Task-Based Language Learning and Teaching With Technology

Up-to-date edition of a leading textbook on child and adolescent psychiatry, with new information on COVID-19, digital technology and more Both interdisciplinary and international in scope, Rutter's Child and Adolescent Psychiatry delivers an expansive overview of the current state of the field, covering the latest research, advancements and technological developments. This Seventh Edition has undergone an extensive revision process, including a comprehensive review of chapter outlines and two stages of critical review for each full chapter by the editorial team. In this edition, each author provides short video clips to give a taste of their chapter along with instructor slides for teaching and training.New chapters cover changes in science and the needs of children around the world, global threats including COVID-19, wars, and natural disasters, care in low-resource settings, diversity in relation to gender and sexual orientation and body dysmorphic disorder, as well as digital techn

Ladybird Do You Know? is a STEM-based ELT graded reading series recommended for children aged 5+ who are learning English as a foreign or second language. These levelled non-fiction books feature video content, project work and critical-thinking activities. Each book asks a range of BIG questions on STEM topics from nocturnal animals to building bridges, developing children's language, communication and investigation skills.The five levels progress from CEFR Pre-A1 to A2. Visit the Ladybird Education website for online video content, audio, comprehension activities, and suggestions for project work. Viruses and Bacteria, a Level 4 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework and supports YLE Flyers exams.The longer text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, more complex past and future tense structures, modal verbs and a wider variety of conjunctions. Why do we get colds? Can we grow bacteria? What are antibiotics? Find out more about cells, Petri dishes and Penicillin.

From New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Kelly Yang and Xindi Yan, is a joyful story of a Chinese American girl translating for her immigrant parentsLaila knows how clever, kind, and funny her Mama and Baba are—but sometimes they need her help translating things from English. With English classes being too expensive, Laila decides to become her parents’ teacher, even though she’s just learning the language too. There’s lots that Laila knows (like you don’t pronounce the t in ballet) but there’s so much she doesn’t know too. Together, they embrace the joy and struggles of learning a new language.

這本 Numberblocks 官方活動年鑑 以孩子熟悉的角色為主角，讓數學學習變得更有趣。書中包含遊戲、謎題和漫畫故事，透過超過 70 頁的活動，引導孩子認識數字、數數順序、加減法、形狀配對與數列規律，並逐步觸及乘除概念。內容依五大學習階段設計，循序漸進，幫助孩子培養專注力與邏輯思考。漫畫風格的故事則增添親切與趣味，適合家庭共讀。這是一本能讓孩子在遊戲與故事中自然累積數學基礎的讀物，兼具啟發性與娛樂性。Official Numberblocks activity annual, based on the BAFTA-winning CBeebies show!Packed with games, puzzles and stories, this activity book offers over 70 pages of number fun! Plus, enjoy story time together with comic-style stories, inspired by the show's most popular episodes.Focussing on Numberblocks' 5 learning levels and featuring numbers up to 100, the simple activities will help young children learn how to recognise numbers, count in order, add and subtract, recognise and match shapes, understand and complete number patterns, begin to divide and multiply, and develop key maths skills ? all with the help of their Numberblock friends!?5, 4, 3, 2, 1? It's time for some number fun!

本書是以 BAFTA 得獎節目 Numberblocks 為基礎設計的官方活動年鑑，內容多達 70 頁，包含遊戲、解謎與故事。孩子可在角色引導下練習數數順序、加減運算、數列規律及形狀辨識，並逐步探索乘除法概念。五大學習層級的設計，讓活動能循序漸進，適合不同程度的孩子操作。書中還加入漫畫式故事，靈感來自節目人氣片段，增添熟悉感與共讀樂趣。插圖鮮明，活動簡單易懂，既能作為課外補充，也能成為日常遊戲的一部分，是一本寓教於樂的數學學習書。Official Numberblocks activity annual, based on the BAFTA-winning CBeebies show!Packed with games, puzzles and stories, this activity book offers over 70 pages of number fun! Plus, enjoy story time together with comic-style stories, inspired by the show's most popular episodes.Focussing on Numberblocks' 5 learning levels and featuring numbers up to 100, the simple activities will help young children learn how to recognise numbers, count in order, add and subtract, recognise and match shapes, understand and complete number patterns, begin to divide and multiply, and develop key maths skills ? all with the help of their Numberblock friends!?5, 4, 3, 2, 1? It's time for some number fun!

這本官方活動年鑑以 Numberblocks 為主角，超過 70 頁的內容集合了遊戲、謎題與漫畫故事，讓孩子在趣味中培養數學基礎。書中依循 Numberblocks 五大學習階段，帶領孩子認識 1 到 100 的數字，練習數數、加減法、數字規律、形狀配對，並開始接觸乘除概念。漫畫式的故事改編自節目人氣篇章，使孩子在閱讀時更有沉浸感。整體設計簡單明快，既能用於親子共讀，也適合孩子獨立操作。這是一本將學習與娛樂結合的實用讀物，適合學齡前及小學低年級。亮點官方授權，超過 70 頁內容豐富涵蓋數感、加減運算、形狀與規律漫畫式故事增加趣味性適合親子共讀與自主學習Official Numberblocks activity annual, based on the BAFTA-winning CBeebies show!Packed with games, puzzles and stories, this activity book offers over 70 pages of number fun! Plus, enjoy story time together with comic-style stories, inspired by the show's most popular episodes.Focussing on Numberblocks' 5 learning levels and featuring numbers up to 100, the simple activities will help young children learn how to recognise numbers, count in order, add and subtract, recognise and match shapes, understand and complete number patterns, begin to divide and multiply, and develop key maths skills ? all with the help of their Numberblock friends!?5, 4, 3, 2, 1? It's time for some number fun!

本書是 Numberblocks 官方活動年鑑，超過 70 頁內容充滿遊戲、謎題與故事，陪伴孩子在趣味中建立數學基礎。活動依照 Numberblocks 的五個學習階段設計，涵蓋數字認讀、數數順序、加減練習、形狀辨識、數列規律，以及初步的乘除概念。漫畫式故事改編自節目人氣篇章，讓孩子在閱讀中更有熟悉感與投入感。插圖色彩鮮明，活動設計簡單易上手，適合親子共讀或孩子獨立練習。整體來說，這是一本兼顧教育性與趣味性的學習資源，能幫助孩子在快樂中培養數感。Official Numberblocks activity annual, based on the BAFTA-winning CBeebies show!Packed with games, puzzles and stories, this activity book offers over 70 pages of number fun! Plus, enjoy story time together with comic-style stories, inspired by the show's most popular episodes.Focussing on Numberblocks' 5 learning levels and featuring numbers up to 100, the simple activities will help young children learn how to recognise numbers, count in order, add and subtract, recognise and match shapes, understand and complete number patterns, begin to divide and multiply, and develop key maths skills ? all with the help of their Numberblock friends!?5, 4, 3, 2, 1? It's time for some number fun!

Brain Quest: Learn Spanish is the latest extension to the best-selling Brain Quest workbook series. This fun and engaging workbook introduces key Spanish words and phrases with colorful illustrations and beautiful design. Written and vetted by educators, Brain Quest: Learn Spanish helps lay a foundation for successful language learning. The ultimate first Spanish workbook, loaded with a wide variety of fun, engaging activities that helps teach Spanish to beginning language learners. Children are introduced to common expressions, weather, days and months, numbers, animals and food, and more! It's fun to be smart! From the brand that's loved by kids, teacher approved, and parent trusted, Brain Quest: Learn Spanish is full of hands-on activities that introduce essential concepts and encourage children to communicate. Spanish culture is explored through fun songs and rhymes and engaging illustrations throughout. Bonus flash cards helps little minds review vocabulary, and helps parents supp

About this BookThis three-book series is designed to help English learners to build, develop, and moster their language skills for the TOEIC* test. Each book contains vocabulary and passages at different levels.New TOEIC* Skills 1 is for learners aiming at a score of between 450 and 550 points.New TOEIC Skills 2 is for learners whose target score is between 650 and 750 points.New TOEIC* Skills 3 is aimed at learners who are working toward a score of 850-990 points.This book can be used in a classroom with a teacher, or it can be used by learners on their own.Prepare for the TOEIC® test with essential vocabulary, skill lessons, and practice tests on 12 areas of Business English.Jobs * Housing * Activities * Health * Weather * Money Shopping * Medicine * Business * Travel * Food * EducationImportant content-based vocabulary is introduced with definitions and a list of related words to extend active use of words. Units are structured to review grammar, listening, and reading skills necess

《Ultimate Unofficial Minecraft Challenge》結合Minecraft遊戲與現實生活中的動手活動，讓孩子在玩中學，快樂探索STEM、藝術、文化與歷史等主題。由兩位具備教學經驗的作者設計，書中提供一系列創意任務，例如在現實中摺紙飛機、做發光黏液，並在遊戲中建造飛船或光譜燈塔。適合7到11歲孩子與家庭一起學習、一起動手，是認識Minecraft教育潛力的最佳入門書。Ultimate Unofficial Minecraft Challenge pairs in-game builds and other projects with hands-on, IRL activities to create fun learning experiences in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) as well as in art, culture, and history.Unlock Minecraft’s powerful potential as a teaching tool with these engaging in-world and real-world activities for kids!Written by two experienced educators who have successfully used Minecraft in their classrooms, Ultimate Unofficial Minecraft Challenge teams in-game builds and other projects with out-of-game, hands-on activities to create fun adventures in learning.Adapted from the authors’ popular and well-reviewed Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids and Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids, Ultimate Unofficial Minecraft Challenge offers a series of exc

為【劍橋英語教學大師口袋書系列】書籍，內容以「如何有效運用AI提升語言教學」為主軸，提供教學實務上的運用指南與建議，可做為英語教師師培課程用書或課程設計參考書。In this user-friendly book, Nicky Hockly draws on research and her own experience to examine the benefits and challenges of using AI in language teaching. The book provides a range of guidance on good practices in using the technology, with simple tips for applying the learning. It explores some of the key ethical, moral, philosophical and legal questions around using AI and covers topics including accessibility, data ownership and concerns around students cheating. The book also includes support for using AI to help teachers and learners develop. Nicky Hockly's 30 Essentials for Using Artificial Intelligence is an essential guide for teachers of all levels of experience.

Models and Applications of Tourists' Travel Behavior provides an overview of all possible approaches to modeling tourists' travel behavior, helping readers decide which theoretical approach should be chosen depending on the available type of data. It focuses on the connection between traditional travel behavior theories and tourist studies and introduces specific tourist contexts in travel demand modelling. It goes beyond the theoretical background of tourist travel behavior modeling and offers a practical understanding for choosing the right model and sourcing the right data. The book begins with the role of transport in tourist' travel behavior, then employs a literature review to establish the necessary background on the topic. It then goes on to describe theoretical approaches, descriptive approaches, and statistical approaches for modelling. It discusses choice models based on both Stated Preference Data and Revealed Preference Data. It concludes with chapters on machine learning

★ 兩度普立茲獎得主 Steve Breen 打造，幽默、溫暖、節奏明快的入門圖像橋梁書！★ 牛仔女孩 Sky 與暴龍搭檔 Ty 組成最可靠快遞隊，任務再難也使命必達！密西西比河這一帶最可靠的快遞服務，來了！冷靜俐落的牛仔女孩 Sky，搭配有點傻氣卻超可靠的暴龍夥伴 Ty，無論包裹多大、多小、多難送，他們都從不漏單、不遲到。只是，要成為最佳拍檔，可不是一開始就那麼順利。從解決小熊麻煩，到趕在最後一刻完成第一次送貨任務，Sky 與 Ty 在歡笑與冒險中學會合作、思考與彼此信任。本書收錄兩則節奏輕快的故事，搭配藍、橘、黑三色插圖，並穿插趣味知識、笑話與活動，讓初接觸英文圖像橋梁書的孩子讀得輕鬆又有成就感。推薦給喜歡《Narwhal and Jelly》《Unicorn and Yeti》的讀者，也適合親子共讀、睡前分段閱讀，或作為孩子從繪本邁向獨立閱讀的第一步。Meet the new cowgirl and her T. Rex pardner delivering delightful laughs and rollicking adventure along with their packages from a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner. Perfect for young chapter book graphic novel fans who love Narwhal and Jelly and Unicorn and Yeti. Meet the best delivery service this side of the Mississippi, run by no-nonsense cowgirl Sky and her slightly goofy, but always dependable pardner, T.Rex Ty. No task is too big or two small for this dynamic duo. And they've never missed a delivery yet. But learning to work together hasn't always been easy for them. Saddle up as Sky and Ty figure out the

Change your brain, change your life with this essential classic from New York Times bestselling author, Rick Hanson--now celebrating 15 years in print with more than 500,000 copies sold!Great teachers like the Buddha, Jesus, Moses, Mohammed, and Gandhi were all born with brains built essentially like anyone else's--and then they changed their brains in ways that changed the world. Neuroscience now reveals how the flow of thoughts actually sculpt the brain, and more and more, we are learning that it's possible to strengthen positive brain states. By combining breakthroughs in science with insights from thousands of years of mindfulness practice, you too can shape your own "Buddha's Brain" for greater happiness, love, and wisdom. Buddha's Brain draws on evidence-based neuroscience to show you how to stimulate your brain for more fulfilling relationships, a deeper spiritual life, and a greater sense of inner confidence and self-worth. Using guided meditations and mindfulness exercises, yo

★ 專為兒童設計的詞素學入門書，建立語言理解基礎★ 視覺化學習架構，輕鬆掌握字首、字尾與字根★ 強化閱讀、拼字與字彙力，全面提升英語能力★ 結合最新閱讀科學理念，學習更有效率本書帶領孩子走進「單字的內部世界」，從最基本的詞素（morphemes）出發，認識字首（prefix）、字尾（suffix）與字根（root word），理解單字是如何被建構與延伸。不同於傳統死記硬背，本書透過大量圖像與結構化整理，幫助讀者建立「看懂單字」的能力，進而提升閱讀理解與拼字表現。書中收錄超過100個常見詞素，搭配實例與延伸字彙，讓孩子在學習過程中自然擴充字庫。同時，本書呼應當前「閱讀科學」（Science of Reading）的核心觀念，強調詞素覺識（morphological awareness）在閱讀發展中的重要性，幫助孩子建立穩固的語言基礎。適合英語學習初期的孩子，或是希望強化閱讀能力的學生。Delve into the fascinating world of morphemes, word formation, and discovery with this visual reference book, designed for curious young readersDK Super Where Words Come From is the ultimate guide for learning more about morphology and the origins of words. Discover amazing facts about the building blocks of language – from prefixes and suffixes to root words and bases.This morphology book for children offers:*A guide to understanding word formation through prefixes, suffixes, and root words.*A highly visual approach that makes association between words and where they originate easier to understa

A thrilling mystery adventure based on true historical events, from the author of I, SPY and HIDE AND SEEK.A gripping new Bletchley Park Mystery novel, from Rhian Tracey, author of I, SPY and HIDE AND SEEK.Mary has a gift for languages and codes that has brought her to the attention of the adults working at Bletchley Park. She finds herself drawn into their undercover operations, learning Japanese in order to decode enemy messages - but the operation she's a part of remains cloaked in mystery.As tensions on the Home Front escalate, Mary is forced to face the realities of warfare - the enemy is operating amongst them. Posing as a waitress amidst the glamour and bustle of the Ritz Hotel, Mary uncovers secrets and lies amongst the people she's working mostly closely with. Can Mary steer clear of danger and thwart the devious mission unfolding around her?There is just one thing she knows for sure: trust no one.A nail-biting wartime story, perfect for readers aged 9 and up, and fans of Phil

About this BookThis three-book series is designed to help English learners to build, develop, and moster their language skills for the TOEIC* test. Each book contains vocabulary and passages at different levels.New TOEIC* Skills 1 is for learners aiming at a score of between 450 and 550 points.New TOEIC Skills 2 is for learners whose target score is between 650 and 750 points.New TOEIC* Skills 3 is aimed at learners who are working toward a score of 850-990 points.This book can be used in a classroom with a teacher, or it can be used by learners on their own.Prepare for the TOEIC® test with essential vocabulary, skill lessons, and practice tests on 12 areas of Business English.Jobs * Housing * Activities * Health * Weather * Money Shopping * Medicine * Business * Travel * Food * EducationImportant content-based vocabulary is introduced with definitions and a list of related words to extend active use of words. Units are structured to review grammar, listening, and reading skills necess

The bestselling guide to learning a new language and remembering what you learned, now revised and updated“A brilliant and thoroughly modern guide . . . If you want a new language to stick, start here.”—Gary Marcus, cognitive psychologist and author of theNew York TimesbestsellerGuitar ZeroGabriel Wyner speaks seven foreign languages fluently. He didn’t learn them in school—who does? Rather, he mastered each one on his own, drawing on free online resources, short practice sessions, and his knowledge of neuroscience and linguistics.InFluent Forever,Wyner shares his foolproof method for learning any language. It starts by hacking the way your brain naturally encodes information. You’ll discover how to hear new sounds and train your tongue to produce them accurately. You’ll connect spellings and sounds to images so that you start thinking in a new language without translating. With spaced-repetition systems, you’ll build a foundation for your language in a week and learn hundreds of words

OverviewThe world is an amazing place.Get up close with Look, a seven-level series for young learners of English.See something real with amazing photography, authentic stories and video, and inspiring National Geographic Explorers.Help learners make connections in English between their lives and the world they live in through high-interest, global topics that encourage them to learn and express themselves.With short, fresh lessons that excite students and make teaching a joy, Look gives young learners the core language, balanced skills foundation and confidence-boosting exam support they need to use English successfully in the 21st century.Easy-to-teach units present high-interest topics with a global perspectiveCarefully graded language syllabus with balanced skills coverage and a phonics focusIntegrated values activities support personal developmentImmersive School Trips lessons take learners to incredible places and provide project work opportunitiesReading Extra lessons promote ext

With clear explanations, real-world examples and updated ancillary material, the 11th edition of Environmental Chemistry emphasizes the concepts essential to the practice of environmental science, technology and chemistry. The format and organization popular in preceding editions is used, including an approach based upon the five environmental spheres and the relationship of environmental chemistry to the key concepts of sustainability, industrial ecology and green chemistry. The new edition provides a comprehensive view of key environmental issues, and significantly looks at diseases and pandemics as an environmental problem influenced by other environmental concerns like climate change.Features:*The most trusted and best-selling text for environmental chemistry has been fully updated and expanded once again*The author has preserved the basic format with appropriate updates including a comprehensive overview of key environmental issues and concerns*New to this important text is materi

Transform your organization's approach to AI with tested frameworks from global leaders AI & Innovation: Best Practices and Tools to Manage Exponential Change Due to Exponential Growth is an expert blueprint on shaping and scaling the AI ecosystem of the future, revealing frameworks already tested and implemented at leading companies including Siemens, GE, and Microsoft. This book contains insight, use cases, tools, and templates to help readers build a brighter future for their organizations based on a fusion of disciplines, new concepts, and foresight thinking. Written by two transformational business leaders, this book shows readers how to create the future of the innovation engine by connecting the dots between technology, change, and business success. The authors discuss topics including: Understanding the core concepts behind AI, including why it matters and what it actually is Generating a roadmap of change, then applying concrete tools and methods to kick-start and anticipa

During the nineteenth century, the transpacific world underwent profound transformation, due to the transition from sail to steam navigation that was accompanied by a concomitant reconfiguration of power. This book explores the ways in which diverse Mexican, British, Chinese, and Japanese interests participated, particularly during Porfirio Díaz’s presidency at the peak of Mexico’s participation in the steam network: from its 1860s outset through a time of many revolutionary changes ending with the World War, the Mexican Revolution, the opening of the Panama Canal, and the introduction of a new maritime technology based on vessels run by oil. These transoceanic exchanges, generated within these new geographies of power, contributed not only to the formation of a transpacific region but also to refashioning the Mexican national imaginary. With transnationalism, global and migration studies as its main framework, this study draws upon a dazzling array of primary sources to center Mexic

The present book provides an introduction to the linguistic model of Construction Grammar, offering a full analysis of the grammar of the English language. It covers all levels of morpho-syntactic form-meaning units: including sentence types, tense and aspect, argument structure, phrases, idioms, word and morphological constructions. In line with its usage-based approach, all constructions are discussed using authentic corpus examples.In order to illustrate how constructions can be learnt, the book draws on authentic data from child language. Furthermore, corpus analysis is used to show which lexical items typically occur in the slots of constructions and make up their ‘collo-profile’. A key feature of the book is that it develops a systematic method for showing how constructions combine to form actual utterances.For this purpose, so-called ‘construction grids’ are developed which contain all the constructions that make up even the most complex sentences and show points of overlap betw

Wisdom means learning to live with ambivalence and to embrace uncertainty Helga Nowotny’s memoir provides a detailed account of her life, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of a woman who defied convention in the male-dominated field of science. From her early days in science and technology studies, where she faced bureaucratic hurdles, to her influential role in shaping the European Research Council, Nowotny offers a candid look at her career. She shares personal stories of navigating the complexities of academia and policy, revealing the uncertainties and contingencies that shaped her life and work. This memoir resonates with anyone who has pursued a path less traveled, and offers a glimpse into the resilience and ambition required to succeed in challenging environments. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Future Needs Wisdom is not really a memoir, nor is it an intellectual history, nor is it e

As the English version of 《EMI百寶箱：打造成功的EMI課室你要知道的幾件事》, this book is dedicated to the international faculty of higher education in Taiwan and those who are interested in Taiwan's EMI practice (English as a Medium of Instruction). Published by the National Taiwan University EMI Teaching and Learning Center (NTU EMI TLC), this book reviews the common challenges Taiwanese faculty and students face in EMI courses. Moreover, it proposes corresponding solutions based on the expertise and experience of National Taiwan University's faculty. We, NTU EMI TLC, hope to share the NTU experience with nationwide EMI practitioners, students, and anyone concerned with the subject. We firmly believe sharing is the best path for mutual growth and joint success of EMI in Taiwan's higher education. 本書為《EMI百寶箱：打造成功的EMI課室你要知道的幾件事》的英文版，內容包含EMI簡介、ISW簡介、EMI課室挑戰與解方、EMI課室的科技輔助工具等內容。本書結合臺大EMI教師的經驗，並加入相關文獻探討，系統性地整合成工具書，以期將EMI教學實務技巧分享給有興趣的讀者。

Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator Brendan Wenzel's irresistible animal images take the spotlight in this new series of concept board books for young children, based on his award-winning picture book Hello Hello. Say HELLO to learning fun! Little ones will learn about opposites with the help of a heavy walrus and light butterfly, a tough rhino and gentle fawn, a loud tiger and quiet salamander, and many more delightfully different pairs! A parade of wild animals walks, swims, and flies across the sturdy pages of this colorful book. Read the playful text. Find the opposites. Marvel at the incredible array of animals--big and small--that populate our planet. A key at the end of the book identifies each animal for those who want to learn even more. LEARNING OPPOSITES: Delightful duos of animal friends--from big and small to short and tall--make their hellos and introduce young children to opposites. ENGAGING AND EDUCATIONAL: Kids will enjoy discovering the dazzling variety of animals in

形影不離的大白鵝與小女孩，演繹朋友間最窩心的陪伴！小朋友，你有去過沙灘嗎？蘇菲很害怕冰冷的海水，跟白鵝小菇和蘇菲一起到沙灘，看看小菇怎樣幫她客服恐懼吧！本系列共6冊，講述小女孩蘇菲與小菇的相遇和生活點滴。故事情節富有幽默感，當中小女孩與小菇展現出朋友間的陪伴、分享和鼓勵，這段刻骨銘心的友誼定能感動小讀者的内心世界。When Sophie meets Goose on a trip to the park, they soon become inseparable!Goose is a series of 6 enchanting story books about an unusual and heart-warming friendship. With concise text and colourful illustrations, this series is stimulating for babies, engaging for toddlers and a great read along book for up to six years.Read with Sophie and Goose to:*build language skills*spark a love of reading*boost social-emotional learning本系列屬「新雅點讀樂園」產品之一，若配備新雅點讀筆，爸媽和孩子可以使用全書的點讀和錄音功能，聆聽粵語朗讀故事、粵語講故事、普通話朗讀故事和英語朗讀故事，並可錄下爸媽和孩子的聲音來說故事，增添親子閱讀的趣味！想了解更多新雅的點讀產品，請瀏覽新雅網頁(www.sunya.com.hk)

The synergy between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) is shaping the future of technology and opening a world of unprecedented possibilities. Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT): Current and Future Trends brings together researchers and developers from a wide range of domains to share with readers their ideas about how to implement technical advances, application areas for intelligent systems, and development of new services and smart devices connected to the Internet through a variety of wireless technologies. Parallel to this, new capabilities such as pervasive sensing, multimedia sensing, machine learning, deep learning, and computing power are opening the way to new domains, services, and business models beyond the traditional mobile Internet. These new areas in turn come with various requirements in terms of reliability, quality of service, and energy efficiency. In Artificial Intelligence of Things readers learn about the challenges and requiremen

Everything you need to speak Polish quickly and confidently Polish For Dummies gets you started with Polish language basics, so you can communicate with friends and loved ones, work and travel in Poland, or just enjoy the excitement of learning a new language. You'll learn the foundations of Polish grammar and how to engage in basic conversations. With the tried-and-true Dummies language learning method, you'll start speaking authentically right away, so you can interact in everyday situations. You'll also learn about social and cultural references that will help you keep up in Polish conversations. With access to audio files for dialogs in the book, you can improve your listening and pronunciation, too. This book makes it easy and practical to become a Polish speaker. Learn tips and tricks for improving your Polish language skillsAccess helpful verb conjugation tables, essential vocabulary lists, and straightforward pronunciation guidesMaster everyday words and phrasesDiscover Polish

Optimize your life using science-backed advice and discover how to get your brain working at peak efficiency.A FINANCIAL TIMES must-read business book of the month.A NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB must read book for September. We all know how to nudge our brains to perform better. A strong cup of coffee helps us get through a dull meeting, and a brisk walk helps us think more clearly. But what if some nudges could optimise how we focus, create and process information even more effectively, to take mental performance to new heights? Today, most office workers are expected to operate with industrial-era efficiency. Yet the work that matters most in our technology-dominated workplace – generating brilliant ideas, solving complex problems, and learning – can’t be manufactured like outputs on an assembly line. Instead, we need a new, HYPEREFFICIENT way of working: rather than imposing the rhythms of work on our brains, Dr. Mithu Storoni proposes we impose the rhythm of our brains o

A FINANCIAL TIMES must-read business book of the month.A NEXT BIG IDEA CLUB must read book for September.‘If you can’t concentrate, need inspiration or are just mentally fatigued, Dr Mithu Storoni is on hand to help . . . a scientist’s guide to smarter, healthier living.’ – The Sunday TimesOptimise your life using science-backed advice and discover how to get your brain working at peak efficiency.We all know how to nudge our brains to perform better. A strong cup of coffee helps us get through a dull meeting, and a brisk walk helps us think more clearly. But what if some nudges could optimise how we focus, create and process information even more effectively, to take mental performance to new heights?Today, most office workers are expected to operate with industrial-era efficiency. Yet the work that matters most in our technology-dominated workplace – generating brilliant ideas, solving complex problems and learning – can’t be manufactured like outputs on an assembly line. Instead, we

The North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (NASPAG), a leader in the field of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology (PAG) education, outlines specific learning objectives in its "Short and Long Curriculum" that are central to PAG education in all specialties. Written and edited by experienced leaders in the field, NASPAG's Principles & Practice of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology is based on this curricula and provides core knowledge essential for clinicians treating pediatric and adolescent patients with gynecologic disorders or concerns. An ideal resource for residents and non-OB/GYN clinicians, as well as those specializing in PAG, this modern resource provides authoritative, up-to-date information you can trust from the experts who know it best.Covers key topics such as polycystic ovary syndrome and hyperandrogenism, chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis, sexual health and education, menstrual dysfunction, sexual and gender norms, and ethical considerations

The cunning fox's tiger power （狐假虎威）Good teamwork to achieve wicked goals （狼狽為奸）A one-trick donkey （黔驢技窮）There are hundreds more of these Chinese idioms (chengyu) that pack a lot of meaning into four characters.Many of these Chinese idioms originate from historical events, classics, and folklore; they give us valuable insights into Chinese culture, history, and literature.Aimed at English learners, The Magic Four groups together some of these well-known stories with animals as its theme. Each story is accompanied with extra learning elements:• The literal and figurative meanings of the Chinese idiom;• A similar idiom/phrase in the English language;• Definitions of useful vocabulary words in the story;• Meanings of different idioms/phrases used in the stories and examples.Not only will you gain insight into Chinese wisdom accumulated for centuries but also learn fun aspects of the English language too!

In the long-awaited follow-up to the beloved classic Frindle, a new generation of kids discovers the power of words and imagination – and yes, even screens – to solve a mystery and change their world!“A fitting final work from a master storyteller” – Kirkus ReviewsJosh Willet is a techie, a serious gamer. Which is why Josh and his friends can’t stand Mr. N’s ELA class; it’s a strict no-tech zone. Mr. N makes them write everything out by hand, he won’t use a Smartboard, and he’s obsessed with some hundred-year-old grammar book. Then Josh discovers a secret; turns out Mr. N's been keeping a lot more than technology from his students! Together with his best friend Vanessa, and using all the computer skills they’ve got, Josh is determined to solve the mystery of Mr. N’s past. And maybe get some screentime back, too? Andrew Clement’s final novel is a timely one -- about the importance of language, the power of technology (good and bad), and how you might have to challenge

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

All he wants is a quiet wife. But she wants something more . . . 1867, Liverpool. Wife to an errant husband, the art patron Frederick Leyland, Frances is losing her sense of self. So when Frederick announces they are moving into the crumbling Speke Hall, she throws herself into the all-consuming task of renovating their once-magnificent new home.But when one of Frederick's proteg廥 - the handsome, brooding American artist James Whistler - offers to help Frances decorate, she and the painter form an instant connection. And under the painter's gaze, Frances begins to see that like the house, there is neglected splendour within her, too. Inspired by the possibilities the artist arouses in her, she begins to wonder if love might still be in the picture for her, after all... Based on a true story, this is the heady, slow-burn tale of a woman reinventing herself, while embarking on a daring, forbidden love affair with James Whistler.

Targeted Genome Engineering via CRISPR/Cas9 in Plants provides in-depth insights into the use of the emerging "CRISPR/Cas9" technology for precise genome editing. This technology has revolutionized plant science research particularly for crop improvement owing to its simplicity and efficiency. Targeted Genome Engineering via CRISPR/Cas9 in Plants provides a wide range of CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing techniques for numerous varieties of plants. Chapters include the latest applications of CRISPR/Cas9 system in connection with abiotic stress, biotic stress, biofortification, yield improvement, disease modelling and prognosis and molecular diagnosis. This book also evaluates various regulatory and ethical aspects that must be considered when implementing the CRISPR/Cas9 approach. This book is a valuable resource for professionals and researchers, as it provides effective CRISPR/Cas9-based strategies for sustainable agriculture and treatment of infectious and non-infectious diseases.