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Economic Contribution and Growth of the Nonprofit Sector in the U.S

Economic Contribution and Growth of the Nonprofit Sector in the U.S

Sheena

tredition GmbH
2024
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The nonprofit sector in the U.S. makes a substantial economic contribution and continues to grow in influence. It encompasses a wide range of organizations across education, healthcare, social services, arts, and more, collectively employing millions and generating significant revenue. Nonprofits stimulate local economies through employment opportunities, spending on goods and services, and attracting volunteers and donations. Moreover, nonprofits play a crucial role in addressing societal challenges, providing essential services that complement government efforts. They innovate solutions, advocate for policy changes, and promote community engagement, contributing to both economic vitality and social cohesion. Challenges include fluctuations in funding, regulatory compliance, and adapting to evolving societal needs. Yet, nonprofits demonstrate resilience through strategic partnerships, leveraging technology, and fostering transparency. As the sector continues to evolve, its economic impact and role in shaping a more equitable and sustainable society remain pivotal to national welfare and community well-being.
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Unlocking the Potential Within: Müller Glia as a Key to Treating Retinal Diseases

Unlocking the Potential Within: Müller Glia as a Key to Treating Retinal Diseases

Sheena

tredition GmbH
2024
nidottu
Deep within the retina, a hidden champion for vision awaits. M ller glia, long considered mere supporting cells, are now emerging as a potential key to unlocking treatments for retinal diseases. These star-shaped cells play a vital role beyond just structure. They act as the retina's workhorses, maintaining its delicate balance, removing waste, and nourishing vital photoreceptor cells. When this balance is disrupted, diseases like macular degeneration can rob us of sight. However, research suggests that by understanding and manipulating M ller glia's regenerative potential, we might be able to restore vision or even prevent retinal degeneration altogether. Unlocking the potential within these glial cells could be the key to a future where vision loss is no longer a threat.
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The Challenge of Computing Homotopy Groups: Why Spheres Remain a Mystery

The Challenge of Computing Homotopy Groups: Why Spheres Remain a Mystery

Sheena

tredition GmbH
2024
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In the grand tapestry of mathematics, topology stands out for its unique approach to geometric shapes. It doesn't care about size or angles, but rather how spaces can be continuously deformed into one another, like stretching a clay model without tearing or gluing separate pieces. This seemingly abstract concept holds immense power, unlocking hidden properties of shapes and revealing a universe beyond our everyday perception of space. One of the central ideas in topology is the notion of a homotopy group. Imagine a loop drawn on a surface, like a circle on a sphere or a square on a plane. Homotopy groups classify these loops based on how they can be continuously deformed into one another without breaking the loop or letting it touch the edge of the surface. Intuitively, a loop that can be shrunk to a point without leaving the surface represents a "trivial" element in the group. More intricate loops that cannot be shrunk but can be continuously deformed into each other belong to the same class within the group.
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The Neutral Theory's Balancing Act: How Much Does Chance Matter in Speciation?

The Neutral Theory's Balancing Act: How Much Does Chance Matter in Speciation?

Sheena

tredition GmbH
2024
nidottu
The Neutral Theory flips the script on evolution. Forget organisms striving for perfection. It's a balancing act between two forces: natural selection, the "tightrope walker," and random genetic drift, the unpredictable gusts of wind. Mutations are like wobbly steps - some help the walker stay balanced (advantageous), others hinder it. But even neutral mutations, offering no immediate benefit, can accumulate over time through random drift. The question is, how much does this randomness truly matter? The Neutral Theory suggests it can be substantial, influencing how quickly new species emerge, even in stable environments. It's a fascinating challenge to the idea of evolution as solely driven by adaptation. It's a balancing act, with both chance and selection playing critical roles in the diversification of life.
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The Laughter of Wisdom: Humor and Philosophy in Hellenistic Poetry

The Laughter of Wisdom: Humor and Philosophy in Hellenistic Poetry

Sheena

tredition GmbH
2024
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Hellenistic poetry might surprise you. Don't be fooled by its witty verses - laughter here serves a deeper purpose. It's the "Laughter of Wisdom," where humor and philosophy intertwine. Imagine a poem poking fun at a pompous character. This playful jab could be a subtle lesson, reminding us not to take ourselves too seriously - a core tenet of Stoic philosophy. Epicureans, who valued joy, might use humor to lighten the mood and encourage a carefree spirit. By deciphering the laughter in these poems, we gain a richer understanding of the poet's message. It's like a hidden melody woven into the humor, reflecting the philosophical currents of the time. So, the next time you encounter a chuckle-worthy line, remember - it might hold the key to unlocking a deeper wisdom.
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Al(Ga)N: The Future of High-Frequency and High-Power Electronics

Al(Ga)N: The Future of High-Frequency and High-Power Electronics

Sheena

tredition GmbH
2024
nidottu
Al(Ga)N, a revolutionary material alloying aluminum nitride and gallium nitride, is poised to reshape the electronics landscape. Its exceptional properties, including a remarkably wide bandgap, high voltage tolerance, and superior thermal management, make it ideal for applications demanding both high power and high frequency. This article explores how Al(Ga)N surpasses traditional materials like silicon, enabling significant advancements in power electronics and radio frequency (RF) devices. We'll delve into how Al(Ga)N paves the way for efficient power conversion in next-generation systems, along with high-frequency applications in radar, communications, and wireless technology.
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Simplicial Complexes: Face Numbers and Beyond

Simplicial Complexes: Face Numbers and Beyond

Sheena

tredition GmbH
2024
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This title improves upon the original by: Intrigue: "Beyond Faces" sparks curiosity about what lies beyond a basic feature of simplicial complexes. Power: "Power" emphasizes the wider significance of these structures. The piece could delve into face numbers as a foundational concept: Counting Faces: Explain how the number of faces (points, edges, triangles, etc.) provides initial insights into a simplicial complex's structure. Simplex Homology: Briefly introduce this concept, highlighting how it uses face numbers to reveal hidden properties of the shape. The focus would then shift on the broader applications of simplicial complexes: Modeling Complex Systems: Discuss how these structures can represent complex networks, from social connections to the human brain. Topological Analysis: Highlight how simplicial complexes allow us to analyze the fundamental properties of shapes independent of size or deformation. Applications in Science and Engineering: Explore their use in fields like computer graphics, 3D printing, and even physical simulations. "Beyond Faces" suggests a few content directions: Higher Dimensions: Briefly touch upon how simplicial complexes can represent shapes beyond our usual 3D world. Visualizations: Emphasize the importance of using visualizations or interactive tools to help readers grasp these concepts. Historical Context: Briefly discuss the development of simplicial complexes and their role in the history of mathematics.
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The Mechanics of Morphogenesis: How Physics Shapes Biological Form

The Mechanics of Morphogenesis: How Physics Shapes Biological Form

Sheena

tredition GmbH
2024
nidottu
This title offers several advantages: Intrigue: "Decoding Nature's Sculptor" sparks curiosity about the unexpected role of physics. Clarity: "Physics" and "Biological Form" clearly define the focus. Action: "Shapes" emphasizes the active role of physics in development. Here's a breakdown of the content it could cover: Beyond the Blueprint: Briefly explain how morphogenesis involves more than just genetic instructions. The Invisible Force: Discuss the role of physical forces like tension, pressure, and fluid dynamics in shaping tissues and organs. Physics in the Lab Coat: Highlight how biologists are using physics principles to understand development, such as: Modeling cell behavior with physical equations. Investigating the role of biomaterials in morphogenesis. A New Perspective: Briefly mention how understanding the physics of morphogenesis can lead to advancements in areas like tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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Unifying Mediation and Modification: A Framework for Understanding Heterogeneous Causal Effects

Unifying Mediation and Modification: A Framework for Understanding Heterogeneous Causal Effects

Sheena

tredition GmbH
2024
nidottu
This study could also be of interest in settings where the intervention could not be intervened on directly. In settings where the prime cause is not able to be manipulated due to ethical and/or logistical restrictions, the mediator can be instead intervened on to reduce the detrimental effect of the cause on a subgroup's outcome and/or to enhance the beneficial effect for another group. This is especially meaningful in settings where policymakers and researchers, for cost and resource considerations, would like to implement a uniform policy or program for the targeted population rather than undertaking individual interventions for each subgroup.
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A World Between: The Ecology of Intermediate Particle Size Shores

A World Between: The Ecology of Intermediate Particle Size Shores

Sheena

tredition GmbH
2024
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While "The Unseen Coastline" focuses on the hidden world, "A World Between" emphasizes the unique particle size composition of these shores. Here's a revised description within 150 words: "A World Between: The Ecology of Intermediate Particle Size Shores" delves into the fascinating realm where land and sea meet. Forget the familiar sand or pebbles - this book explores the unique ecology of shores dominated by gravel, cobbles, or a mix of sizes. Discover how these "in-between" shores create a challenging yet rich habitat. Explore the specialized creatures that thrive here, the intricate food webs they sustain, and the vital role these "in-between" environments play in coastal ecosystems.
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Beyond the Blast: Defusing the Threat of Landmines with Advanced Signal Processing

Beyond the Blast: Defusing the Threat of Landmines with Advanced Signal Processing

Sheena

tredition GmbH
2024
nidottu
"Beyond the Blast: Defusing the Threat of Landmines with Advanced Signal Processing" delves into the cutting edge of landmine detection. This book moves beyond traditional methods and explores how sophisticated signal processing techniques are revolutionizing the fight against these hidden dangers. We'll explore how advanced algorithms can analyze data from ground-penetrating radar and other sensors to pinpoint landmines with greater precision and efficiency. You'll discover the fascinating world of signal processing, from filtering out noise to creating digital maps of minefields. "Beyond the Blast" showcases real-world applications of this technology, highlighting its potential to save lives and accelerate mine clearance efforts. It's a testament to the power of innovation in creating a safer future free from the fear of landmines.
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Higher Geography (second edition)

Higher Geography (second edition)

Sheena Williamson; Fiona Williamson

HarperCollins
2020
nidottu
Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Geography First Teaching: 2018, First Exam: 2019 The CfE Higher Geography Course Notes helps teachers and students map their route through the CfE programme, providing comprehensive and authoritative guidance for the course. Progress and attainment for all• A complete core resource with all the Physical and Human Environments topics, and the three most popular Global Issues topics (River Basin Management, Development and Health and Global Climate Change) covered in depth• ‘Quick questions’ to check knowledge at the end of each chapter ensure that every student can progress securely• ‘Summary’ sections and ‘learning checklists’ help students to monitor progress regularly Active learning• ‘Make the link’ features encourage broader thinking between and across subjects• ‘Hints’ give helpful tips and highlight important information• ‘Activities’ provide opportunities to apply knowledge and put geographical skills to work Assessment and practice you can rely on• ‘Exam-style questions’ at the end of each chapter ensure that students will be fully prepared for the assessment• Dedicated chapter on the Application of Geographical Skills provides guidance and practice for this new part of the exam Course Notes give a practical, supportive approach to help deliver the new curriculum and offer a blend of sound teaching and learning with assessment guidance.
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Mrs Hart’s Marriage Bureau

Mrs Hart’s Marriage Bureau

Sheena Wilkinson

HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS
2024
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‘This is a gem. Kate Atkinson fans will love it’ Irish Independent In a world of lonely hearts, are there enough happy endings to go around? Marriage matchmaker seeks assistant; discretion essential, rose-tinted glasses optional… Matchmaker Martha Hart never got her happy ending: the Great War destroyed those dreams. Instead, her life's mission is to bring hope to other lonely hearts, though eligible bachelors are thin on the ground in 1930s Yorkshire. She hopes her new assistant, April McVey, will breathe new life into the bureau. The irrepressible Irish girl with the knack for putting her foot in it is full of modern ideas, but doesn't appear to have a romantic bone in her body. When lonely widower Fabian, and his enigmatic sister require their help, the bureau face their toughest challenge. Are Martha and April about to discover that in the search for love, it's possible to find something else that's just as wonderful…? ‘A briskly witty delight’ Irish Times 'A charming treat of a novel, full of heart and hope' Hazel Gaynor
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The Lost Ones

The Lost Ones

Sheena Kamal

William Morrow Company
2018
nidottu
A BUSTLE BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH TIME MAGAZINE SUMMER READ RECOMMENDFinalist for the International Thriller Writers, Strand Critics, and Barry Award for Best First Novel "A brave, unflinching heroine and brave, unflinching writing add up to an extraordinary debut--highly recommended."--Lee ChildA dark, compulsively readable psychological suspense debut, the first in a new series featuring the brilliant, fearless, chaotic, and deeply flawed Nora Watts--a character as heartbreakingly troubled, emotionally complex, and irresistibly compelling as Stieg Larsson's Lisbeth Salander and Jo Nesb 's Harry Hole.It begins with a phone call that Nora Watts has dreaded for fifteen years--since the day she gave her newborn daughter up for adoption. Bonnie has vanished. The police consider her a chronic runaway and aren't looking, leaving her desperate adoptive parents to reach out to her birth mother as a last hope.A biracial product of the foster system, transient, homeless, scarred by a past filled with pain and violence, Nora knows intimately what happens to vulnerable girls on the streets. Caring despite herself, she sets out to find Bonnie with her only companion, her mutt Whisper, knowing she risks reopening wounds that have never really healed--and plunging into the darkness with little to protect her but her instincts and a freakish ability to detect truth from lies.The search uncovers a puzzling conspiracy that leads Nora on a harrowing journey of deception and violence, from the gloomy rain-soaked streets of Vancouver, to the icy white mountains of the Canadian interior, to the beautiful and dangerous island where she will face her most terrifying demon. All to save a girl she wishes had never been born.
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The Lost Ones

The Lost Ones

Sheena Kamal

William Morrow Company
2017
nidottu
A BUSTLE BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH TIME MAGAZINE SUMMER READ RECOMMENDFinalist for the International Thriller Writers, Strand Critics, and Barry Award for Best First Novel A brave, unflinching heroine and brave, unflinching writing add up to an extraordinary debut--highly recommended.--Lee ChildA dark, compulsively readable psychological suspense debut, the first in a new series featuring the brilliant, fearless, chaotic, and deeply flawed Nora Watts--a character as heartbreakingly troubled, emotionally complex, and irresistibly compelling as Stieg Larsson's Lisbeth Salander and Jo Nesb 's Harry Hole.It begins with a phone call that Nora Watts has dreaded for fifteen years--since the day she gave her newborn daughter up for adoption. Bonnie has vanished. The police consider her a chronic runaway and aren't looking, leaving her desperate adoptive parents to reach out to her birth mother as a last hope.A biracial product of the foster system, transient, homeless, scarred by a past filled with pain and violence, Nora knows intimately what happens to vulnerable girls on the streets. Caring despite herself, she sets out to find Bonnie with her only companion, her mutt Whisper, knowing she risks reopening wounds that have never really healed--and plunging into the darkness with little to protect her but her instincts and a freakish ability to detect truth from lies.The search uncovers a puzzling conspiracy that leads Nora on a harrowing journey of deception and violence, from the gloomy rain-soaked streets of Vancouver, to the icy white mountains of the Canadian interior, to the beautiful and dangerous island where she will face her most terrifying demon. All to save a girl she wishes had never been born.
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The Lost Ones

The Lost Ones

Sheena Kamal

William Morrow Large Print
2017
nidottu
A BUSTLE BEST BOOK OF THE MONTH TIME MAGAZINE SUMMER READ RECOMMENDFinalist for the International Thriller Writers, Strand Critics, and Barry Award for Best First Novel "A brave, unflinching heroine and brave, unflinching writing add up to an extraordinary debut--highly recommended."--Lee ChildA dark, compulsively readable psychological suspense debut, the first in a new series featuring the brilliant, fearless, chaotic, and deeply flawed Nora Watts--a character as heartbreakingly troubled, emotionally complex, and irresistibly compelling as Stieg Larsson's Lisbeth Salander and Jo Nesb 's Harry Hole.It begins with a phone call that Nora Watts has dreaded for fifteen years--since the day she gave her newborn daughter up for adoption. Bonnie has vanished. The police consider her a chronic runaway and aren't looking, leaving her desperate adoptive parents to reach out to her birth mother as a last hope.A biracial product of the foster system, transient, homeless, scarred by a past filled with pain and violence, Nora knows intimately what happens to vulnerable girls on the streets. Caring despite herself, she sets out to find Bonnie with her only companion, her mutt Whisper, knowing she risks reopening wounds that have never really healed--and plunging into the darkness with little to protect her but her instincts and a freakish ability to detect truth from lies.The search uncovers a puzzling conspiracy that leads Nora on a harrowing journey of deception and violence, from the gloomy rain-soaked streets of Vancouver, to the icy white mountains of the Canadian interior, to the beautiful and dangerous island where she will face her most terrifying demon. All to save a girl she wishes had never been born.
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It All Falls Down

It All Falls Down

Sheena Kamal

William Morrow Large Print
2018
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The brilliant, fearless, deeply flawed Nora Watts--introduced in the "utterly compelling" (Jeffery Deaver) atmospheric thriller The Lost Ones--finds deadly trouble as she searches for the truth about her late father in this immersive thriller that moves from the hazy Canadian Pacific Northwest to the gritty, hollowed streets of Detroit.Growing up, Nora Watts only knew one parent--her father. When he killed himself, she denied her grief and carried on with her life. Then a chance encounter with a veteran who knew him raises disturbing questions Nora can't ignore--and dark emotions she can't control. To make her peace with the past, she has to confront it.Finding the truth about her father's life and his violent death takes her from Vancouver to Detroit where Sam Watts grew up, far away from his people and the place of his birth. Thanks to a disastrous government policy starting in the 1950s, thousands of Canadian native children like Sam were adopted by American families. In the Motor City, Nora discovers that the circumstances surrounding Sam's suicide are more unsettling than she'd imagined.Yet no matter how far away Nora gets from Vancouver, she can't shake trouble. Back in the Pacific Northwest, former police detective turned private investigator Jon Brazuca is looking into the overdose death of a billionaire's mistress. His search uncovers a ruthless opiate ring and a startling connection to Nora, the infuriatingly distant woman he'd once tried to befriend. He has no way to warn or protect her, because she's become a ghost, vanishing completely off the grid.Focused on the mysterious events of her father's past and the clues they provide to her own fractured identity and that of her estranged daughter, Nora may not be able to see the danger heading her way until it's too late. But it's not her father's old ties that could get her killed--it's her own.
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No Going Back

No Going Back

Sheena Kamal

William Morrow Company
2020
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A People Magazine Best New Book Pick Named a Most Anticipated Book of the Year by CrimeReads, LitHub, and Book Riot "If you're looking for a dark, moody, complex thriller with a complex woman protagonist this is your series. I love love love these books."--Roxane Gay, New York Times bestselling author of Hunger From Strand Critics Award winner Sheena Kamal, comes the third novel featuring the brilliant, fearless, deeply flawed Nora Watts whose vendetta against a triad enforcer escalates when he places a target on her daughter's back.Find your enemy. Before he finds you.Nora Watts has a talent for seeing what lies beneath strangers' surfaces, and for knowing what they're working hard to keep hidden. Somehow, it's the people closest to her she has trouble truly connecting with. In the case of Bonnie, the teenage daughter Nora gave up for adoption, she has to keep trying. For Bonnie has a target on her back--and it's all because of Nora. Two years ago, Bonnie was kidnapped by the wealthy Zhang family. Though Nora rescued her, she made a powerful enemy in Dao, a mysterious triad enforcer and former head of the Zhangs' private security. Now Dao is out for revenge, and she needs to track him down in order to keep herself--and Bonnie--safe. On Dao's trail, Nora forms an unlikely partnership with Bernard Lam, an eccentric playboy billionaire with his own mysterious grudge to bear, and reunites with Jon Brazuca, ex-cop turned private investigator and Nora's occasional ally. From Canada to southeast Asia they pursue Dao, uncovering a shadowy criminal cabal. But soon, the trail will lead full circle to Vancouver, the only home Nora's ever known, and right to the heart of her brutal past.
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It All Falls Down

It All Falls Down

Sheena Kamal

William Morrow Company
2019
nidottu
The brilliant, fearless, deeply flawed Nora Watts--introduced in the "utterly compelling" (Jeffery Deaver) atmospheric thriller The Lost Ones--finds deadly trouble as she searches for the truth about her late father in this immersive thriller that moves from the hazy Canadian Pacific Northwest to the gritty, hollowed streets of Detroit.Growing up, Nora Watts only knew one parent--her father. When he killed himself, she denied her grief and carried on with her life. Then a chance encounter with a veteran who knew him raises disturbing questions Nora can't ignore--and dark emotions she can't control. To make her peace with the past, she has to confront it.Finding the truth about her father's life and his violent death takes her from Vancouver to Detroit where Sam Watts grew up, far away from his people and the place of his birth. Thanks to a disastrous government policy starting in the 1950s, thousands of Canadian native children like Sam were adopted by American families. In the Motor City, Nora discovers that the circumstances surrounding Sam's suicide are more unsettling than she'd imagined.Yet no matter how far away Nora gets from Vancouver, she can't shake trouble. Back in the Pacific Northwest, former police detective turned private investigator Jon Brazuca is looking into the overdose death of a billionaire's mistress. His search uncovers a ruthless opiate ring and a startling connection to Nora, the infuriatingly distant woman he'd once tried to befriend. He has no way to warn or protect her, because she's become a ghost, vanishing completely off the grid.Focused on the mysterious events of her father's past and the clues they provide to her own fractured identity and that of her estranged daughter, Nora may not be able to see the danger heading her way until it's too late. But it's not her father's old ties that could get her killed--it's her own.
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