Explaining Conversations

An accessible introduction to an exciting new area in computation, explaining such topics as qubits, entanglement, and quantum teleportation for the general reader.Quantum computing is a beautiful fus

This concise primer offers an introduction to U.S. law from a comparative perspective, explaining not only the main features of American law and legal culture, but also how and why it differs from tha

Arthur Jafa invited artists Mark Leckey, Dana Hoey, Torkwase Dyson, Frida Orupabo and Rashaad Newsome to engage in in-depth conversations on their artistic practice, race, digital culture, and many ot

'Freewheeling and profane ... Wylie covers plenty of ground, explaining in illuminating and often scary detail how Cambridge Analytica exploited the data to create Facebook pages that would needle

Janice McKay, Clinical Psychologist, wrote Villony Virus for adults to read to children aged around five to eleven years to assist with conversations about Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and oth

Beautifully illustrated and with easily digestible information, this book is a compilation of 100 words summing up politics in a nutshell, with the intention of starting conversations and sparking exp

Amanda Hart was rescued by guardian angels as a child and from thence on they became a beacon of hope throughout her turbulent journey into womanhood. The illuminating conversations she has with her a

Explaining the importance of supporting children through change for their wellbeing and social and emotional development, this practical guide gives early years practitioners and parents the tools to

A story of desire, love and language - and the meaning of home - told through conversations between two loversA Chinese woman comes to London to start a new life, away from her old world. She knew she

A fun book about packing your suitcase that inspires conversations about travel between kids and their parents.Join two siblings as they pack their suitcases for a fun trip! My Suitcase is ready to go

**Instant Wall Street Journal Bestseller**“A joy to read.” ―Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen, authors of Difficult Conversations“Like having a negotiation coach in your corner…giving you the courage to a

“This engaging romp will be a great way to initiate conversations about diversity, tolerance, and acceptance.”―Booklist (starred review)In the spirit of favorites like Stick & Stone and Spoon this war

Jonathan Cott’s reflections and conversations with six celebrated children’s authors—now in a new edition​ Pipers at the Gates of Dawn is a unique ensemble bringing together Jonathan Cott’s encounters and conversations with some of the most celebrated children’s authors of the twentieth century. “Children’s literature,” he states, “brings us back to experiencing our earliest and deepest feelings and truths. It is our link to the past and a path to the future. And in it we find ourselves.” Cott’s firm belief is that children’s literature can impart wisdom and delight to everyone, and he believes that the masterpieces of children’s literature are simply masterpieces of literature in miniature, conveyors of wisdom and wonder.Pipers at the Gates of Dawn consists of Cott’s essay-interviews with Dr. Seuss (Theodor Geisel), Maurice Sendak, William Steig, Astrid Lindgren, Chinua Achebe, P. L.Travers, and with Iona and Peter Opie, the great scholars of the lore, games, and language of scho

Korean Dream presents an innovative way forward on the Korean peninsula, explaining why Korean unification that is led by the Korean people is the ultimate answer to security, economic, and social pro

“For those ready and willing to build a new life, here are the tools. Powerful, incisive, extraordinary writing.” —Neale Donald Walsch, New York Times bestselling author of Conversations with GodTrans

'Do you sometimes feel like the music you're hearing is explaining your life to you?'When Pete's parents moved from Cyprus to Birmingham in the 1960s in the hope of a better life, they had no money an

'This acutely argued book will engender a thousand conversations' Cynthia OzickThe prescient New York Times writer delivers an urgent wake-up call exposing the alarming rise of anti-semitism -- and ex

An investigation into the nature of violence, terror, and trauma through conversations with a notorious war criminal and hero to white nationalistsBetween October 2014 and November 2016, global terror

Exploring and explaining the range of mental health, from wellbeing through to mental health problems, in a non-stigmatising, accessible and accurate way.Mental health gets talked about a lot, but wha

When was the last time you listened to someone, or someone really listened to you?This life-changing book will transform your conversations foreverAs a society, we’ve forgotten how to listen. Modern l

"I worked in a trailer that ICE had set aside for conversations between the women and the attorneys. While we talked, their children, most of whom seemed to be between three and eight years old, playe

"I worked in a trailer that ICE had set aside for conversations between the women and the attorneys. While we talked, their children, most of whom seemed to be between three and eight years old, playe

Western concepts and approaches to IR remain insufficient in explaining what happens globally. Aydinli and Biltekin propose a new form of theorizing, which effectively blends peripheral outlooks

An insightful and passionately written book explaining why a return to Enlightenment ideals is good for the world The greatest challenges facing humankind, according to Deirdre McCloskey, are povert

Collective Securitization and Security Governance in the European Union presents an integrated theory of collective securitization - a theoretical foundation for explaining how the process of collecti

Winning Not Fighting draws on the philosophy of Wing Tsun, an ancient Chinese martial art, to offer a profound and practical guide to achieving success at work, life and business.By explaining what th

A renowned practitioner of herbal medicine offers a beautiful introduction to adaptogenic herbs, explaining what they are, how they improve your life, and how you can use them for personal wellness. A

From the New York Times–bestselling author Stephen M. Walt, The Hell of Good Intentions dissects the faults and foibles of recent American foreign policy—explaining why it has been plagued by disaster

This book deals with the technology and modelling of autofrettage processes explaining the subject in a lucid manner. It highlights how the theory of plasticity and finite element modelling are applie

#1 international and New York Times bestselling author Naomi Klein, author of The Shock Doctrine and This Changes Everything, makes the case for a Green New Deal—explaining how bold climate action can

《新體驗大學英語視聽教程2》按主題編寫，共十個單元。單元內容涉及休閒時光、探索世界、求知、人與藝術、多彩文化、職業規劃、商務、地球保護、志願者、終身學習等。每一單元包含兩大部分。第一部分為引入部分，由聽寫（Dictation）、主題討論（Discussion）和視頻觀看（Video Watching）構成。第二部分為聽力實踐部分。此部分包含各種聽力技巧的詳細講解和大量的聽力實踐練習，包括短對話（Short Conversations）、長對話（Long Conversations）、新聞報道（News Reports）和學術演講（Lectures）。

Provides a clear introduction to international taxation and offers more in-depth material on many important areas of the subject. The book presents its material in a global context, explaining the var

An authoritative textbook based on the legendary economics course taught at the University of ChicagoPrice theory is a powerful analytical toolkit for measuring, explaining, and predicting human behav

Recounting a walk of twenty miles across Beijing, Long Peace Street takes the reader on a journey through the city's recent history, explaining how the present and future of the world's rising superpo

The book, which is the first of a series of three, covers three themes: healthy sleeping, healthy diet, and activity and pain overview. Each theme contains readings, conversations, and vocabulary sect

Freddie Ramos loves his new Zapato Power―super hearing! He can listen in on conversations and find hero jobs. But soon Freddie realizes the temptation to eavesdrop on everyone is too great. Can Freddi

Ever dream that you were flying? Or being chased? Do you wake up and wonder 'what did that mean'? Dream Decoder presents 60 of the most common dreams, explaining what your unconscious mind is telling

A fun and engaging picture book from author Julia Sooy illustrator Molly Walsh explaining Einstein's theory of relativity.Size, speed, weight, direction, distanceWe think of space and time as fixed an

Looking at the technology all around us-and then explaining how it works, the How Things Work Encyclopedia lifts the hood of a car engine, gets inside a TV set, and discovers the power of invisible mi

Find Your Creative Artist WithinCreative conversations from some of the world's top photographers, filmmakers, Grammy award winners, TED presenters, actors, CEOs and more Time for a new mindset. Many