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Ryan and the Great Lakes Pirates

Ryan and the Great Lakes Pirates

Alan McCord; Anne McKee

Lulu.com
2024
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An imaginative eight-year-old boy enjoys a wonderful family vacation in the Les Cheneaux Islands of Lake Huron. He then embarks on an swashbuckling time-travel adventure with a pirate captain and his crew on the Great Lakes. They encounter and defeat the dastardly pirate Captain Lowe on Lake Superior, rescue shipwreck survivors on Lake Michigan, and participate in the Battle of Lake Erie. Along the way the young boy learns many new skills and demonstrates bravery and compassion for those around him. Will he decide to remain on the Dancing Monkey or return home to his parents?
Alan Turing: Master of Cracking Codes

Alan Turing: Master of Cracking Codes

Ryan Nagelhout

PowerKids Press
2016
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This book explores the life of Alan Turing, the man regarded as the father of computer science and artificial intelligence. Readers will discover the fascinating facts of Turing's exciting code breaking career during World War II, which helped the Allies win many important battles. The text includes details about his designs for one of the first computers, and how his work laid the foundation for other computer pioneers. Turing's life story is told through engaging text, accompanied by vivid photographs, a timeline, and sidebars. Readers are sure to grasp important STEM topics through the accessible scope of this captivating biography.
A Guide to Careers in Physical Anthropology

A Guide to Careers in Physical Anthropology

Alan S. Ryan

Praeger Publishers Inc
2001
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The field of physical anthropology deals with issues that everyone thinks about and cares about: our origins, our evolutionary history, and why we look and act the way we do. The field has benefited greatly by increased attention from the media, from popular books, and from several television series. There is a multitude of topics considered by physical anthropologists, including human and primate origins, primate societies, growth and development, genetics, forensic science, and nutrition. Most physical anthropology graduate students have traditionally aspired to research and/or teaching careers at a university. However, during the last decade there has been an increased interest in non-traditional careers outside the ivory tower, primarily because the number of new physical anthropology Ph.D.s exceeds the number of jobs available in anthropology departments. Because physical anthropology encompasses a variety of research interests, students are broadly trained and have a wealth of talents and skills that make them competitive for non-academic careers. However, pursuing opportunities outside the academy requires thoughtful planning and training. This collection serves as a reference for students contemplating a career in physical anthropology within or outside the academy. Several rewarding career paths that physical anthropologists have chosen are described. Students will understand how anthropological theory, methods, and training are applicable to job responsibilities and career development. This book will also help departments of anthropology design coursework and training programs that will make their students more competitive. In sum, the future of anthropology seems promising given the discipline's broad scope and concern for issues faced by contemporary society, and physical anthropologists will be playing an increased role in many arenas.
Managing Microorganisms

Managing Microorganisms

David Smith; Matthew J Ryan; Alan Buddie

CABI PUBLISHING
2023
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A significant portion of basic and applied life science research requires microorganisms as study specimens. Managing Microorganisms aims to be the standard reference for anyone who works with microorganisms, primarily bacteria and fungi. It is applicable to researchers who maintain their own collections of strains, and those who use one of the many public service culture collections. The book includes coverage of: · methods of preservation and characterization for different groups of microorganisms; · best practice guidelines for culture collection management; · how to protect investment in research with microorganisms; · where to source authenticated microorganisms; · how to store, handle and distribute microorganisms effectively and safely; · the factors to consider in designing a sustainable business plan for a culture collection; · the consideration of health and safety issues, and the wider regulatory environment. Managing Microorganisms is an essential reference for anyone working with microorganisms and culture collections. In addition, it will be of great use for academic researchers and students in applied life sciences, especially those who are involved in sourcing and maintaining reference strains, whilst it also will provide a useful guide for consultants, biotechnologists and other members of bioindustry.
Crime, Deviance and Society

Crime, Deviance and Society

Ana Rodas; Melanie Simpson; Paddy Rawlinson; Ronald Kramer; Emma Ryan; Emmeline Taylor; Reece Walters; Alan Beckley; Chris Cunneen; Ashlee Gore; Amanda Porter; Scott Poynting; Emma Russell

Cambridge University Press
2020
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Crime, Deviance and Society: An Introduction to Sociological Criminology offers a comprehensive introduction to criminological theory. The book introduces readers to key sociological theories, such as anomie and strain, and examines how traditional approaches have influenced the ways in which crime and deviance are constructed. It provides a nuanced account of contemporary theories and debates, and includes chapters covering feminist criminology, critical masculinities, cultural criminology, green criminology, and postcolonial theory, among others. Case studies in each chapter demonstrate how sociological theories can manifest within and influence the criminal justice system and social policy. Each chapter also features margin definitions and timelines of contributions to key theories, reflection questions and end-of-chapter questions that prompt students reflection. Written by an expert team of academics from Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, Crime, Deviance and Society is a highly engaging and accessible introduction to the field for students of criminology and criminal justice.
BTEC National Engineering Student Book

BTEC National Engineering Student Book

Andrew Buckenham; Gareth Thomson; Natalie Griffiths; Steve Singleton; Alan Serplus; Michael Ryan

Pearson Education Limited
2007
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Updates to BTEC National Set Tasks for external assessment - April 2017As a result of feedback from the Department for Education Pearson have made updates to the Set Tasks for some BTEC National qualifications. Therefore subsequent changes have been made to this product. If you have purchased this book before 13th April 2017, details of these changes can be found here. [link to www.pearsonfe.co.uk/BTECchanges]. Corrected copies will be available to purchase by June 2017. ? The Student Book and ActiveBook has clearly laid out pages with a range of supportive features to aid learning and teaching: • Getting to know your unit sections ensure learners understand the grading criteria and unit requirements. • Getting ready for assessment sections focus on preparation for external assessment with guidance for learners on what to expect. Hints and tips will help them prepare for assessment and sample answers are provided for a range of question types including, short and long answer questions, all with a supporting commentary. • Pause point features provide opportunities for learners to self-evaluate their learning at regular intervals. Each Pause point feature gives learners a Hint or Extend option to either revisit and reinforce the topic or encourage independent research or further study skills. • Case study and Theory into practice features enable development of problem-solving skills and place the theory into real life situations learners could encounter. • Assessment practice features provide scaffolded activities that help prepare learners for assessment. Within each assessment practice activity, a Plan, Do and Review section supports learners’ formative assessment by to making sure they fully understand what they are being asked to do, what their goals are and how to evaluate the task and consider how they could improve. • Literacy and numeracy activities provide opportunities for reinforcement in these key areas, placing the skills into a children’s play, learning and development context. • Dedicated Think future pages provide case studies from the industry, with a focus on aspects of skills development that can be put into practice in a real work environment and further study.
Behavioral Health Care Delivery Following the Onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic

Behavioral Health Care Delivery Following the Onset of the Covid-19 Pandemic

Kimberly A Hepner; Carol P Roth; Jessica L Sousa; Teague Ruder; Ryan Andrew Brown; Layla Parast; Harold Alan Pincus

RAND Corporation
2023
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This report examines changes in behavioral health care delivered to service members by the Military Health System following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, including patterns of care, use of telehealth, and quality of care. The findings and recommendations are intended to inform improvements to behavioral health care in the Military Health System and provide insights into the implications of its ongoing integration of telehealth.
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa: Script (and Scrapped)

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa: Script (and Scrapped)

Steve Coogan; Rob Gibbons; Neil Gibbons; Armando Iannucci; Peter Baynham

HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
2013
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The official script for the box-office smash movie, featuring every ruddy word (and stage direction) of Alan’s seamless transformation from natural-born broadcaster into fully fledged and occasionally fully dressed hostage negotiator. Contains deleted scenes and an exclusive Foreword by Steve Coogan. With a television career behind him and a much-coveted breakfast slot in his spiritual home, regional digital radio, there was only one place left for Alan Partridge to turn: Hollywood! Or rather, an Anglo-French funded co-production for the big screen. Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa sees Alan face his biggest challenge since he spent six months in a travel tavern, and is almost certainly the first time he has handled a loaded gun since he was a prime-time BBC2 presenter. When his beloved income-source North Norfolk Digital is taken over by a faceless media conglomerate, Alan’s inimitable instinct for self-preservation leads to a violent and bloody siege on the radio station by an unhinged, nay mentalist, DJ, and a hostage crisis for which there can be only one man with the chat to diffuse it … Featuring a cast of old and new Partridge favourites, including Sidekick Simon, assistant Lynn and Michael the Geordie, Alpha Papa is proof that while the jury’s out on whether you can keep a good man down, it’s an outright fact that you can’t keep a good regional broadcaster off the airwaves.
Alan Cole Is Not a Coward

Alan Cole Is Not a Coward

Eric Bell

Harpercollins
2017
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Perfect for fans of Tim Federle and Gary Schmidt, this is a hilarious and poignant tale about the trials of middle school when you're coming of age--and coming out.Alan Cole can't stand up to his cruel brother, Nathan. He can't escape the wrath of his demanding father, who thinks he's about as exceptional as a goldfish. And--scariest of all--he can't let the cute boy across the cafeteria know he has a crush on him.But when Nathan discovers Alan's secret, his older brother announces a high-stakes round of Cole vs. Cole. Each brother must complete seven nearly impossible tasks; whoever finishes the most wins the game. If Alan doesn't want to be outed to all of Evergreen Middle School, he's got to become the most well-known kid in school, get his first kiss, and stand up to Dad. Alan's determined to prove--to Nathan, to the world, to himself--that this goldfish can learn to swim.May the best Cole win.
Alan Cole Is Not a Coward

Alan Cole Is Not a Coward

Eric Bell

HARPER COLLINS
2024
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Perfect for fans of Tim Federle and Gary Schmidt, this is a hilarious and poignant tale about the trials of middle school when you're coming of age--and coming out.Alan Cole can't stand up to his cruel brother, Nathan. He can't escape the wrath of his demanding father, who thinks he's about as exceptional as a goldfish. And--scariest of all--he can't let the cute boy across the cafeteria know he has a crush on him.But when Nathan discovers Alan's secret, his older brother announces a high-stakes round of Cole vs. Cole. Each brother must complete seven nearly impossible tasks; whoever finishes the most wins the game. If Alan doesn't want to be outed to all of Evergreen Middle School, he's got to become the most well-known kid in school, get his first kiss, and stand up to Dad. Alan's determined to prove--to Nathan, to the world, to himself--that this goldfish can learn to swim.May the best Cole win.