Introduction To The Geometry Of Complex Numbers

How We Hear introduces readers to the basic components of sound and the human auditory system. Concise, clear, and supported by audio clips and activities which deepen students' understanding, it outl

Delve into the world of divination with this beginner''s guide to fortune telling, which includes astrological practices, palmistry and tarotWould you like to be able to interpret the signs the universe is sending you? Do you want to know what''s in store for you and your loved ones? Are you interested in the deeper meaning behind everyday events? Discover the methods for divining your future with this beginner''s guide to fortune telling.Exploring the fascinating history behind divination techniques, and providing practical advice for trying them yourself, this book will teach you how to decipher the signs in the world around you.Inside you will find:- A selection of how-tos for essential divinatory practices, such as augury, hydromancy and oneiromancy- A fortune-telling toolkit, from crystals and pendulums to runes and tea leaves, and how to use these in your practice- A guide to tarot: the cards, their meanings and how to interpret them- An introduction to dark divination and its ri

Find out all about Susan B. Anthony, the American women's rights activist and social reformer, and the pivotal role she played in the women's suffrage movement in the United States.Aligned with The Science of Reading, Common Core Standards, and key U.S. curricula, this book is the perfect support in learning all about Susan B Anthony and her impact on U.S. history. Part of the immersive new DK Super History series, this informative and inclusive book offers young learners the full picture about a key figure in history. It takes a 360-degree look at the life and work of Susan B. Anthony, exploring her background and key people in her life, her role in important events, and the influence they had on history. The main narrative is supported by different perspectives, primary and secondary sources, infographics, and an engaging graphic novel style story. With specially designed spreads that build skills in historical inquiry and interpretation and make complex events accessible to children

Discover the story of mathematics like never before with The Mathematicians' Library, an extraordinary collection that chronicles the evolution of mathematical thought and its profound impact on the world. This expertly curated anthology brings together the most influential works and authors from across history, showcasing the journey of mathematical discovery from ancient tablets to contemporary volumes.The Mathematicians' Library takes you through the pages of history, featuring groundbreaking works like Euclid's Elements, Fibonacci's Liber Abaci, Hilbert's Foundations of Geometry, and Mandelbrot's The Fractal Geometry of Nature. Each book offers a unique glimpse into how mathematics has shaped human civilization, guiding everything from transportation and commerce to art, science, and beyond.Mathematics is the invisible force that governs our daily lives, influencing everything from the weather forecasts we trust to the technology we depend on. It has been a cornerstone of human pro

In this fourth edition of her perennial bestselling book, Dr. Mary Sheedy Kurcinka utilizes her deep experience to address the pressures previous generations of parents didn't have to consider. Her empathy and effective advice are exemplified in the introduction of her new and easy to apply Spirited Child Approach, which nurtures the entire family. The Spirited Child Approach helps parents understand their child and their own inborn temperament while focusing on three simple, but vital concepts--calm, connect, and coach--to help their family thrive. Research- and strength-based, yet honest, Raising Your Spirited Child speaks to parent burnout and, in a helpful and supportive manner, offers solutions to that exasperated question, "How am I supposed to stay calm and connect with my child when I'm just trying to survive the moment?"What's new in this edition?The Spirited Child Approach: This groundbreaking methodology focuses on three key concepts--calm, connect, and coach--offering pract

What happens when strangers meet in film? The Cinema of Converging Lives explores a group of films within an important category of complex film, a genre that critics have hailed as proliferating worldwide in the 1980s and 1990s and continuing today. Lucy Fischer examines a recurring trope within this category which portrays disparate characters, mostly unacquainted and introduced separately, who eventually and often unexpectedly cross paths.The book focuses on underlying causes in each movie that drive the intersection of characters forward. It looks to 23 films by a diverse and international group of directors to consider how chance, coincidence, accident, history, geography, and the supernatural, as well as formal structures like metafiction and the circulation of possessions, drive these narratives. The book also highlights the irony of our clear interest in stories of converging lives on screen in an age of increasing isolation and loneliness. Finally, it offers a new look at compl

A brand new collection of poems to make you laugh, smile and think, from the former Children’s LaureateA brand new collection of poetry by former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen, author of We're Going on a Bear Hunt, with illustrations by acclaimed artist Ed Vere.What would it be like to live in the future? Or underwater? What would you do if you could go back in time? Or be a cat? Or a blood cell? What would happen if a monster ate every letter of the alphabet?In this extraordinary collection of brand new poems, beloved writer and former Children's Laureate Michael Rosen will make you laugh, make you smile, make you think, and take you out of this world.Beautifully illustrated throughout by acclaimed artist Ed Vere, this is a book to treasure and share – a perfect introduction to poetry for readers of all ages."These poems for children are little gems … Readers will find plenty to make them laugh and smile." ★★★★★ The Telegraph"Out of This World has suitably comic and thoughtful mon

故事從夜空中閃耀的一顆星開始，兩位小朋友與他們的貓展開奇妙的太空之旅——乘著流星、搭上火箭、在花園裡仰望星空。他們見證了星星從塵埃誕生、燃燒閃亮、最後化為超新星的歷程。書中文字溫柔又富韻律，畫面以拼貼風呈現宇宙的壯麗與深邃，讓孩子在閱讀中理解星體的生命循環，也培養對科學與宇宙的好奇心。附「Stories Aloud」音檔，適合親子共讀。A fun, friendly and lyrical picture book series about cycles and systems for the very young. I see a star that sparkles with light, high up in Space, so very far away . .. From clouds of dust drifting in the freezing depths of space to the explosive power of a supernova, join two children and their cat on a fantastic journey through the life-cycle of a star. As they ride on a meteor, zoom in a rocket and stargaze from their garden, young readers will discover how the stars up above us begin, grow and die in an incredible, ever-changing cycle.With a storybook format and stunning illustrations, this book will entertain, inspire and gently educate 3-5-year-olds.The perfect introduction to stars and spaceCreated in consultation with Dr Matthew Bothwell from the Institute of Astronomy, University of CambridgeWith beautiful,

A new title in this hide-and-seek felt flap series for fans of Pip and Posy!Pip is looking for Posy on the campsite. He’s not under the log, near the pond or behind the tree. As the sun sets and the moon rises, Pip looks everywhere for his best friend. Where could she be? Lift the tent felt flap to find out!This study board book is a great introduction to the friendly animals you might meet when a toddler goes camping for the first time.Collect all the titles in the series: Garden, Seaside, Park, Party, Christmas, Bedtime, Farm

Help your child power up their reading skills and learn all about football with this fun-filled non-fiction reader carefully levelled to help children progress. DK Super Readers Level 3: Football will help children to learn all about their favourite game! It is a motivating introduction to using essential non-fiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading. DK Super Readers take children on a journey through the wonderful world of non-fiction: travelling back to the time of dinosaurs, learning more about animals, exploring natural wonders and more, all while developing vital non-fiction reading skills and progressing from first words to reading confidently.The DK Super Readers series can help your child practice reading by:Covering engaging, motivating, curriculum-aligned topics. Building knowledge while progressing Years 4 and 5 reading skills. Developing subject vocabulary on topics such as sports.Boosting understanding and retention th

Build your child's pre-reading skills with this rollicking sound book of nursery rhymes from the bestselling learn-to-read Bob Books program!My First Bob Books for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are inspired by Bob Books, the bestselling phonics program that's been teaching children to learn to read for more than forty years. Developed with reading experts, My First Bob Books encourage a love of reading while simultaneously building foundational pre-reading skills. My First Bob Books -- Read. Play. Grow!Did you know that nursery rhymes can prepare your child to learn to read? This sound book collection of six classic nursery rhymes is a first words book, a pre-reading skills builder, and a child's first introduction to phonics all in one!In this fun read-aloud for toddlers and preschoolers, rhythmic, rhyming text buildsoral vocabulary and phonological awareness, two critical pre-reading skills. Toddlers will love matching pictures to sound buttons to hear entertaining sound effects

在 BodyTalk 中，作者提出「與身體的關係」是影響自我價值、人際互動與心理健康的核心。對於長期忽視身體感受、甚至將身體視為痛苦來源的人來說，重新建立連結可能看似遙不可及。本書以一年 365 天為架構，設計了簡單的日常練習：包括輕度動作、覺察引導與書寫提示，幫助讀者一步步回到當下，感知並理解身體訊號，從而處理情緒、釋放壓力，並找回自信與安全感。這是一本結合理論與實踐的工具書，適合希望修復身心平衡的人。本書亮點：將創傷療癒落實到日常步驟動作＋書寫雙軌練習，易於持續提供重建自我價值與安全感的方法延續 The Body Keeps the Score 精神的實踐版Continuing the conversation started in The Body Keeps the Score and The Complex PTSD Workbook, BodyTalk is unique guide to reestablishing connection to your body in order to process difficult emotions, improve mental health, and feel secure in your own skin. Everything in your life comes down to how connected you are to your own body. Your relationships, your career, even your self-worth and self-respect are all a reflection of the relationship you have with your body. When things feel out of alignment, overwhelming or "too much," it's a sign that you've already lost communication with yourself and the physical sensations within your body that let you know something is not right. The challenge is that many

Come and meet the Chocolate Rabbit Family in this cute story from the world of Sylvanian Families.Welcome to the Red Roof Country Home! Come inside to meet Freya and her family, who are getting ready to throw a special party for all their friends. Along the way, lift the flaps to explore rooms, peek into cupboards and peer behind doors. There are all kinds of wonderful things to find! And can you spot Freya''s baby sister Crème hiding in the house?With simple text, things to spot and flaps to lift on every page, Freya''s Perfect Party is the perfect introduction for little ones to the iconic and beloved world of Sylvanian Families.Freya''s Perfect Party: A Lift-the-Flap Story is part of a range of official Sylvanian Families books, including stories, sticker books, activity books and more!

A deeply moving story of Sid the dog losing his beloved owner Sam, and finding a new kind of happy. Sid loves his best friend and owner, Sam. They share a happy life together, playing, snoozing, and meeting friends like Sophie and her mum in the park. Sid is sure that these good times will last forever, but he soon starts to notice that Sam isn’t quite himself. One morning, Sid wakes up to find that Sam isn’t there. Sid feels sad and lonely, but can Sophie help him be happy again? A gentle and ultimately uplifting introduction to life after loss, told through the eyes of a loyal dog.