer than any other British monarch. The Queen is a timely book with beautiful photos and fascinating details about one of the most famous women of modern times: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning British monarch in history.“Throughout all my life and with all my heart I shall strive to be worthy of your trust.” ―Queen Elizabeth II, Coronation Speech, June 2, 1953The Queen has reigned for seventy years, and has endured the ups and downs that long life will bring. She was a beacon of hope during and after the Second World War in difficult times when the world faced a precarious future, and she has served as a role model for generations of men and women who continue to be in awe of her commitment to service, sacrifice, and the Commonwealth of nations over which she rules. The abdication of

Around the world, populist parties have sprung up in formerly and formally liberal-democratic polities, challenging their existing political parties and leaders, and frequently overwhelming them. These challenges and successes were rarely predicted, arriving so soon after the wave of liberal democratic and constitutional enthusiasms, proclamations and institution-building which peaked in the 1990s. Bringing together scholars from law, political science and philosophy, this collection explores the character of contemporary populisms and their relationships to constitutional democracy. With contributors from around the world, it offers a diverse range of nuanced perspectives on populism as a global phenomenon. Using comparative and multi-disciplinary techniques, this book considers the specifics and similarities of populisms, and raises general questions about their nature and potential futures.

In this global and comparative study of Pacific War incarceration environments we explore the arc of the Pacific Basin as an archipelagic network of militarized penal sites. Grounded in spatial, physical and material analyses focused on experiences of civilian internees, minority citizens, and enemy prisoners of war, the book offers an architectural and urban understanding of the unfolding history and aftermath of World War II in the Pacific. Examples are drawn from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, and North America. The Architecture of Confinement highlights the contrasting physical facilities, urban formations and material character of various camps and the ways in which these uncover different interpretations of wartime sovereignty. The exclusion and material deprivation of selective populations within these camp environments extends the practices by which land, labor and capital are expropriated in settler-colonial societies; practices critical to identity formation and en

Evolution of Learning and Memory Mechanisms is an exploration of laboratory and field research on the many ways that evolution has influenced learning and memory processes, such as associative learning, social learning, and spatial, working, and episodic memory systems. This volume features research by both outstanding early-career scientists as well as familiar luminaries in the field. Learning and memory in a broad range of animals are explored, including numerous species of invertebrates (insects, worms, sea hares), as well as fish, amphibians, birds, rodents, bears, and human and nonhuman primates. Contributors discuss how the behavioral, cognitive, and neural mechanisms underlying learning and memory have been influenced by evolutionary pressures. They also draw connections between learning and memory and the specific selective factors that shaped their evolution. Evolution of Learning and Memory Mechanisms should be a valuable resource for those working in the areas of experiment

Evolution of Learning and Memory Mechanisms is an exploration of laboratory and field research on the many ways that evolution has influenced learning and memory processes, such as associative learning, social learning, and spatial, working, and episodic memory systems. This volume features research by both outstanding early-career scientists as well as familiar luminaries in the field. Learning and memory in a broad range of animals are explored, including numerous species of invertebrates (insects, worms, sea hares), as well as fish, amphibians, birds, rodents, bears, and human and nonhuman primates. Contributors discuss how the behavioral, cognitive, and neural mechanisms underlying learning and memory have been influenced by evolutionary pressures. They also draw connections between learning and memory and the specific selective factors that shaped their evolution. Evolution of Learning and Memory Mechanisms should be a valuable resource for those working in the areas of experiment

The term 'tinnitus' is searched over 110,000+ times every month. Unfortunately, much of the information readily available through internet searches is inaccurate, whereas most evidence-based information is only available through peer-reviewed journal articles often containing dense scientific jargon. Tinnitus: Advances in Prevention, Assessment, and Management aims to bridge this gap by providing up-to-date and evidence-based information on tinnitus prevention, assessment, and management.Presented in a quick, easy-to-read format, this text offers a practical and handy resource for busy practitioners and health profession students, as well as individuals with bothersome tinnitus. Each section contains short chapters providing accessible overviews of research related to tinnitus and hyperacusis. Section I delves into various approaches for prevention of hearing loss and tinnitus.Section II covers tinnitus assessment, while Section III introduces readers to a range of tinnitus management

Complex networks are typically not homogeneous, as they tend to display an array of structures at different scales. A feature that has attracted a lot of research is their modular organisation, i.e., networks may often be considered as being composed of certain building blocks, or modules. In this Element, the authors discuss a number of ways in which this idea of modularity can be conceptualised, focusing specifically on the interplay between modular network structure and dynamics taking place on a network. They discuss, in particular, how modular structure and symmetries may impact on network dynamics and, vice versa, how observations of such dynamics may be used to infer the modular structure. They also revisit several other notions of modularity that have been proposed for complex networks and show how these can be related to and interpreted from the point of view of dynamical processes on networks.

An all-new storybook about the LEGO(R) City firefighters--plus 30 brick-tastic stickers!Children 3 to 7 will love to read about their favorite LEGO(R) City firefighters as they learn what it means to be everyday heroes as they practice new skills and try out new equipment in this full-color storybook--plus 30 brick-tastic stickers!LEGO City delivers reality-based role-play and building fun. LEGO City is all about REAL action, REAL fun, and REAL heroes. It can be seen on Nickelodeon, Netflix, and Amazon.