Schleicher Andreas, "International Summit on the Teaching Profession Helping our Youngest to Learn and Grow Policies for Early Learning"
English | 2019 | pages: 80 | ISBN: 9264313869 | EPUB | 9,9 mb
This report discusses policies and practices that shape quality and equity in early childhood education and care. It examines how the work environment, including the educational background of staff, and the policies that shape teaching approaches affect the quality of the education provided to our youngest learners. The book concludes with an overview of current thinking about how young children use, and are affected by, information and communication technologies (ICT). Linking the way children interact with ICT inside of school to the way they already use it outside of school could be the key to unlocking technology's potential for learning.

International Development Cooperation Today : A Radical Shift Towards a Global Paradigm
by Patrick Develtere, Huib Huyse
English | 2021 | ISBN: 9462702616 | 319 Pages | True PDF | 4.72 MB

Interferometry and Synthesis in Radio Astronomy, Second Edition By A. Richard Thompson, James M. Moran, George W. Swenson(auth.)
2001 | 711 Pages | ISBN: 0471254924 | PDF | 23 MB
Comprehensive, authoritative coverage of interferometric techniques for radio astronomy In this Second Edition of Interferometry and Synthesis in Radio Astronomy, three leading figures in the development of large imaging arrays, including very-long-baseline interferometry (VLBI), describe and explain the technology that provides images of the universe with an angular resolution as fine as 1/20,000 of an arcsecond. This comprehensive volume begins with a historical review followed by detailed coverage of the theory of interferometry and synthesis imaging, analysis of interferometer response, geometrical relationships, polarimetry, antennas, and arrays. Discussion of the receiving system continues with analysis of the response to signals and noise, analog design requirements, and digital signal processing. The authors detail special requirements of VLBI including atomic frequency standards, broadband recording systems, and antennas in orbit. Further major topics include: * Calibration of data and synthesis of images * Image enhancement using nonlinear algorithms * Techniques for astrometry and geodesy * Propagation in the neutral atmosphere and ionized media * Radio interference * Related techniques: intensity interferometry, moon occultations, antenna holography, and optical interferometry Interferometry and Synthesis in Radio Astronomy, Second Edition is comprehensive in that it provides an excellent overview of most radio astronomical instrumentation and techniques.Content: Chapter 1 Introduction and Historical Review (pages 1-49): Chapter 2 Introductory Theory of Interferometry and Synthesis Imaging (pages 50-67): Chapter 3 Analysis of the Interferometer Response (pages 68-85): Chapter 4 Geometric Relationships and Polarimetry (pages 86-121): Chapter 5 Antennas and Arrays (pages 122-167): Chapter 6 Response of the Receiving System (pages 168-211): Chapter 7 Design of the Analog Receiving System (pages 212-253): Chapter 8 Digital Signal Processing (pages 254-303): Chapter 9 Very?Long?Baseline Interferometry (pages 304-382): Chapter 10 Calibration and Fourier Transformation of Visibility Data (pages 383-425): Chapter 11 Deconvolution, Adaptive Calibration, and Applications (pages 426-466): Chapter 12 Interferometer Techniques for Astrometry and Geodesy (pages 467-506): Chapter 13 Propagation Effects (pages 507-593): Chapter 14 Van Cittert?Zernike Theorem, Spatial Coherence, and Scattering (pages 594-612): Chapter 15 Radio Interference (pages 613-626): Chapter 16 Related Techniques (pages 627-654):

Interest Rate Models - Theory and Practice: With Smile, Inflation and Credit by Damiano Brigo, Fabio Mercurio
English | PDF(True) | 2006 | 1016 Pages | ISBN : 3540221492 | 8.8 MB
The 2nd edition of this successful book has several new features. The calibration discussion of the basic LIBOR market model has been enriched considerably, with an analysis of the impact of the swaptions interpolation technique and of the exogenous instantaneous correlation on the calibration outputs. A discussion of historical estimation of the instantaneous correlation matrix and of rank reduction has been added, and a LIBOR-model consistent swaption-volatility interpolation technique has been introduced.

Interdisciplinary Research: Diverse Approaches in Science, Technology, Health and Society By John Atkinson, Malcolm Crowe (eds.)
2006 | 260 Pages | ISBN: 1861564708 | PDF | 2 MB
An important book by researchers from across disciplines introducing varying ideas on research, important in these days of inter-disciplinary and multi-centered investigation. The book introduces academics to new areas of endeavour and encourages researchers and students to think broadly when devising their studies. Linking chapters present the contributions in an historical and theoretical context, identifying the themes between the approaches, and encourages new thinking about old problems. Includes contributions from leading researchers across the quantitative-qualitative spectrum, from marine biology to spirituality. With funding under increasing pressure, the different views will help departments form new alliances and encourage interdisciplinary working.Content: Chapter 1 Research Today (pages 1-23): Malcolm CroweChapter 2 Studying Complexity: Are We Approaching the Limits of Science? (pages 25-40): Ian BoydChapter 3 A Sustainable Environment? The 'Lopsided View' of an Environmental Geochemist (pages 41-54): Andrew S. HursthouseChapter 4 Use and Abuse of Statisticians (pages 55-74): Mario HairChapter 5 Research in Information Systems ? Mine and My Colleagues' (pages 75-99): Abel UsoroChapter 6 Hearing Lips and Seeing Voices: Illusion and Serendipity in Auditory?Visual Perception Research (pages 101-115): John MacDonaldChapter 7 Research in Modern History (pages 117-134): Martin MyantChapter 8 'Scientificity' and its Alternatives: Aspects of Philosophy and Methodology within Media and Cultural Studies Research (pages 135-154): Neil BlainChapter 9 The Truth as Personal Documentation: An Anthropological Narrative of Hospital Portering (pages 155-173): Nigel RapportChapter 10 Philosophy, Nursing and the Nature of Evidence (pages 175-190): P. Anne ScottChapter 11 Researching the Spiritual: Outcome or Process? (pages 191-212): Harriet Mowat and John SwintonChapter 12 Using Narrative in Care and Research: The Patient's Journey (pages 213-238): John Atkinson

Integrated Solid Waste Management: A Life Cycle Inventory, Second Edition By
2001 | 531 Pages | ISBN: 0632058897 | PDF | 9 MB
The first edition described the concept of Integrated Waste Management (IWM), and the use of Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) to provide a way to assess the environmental and economic performance of solid waste systems. Actual examples of IWM systems and published accounts of LCI models for solid waste are now appearing in the literature. To draw out the lessons learned from these experiences a significant part of this 2nd edition focuses on case studies - both of IWM systems, and of where LCI has been used to assess such systems. The 2nd edition also includes updated chapters on waste generation, waste collection, central sorting, biological treatment, thermal treatment, landfill and materials recycling.This 2nd edition also provides a more user-friendly model (IWM-2) for waste managers. To make it more widely accessible, this edition provides the new tool in Windows format, with greatly improved input and output features, and the ability to compare different scenarios. A detailed user's guide is provided, to take the reader through the use of the IWM-2 model, step by step. IWM-2 is designed to be an "entry level" LCI model for solid waste - user-friendly and appropriate to users starting to apply life cycle thinking to waste systems - while more expert users will also find many of the advanced features of the IWM-2 model helpful. IWM-2 is delivered on CD inside the book.Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1-13): Chapter 2 Integrated Waste Management (pages 15-31): Chapter 3 The Development of Integrated Waste Management Systems: Case Studies and their Analysis (pages 33-83): Chapter 4 Life Cycle Assessment (pages 85-102): Chapter 5 A Life Cycle Inventory of Solid Waste (pages 103-127): Chapter 6 LCI Case Studies (pages 129-164): Chapter 7 The Overall Picture (pages 165-168): Chapter 8 Solid Waste Generation and Composition (pages 169-191): Chapter 9 Waste Collection (pages 193-226): Chapter 10 Central Sorting (pages 227-240): Chapter 11 Biological Treatment (pages 241-271): Chapter 12 Thermal Treatment (pages 273-396): Chapter 13 Landfilling (pages 297-309): Chapter 14 Materials Recycling (pages 311-324): Chapter 15 IWM?2: A Life Cycle Inventory Model for Integrated Waste Management (pages 325-332): Chapter 16 Waste Inputs (pages 333-338): Chapter 17 Waste Collection (pages 339-356): Chapter 18 MRF and RDF Sorting (pages 357-370): Chapter 19 Biological Treatment (pages 371-391): Chapter 20 Thermal Treatment (pages 393-410): Chapter 21 Landfilling (pages 411-430): Chapter 22 Materials Recycling (pages 431-456): Chapter 23 Advanced Variables (pages 457-470): Chapter 24 Waste System Flow (pages 471-472): Chapter 25 Streams Button (pages 473-474): Chapter 26 Results Button (pages 475-480): Chapter 27 Scenario Comparisons (pages 481-488): Chapter 28 What Parameters have Changed? (pages 489-490):

Michael Millerman, "Inside "Putin's Brain": The Political Philosophy of Alexander Dugin"
English | 2022 | ASIN: B0B6JKMW7S | 252 pages | EPUB | 0.78 MB
"You may disagree with something Millerman writes about Dugin, but you cannot ignore him. He is the leading English-language interpreter of Dugin's thought..." -Benjamin R. Teitelbaum, author of War for Eternity: The Rise of the Populist Right and the Return of Traditionalism

Insects and Wildlife: Arthropods and their Relationships with Wild Vertebrate Animals By John L. Capinera(auth.)
2010 | 487 Pages | ISBN: 1444332996 | PDF | 67 MB
Insects and Wildlife: Arthropods and their Relationships with Wild Vertebrate Animals provides a comprehensive overview of the interrelationships of insects and wildlife. It serves as an introduction to insects and other arthropods for wildlife management and other vertebrate biology students, and emphasizes the importance of insects to wild vertebrate animals. The book emphasizes how insects exert important influences on wildlife habitat suitability and wildlife population sustainability, including their direct and indirect effects on wildlife health. Among the important topics covered are: the importance of insects as food items for vertebrate animals; the role of arthropods as determinants of ecosystem health and productivity; the ability of arthropods to transmit disease-causing agents; an overview of representative disease-causing agents transmitted by arthropods; arthropods as pests and parasites of vertebrates; the hazards to wildlife associated with using using pesticides to protect against insect damage; insect management using techniques other than pesticides; the importance of insect conservation and how insects influence wildlife conservation. Content: Chapter 1 Insects and their Relatives (pages 1-33): Chapter 2 Structure and Function of Insects (pages 34-81): Chapter 3 Food Resources for Wildlife (pages 83-104): Chapter 4 Wildlife Diets (pages 105-170): Chapter 5 Insects Important as Food for Wildlife (pages 171-197): Chapter 6 Insects and Ecosystems (pages 198-229): Chapter 7 Transmission of Disease Agents to Wildlife by Arthropods (pages 231-244): Chapter 8 Infectious Disease Agents Transmitted to Wildlife by Arthropods (pages 245-262): Chapter 9 Parasitic Disease Agents Transmitted to Wildlife by Arthropods (pages 263-284): Chapter 10 Arthropods as Parasites of Wildlife (pages 285-337): Chapter 11 Pesticides and their Effects on Wildlife (pages 339-365): Chapter 12 Alternatives to Insecticides (pages 366-383): Chapter 13 Insect-Wildlife Relationships (pages 385-409): Chapter 14 Insect and Wildlife Conservation (pages 410-436):

Insect Sampling in Forest Ecosystems By
2004 | 315 Pages | ISBN: 0632053887 | PDF | 3 MB
Insect Sampling in Forest Ecosystems highlights the problems faced by entomologists working in forest ecosystems.Insects play a major part in all aspects of ecology Brings together the methodology needed to investigate insects through the various strata of the forest canopy Covers techniques associated with various specialised groups of forest insects Each chapter is backed up by a sound approach to experimental design and data analysis Essential reading for advanced students and researchers as well as teachersContent: Chapter 1 Sampling Theory and Practice (pages 1-15): Simon R. Leather and Allan D. WattChapter 2 Sampling Insects from Roots (pages 16-36): Alan C. GangeChapter 3 Pitfall Trapping in Ecological Studies (pages 37-57): B. A. WoodcockChapter 4 Sampling Methods for Forest Understory Vegetation (pages 58-76): Claire M. P. OzanneChapter 5 Sampling Insects from Trees: Shoots, Stems, and Trunks (pages 77-115): Martin R. SpeightChapter 6 Insects in Flight (pages 116-145): Mark YoungChapter 7 Techniques and Methods for Sampling Canopy Insects (pages 146-167): Claire M. P. OzanneChapter 8 Sampling Methods for Water?Filled Tree Holes and Their Artificial Analogues (pages 168-185): S. P. Yanoviak and O. M. FinckeChapter 9 Sampling Devices and Sampling Design for Aquatic Insects (pages 186-220): Leon Blaustein and Matthew SpencerChapter 10 Methods for Sampling Termites (pages 221-253): David T. Jones, Robert H. J. Verkerk and Paul EggletonChapter 11 Parasitoids and Predators (pages 254-278): Nick Mills

Inorganic Nanostructures: Properties and Characterization By Prof. Petra Reinke(auth.)
2012 | 199 Pages | ISBN: 3527409254 | PDF | 3 MB
This monograph for young researchers and professionals looking for a comprehensive reference offers an advanced treatment of the topic that extends beyond an introductory work. As such, it systematically covers the inorganic nanostructures in the breadth needed, while presenting them together with the surface science tools used to characterize them, such as electron spectroscopy and scanning probe techniques. The unique challenges in the fabrication of nanostructures are illustrated, and set into context of controlling structure, dimensionality and electronic properties.