End User Development

This book examines the implementation of Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) programs in schools across Europe. It describes and analyzes how individual countries and the region as a whole hav

The book describes the science gateway building technology developed in the SCI-BUS European project and its adoption and customization method, by which user communities, such as biologists, chemists,

Scheibmayr develops a method and a software artifact to support activities in the early requirements engineering phase of software development in order to overcome some of the difficulties and improve

Code for most web sites mostly runs on the server. When a user clicks on a link, the site reacts slowly because the browser sends information to the server and the server sends it back again before di

The animals all want to get to the pond, and the Snick-Snack Sniffle-Nose Clip-Clop Troll won't let them pass. But he meets his match in the cold old wind from the end of the pond, who huffs and puffs and blows that horrible troll away... This simple picture book with its bouncy rhyming text will delight pre-schoolers and help encourage their language development. Bright, contemporary artwork perfectly complements the text and adds to the fun. Part of the new 'Ladybird I'm Ready to Read' series, it is perfect for reading aloud and sharing with young children.商品除瑕疵品外，恕不接受退換貨因拍攝略有色差，圖片僅供參考，顏色請以實際收到商品為準

While high quality library and information services continue to thrive and strengthen economic and social development, much of the knowledge that exists on user’s needs and behaviors is fundamentally

Oracle UPK 11 Development provides a guided approach to building high-quality, repurposable training simulations and documentation by using Oracle's User Productivity Kit version 11. Extensively illus

Achieve optimal website speed and performance with this Wrox guideEffective website development requires optimum performance with regard to both web browser and server. This book covers all aspects of

The gap between who designers and developers imagine their users are, and who those users really are can be the biggest problem with product development. Observing the User Experience will help you br

This book sheds new light on the interaction between companies and users in innovation processes and how they relate to sustainable product development. Its focus on organizational learning at and acr

Promoting the understanding of the impressive economic growth and social transformation in China and India, the authors demonstrate the diverse economic, political, social, cultural, international and

Heroin is a worldwide scourge and a seemingly intractable one. The Life of the Heroin User: Typical Beginnings, Trajectories and Outcomes is the first book to apply a biographical approach to the lifecycle of the heroin user from birth until death. Chapters address each stage of the user's life, including childhood, routes to use, the development of dependence, problems arising from addiction, death and options for treatment and prevention. Drawing on over two decades of experience in the field of opiate research, Shane Darke examines major theoretical approaches to the development of opiate dependence and the efficacy of treatment options for opiate dependence. Key points are presented at the end of each chapter. The most detailed review available of what is likely to happen to the dependent heroin user, this is an important book for clinicians, researchers and students in the fields of drug and alcohol studies and public health.

Looking for accurate, up-to-date data on development issues? World Development Indicators is the World Bank's premier annual compilation of data about development. This indispensable statistical refer

User Experience has become a major research area in human-computer interaction. The area of game design and development has been focusing on user experience evaluation for the last 20 years, although

Editor Weinstein (education and development consultant, health and social care) and nine co-contributors offer an overview of user participation in their mental health treatment as part of recovery. I

You're part of a new venture, an independent gaming company, and you are about to undertake your first development project. The client wants a serious game, one with instructional goals and assessment

For new technologies such as interactive digital television often a lacking acceptance by end users can be observed, that partly is caused by applications that are difficult to use. To lessen this pr

??~User-designer relations' concerns the sorts of working relationships that arise between developers and end users of IT products - the different ways designers of IT products seek to engage with us

This book adheres to the vision that in the future compelling user experiences will be key differentiating benefits of products and services. Evaluating the user experience plays a central role, not

This book covers the full development life cycle for professional GUI design in Java, from cost estimation and design to coding and testing. Focuses on building high quality industrial strength softw

"This book discusses the basis of a broad framework for the development and management of Computer Aided Language Learning (CALL) environments, covering domains as diverse as education, information sy

MySQL is one of the most popular database management systems available, powering everything from Internet powerhouses to individual corporate databases to simple end-user applications, and everything

Spink (emeritus history, U. of Michigan-Ann Arbor) argues that the Golden Age of India did not fade away with the decline of the Gupta dynasty in the late fifth and sixth centuries, but it found its a

Applicable for all types of libraries. Needs assessment can be defined as the process of using one or more techniques to collect and analyze data on library users or potential users. The guide include

Modernity promised control over nature through science, material abundance through technology and effective government through rational, social organization. Instead of leading to this promised land i

You'd better not tickle that duck... because it might just quack if you do!Each time you tickle one of the soft patches in this book, you'll hear a sound effect. As well as the duck, there's a goose, a swan and an owl to tickle... until all the bird friends get together for a big dance to some toe-tapping music at the end!With over 30 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peek through, sparking curiosity- Rhythmic text for developing language

Business and Economics is a highly regarded title that equips students with a conceptual understanding and interpretation of statistics and its applications in the business world, while also promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. The 2024 release takes a step-by-step approach, ensuring that beginners can easily grasp the concepts and succeed in a basic statistics course. With a focus on real-world application, this title uses examples and exercises to illustrate how statistics can be applied to solve current business scenarios. Additionally, the authors recognize the growing importance of data analytics and support the development of these basic skills through an application-based section on data analytics at the end of each chapter along with easily accessible data sets for practice. This title primarily uses Excel, Minitab, and MegaStat to demonstrate statistical analyses, helping users create graphical and descriptive statistics and conduct hypothesis testing.

An illustrated study of the development and operations of coalition and Afghan Special Operations Forces in Afghanistan from 2009 until the problematic withdrawal in 2022. At the end of 2008, the clearly inadequate strength of the coalition's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan prompted the US and NATO to deploy troops in numbers that could not be sustained long-term. This shortfall was overcome in 2009, when a newly created Special Forces command (ANASOC) in the Afghan National Army began to partner with the ISAF to undertake counter-insurgency operations against the Taliban, Al Quaeda and ISIL-K. However, while the burden of operations never diminished, many NATO countries reduced their contribution from 2012 onwards, leading to an over-ambitious expansion of ANASOC and weaker ties between it and US/NATO command. In this engaging study, former United States Marine Corps officer John Parkinson draws on first-hand experience to examine how this series of event

Practical strategies to improve school climate and well-being for allSchool counselors often shoulder the weight of social emotional learning (SEL) at a time when students are experiencing increased mental health challenges, including loneliness, depression, and trauma, leaving them vulnerable to burnout. With contributions from a team of educational experts, this practical and timely guide presents a user-friendly framework that integrates adaptive strategies to meet real-time needs, balanced approaches to distribute workloads effectively, and collaborative solutions that elevate the voices of students and the school community. Inside, you will find:Actionable insights to foster culturally responsive programming while driving systemic changePractical solutions for addressing real-world implementation challenges tailored to diverse school communitiesDownloadable templates, talking points for encouraging dialogue, and team-based professional development activitiesGuidance for fostering

Touch the soft patches to hear the turkey and its friends come to life in this hilarious book.You'd better not tickle the turkey... because it might just go "gobble" if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the animals being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along. An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my...With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed!Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness- Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity- Rhythmic text for developing language

The rulers of the Ming dynasty enacted paradigms of hierarchical order. Like imperial families, households, and courts in earlier Chinese dynasties, they articulated patriarchal, patrilineal, and patrilocal organizational principles as exemplars for families and institutions throughout the empire. Women made indispensable contributions to the development of these paradigms and principles and to the social, cultural, and political fabric of the family and the state. And yet, in the existing literature in Chinese and English women are often burdened with stereotypes, positioned as peripheral, or rendered almost invisible. Reading available texts “against the grain,” and drawing on a trove of evidence from material culture, Soulliere shows how women defined a place for themselves in the multigenerational Ming imperial family, imperial household, and court. The Empress and the Dragon Throne spans the first Ming century from just before the founding of the dynasty in 1368 to the end of the

●NEW: Biology in Numbers Activities include videos to support the development of quantitative reasoning in a biological context, addressing the scale of life and inciting a feeling of awe.●EXPANDED: Insider Tips are brief, student-designed videos featuring expert-student study strategies and feature a new video that guides students through the process of metacognition. Other tips include understanding terminology, retrieval practice, confronting misconceptions, drawing models, transferring knowledge, spacing study, cultivating a growth mindset and other expert-student skills.●EXPANDED: 30 Interactive Figure Walkthrough Videos guide students through challenging figures with brief videos that break down the art and provide explanatory narration to help students better understand key concepts and to develop critical thinking skills.●Put It All Together case study questions from the end of each chapter are assignable in Mastering Biology.●Blue Thread Questions provide over 500 questions ba

Science and Development of Muscular Strength is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to understand, build, and optimize muscular strength for peak performance.Written by Timothy J. Suchomel, PhD, a leading authority on muscular strength, Science and Development of Muscular Strength eliminates the need to consult multiple resources to understand the evolving definitions of strength as well as its crucial role in athletic success. With over 2,500 references across 12 chapters, this text is the most comprehensive resource on muscular strength.Designed to be applicable for all levels of knowledge, the book includes helpful features to improve the reading experience:*Figures that depict the application of strength during different performance tasks*Tables that identify the key factors of programs designed to maximize muscular strength*Key Points within each chapter to aid comprehension*Take-Home Points at the end of each chapter that highlight important content*Comprehensive subject and au

吃飯時間到了！本書從幼兒熟悉的用餐情境出發，跟著四位小朋友和家人一起準備食物、坐下吃飯，從「nearly ready!」「too hot!」到吃完後的「empty bowl!」，透過簡單又實用的短句，鼓勵孩子將原本會說的單字慢慢組合成日常用語。文字內容由兒童語言治療師 Priya Desai 提供專業諮詢，配合貼近生活的畫面，讓親子在共讀時自然練習說話。最後一頁還設有鏡子，讓孩子在書中看見自己，增加閱讀互動。Toddler Talk 是為幼兒語言發展階段設計的硬頁書系列，將生活經驗與語言練習結合，是適合親子反覆共讀的幼兒啟蒙書。● 從單字進階到簡短詞組，以用餐情境練習幼兒日常生活中容易理解、模仿的表達● 文字經兒童語言治療師 Priya Desai 專業諮詢，配合幼兒語言發展階段設計● 最後一頁加入鏡面設計，讓孩子看見自己，增加共讀時的觀察與互動樂趣An exciting new series of first phrase board books to encourage communication with your toddler – the perfect early learning tool for simple word combinations to help navigate first experiences!It's time for dinner in All Gone!, so meet four new friends and their families as they enjoy a mealtime together. Read along with your toddler to encourage next steps in their language development by putting single words together to create everyday phrases.Prepare the food (“nearly ready!”), sit down to eat (“too hot!”), make a mess (“oh dear!”), then clean up at the end of the meal (“empty bowl!”).With text written in con

You'd better not tickle the dolphin... because it might just squeak if you do!Babies and toddlers just won't be able to resist tickling the touchy-feely patches to hear each sea animal make a sound in this hilarious novelty book. At the end, readers will find all the sea creatures being noisy at once in a musical finale guaranteed to get little ones dancing along.An exciting new series for babies and toddlers, from the creators of That's not my... With over 20 books to discover in this award-winning series, there is a book to excite every baby and toddler; including dinosaurs, bears, tigers, unicorns and lots more - giggles are guaranteed! Every DON'T TICKLE book supports sensory development with:- Engaging characters to encourage playfulness - Furry patches for developing motor skills- Playful music to inspire movement- Holes to peep through, sparking curiosity - Rhythmic text for developing language

The textbook is divided into eight chapters.In the introduction,the basic concept of polymer,classification and nomenclature of polymer,reaction type of polymer,development history of polymer and application of polymer are introduced in brief.In the next six chapters,free radical polymerization,free radical copolymerization,ionic polymerization,step polymerization,ring-opening polymerization and chemical reactions of polymers are introduced in detail.The implementation methods of polymerization are introduced systematically in the last chapter.The new words and terminology are noted in Chinese in detail,and the large exercises are attached at the end of each chapter,which is helpful for the students who are new to polymer chemistry to study smoothly.This book is used as the textbook for colleges and universities.It is suitable for the major of Polymer Materials and Engineering,Material C

In Bridging Intention to Impact: Transform Product Development through Evidence-Based Decision-Making, Connor Joyce, a seasoned user researcher and product strategist, offers a groundbreaking guide for product managers and teams seeking to elevate their digital products from engaging to impactful. Packed with practical tools and frameworks, examples from startups through enterprises across industries, and generative AI prompts, this book helps product teams immediately begin taking steps toward a more experimental and evidence-driven culture. Joyce illustrates how this approach can empower companies to adapt to shifting user needs and technology by reframing their digital products as dynamic solutions designed to maximize behavior change, user outcomes, and, ultimately, business impacts, including decreasing churn, increasing customer lifetime value, and lowering customer acquisition costs. Join the growing movement of product leaders embracing the Impact Mindset and unlock your team's

Widely respected and beloved as one of Hong Kong’s most original painters, Gaylord Chan (1925-2020) had a dynamic career that traversed cultural epochs and the boundaries of media. He made his first serious foray into painting only at the age of 42 after enrolling in an extra-mural studies art course organised by the University of Hong Kong in 1968. Chan’s late start, however, did not at all limit his potential. While he worked as an engineer for Cable & Wireless by day, Chan continued to experiment and refine his creative practice. The artist eventually developed a unique abstract language of bold colours and rustic forms that reflects on the simple wonders of daily life, science and metaphysics, and the contemporary human condition. Referencing an evocative painting by Chan from the 1990s, Never End: The Art and Life of Gaylord Chan, presented by Asia Society Hong Kong Center, is a tribute to the late master and his invaluable artistic legacy. It explores the development of Chan’