This book begins with why I had to leave Ukraine and come to the USA. It compares two private research universities, the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn and the Illinois Institute of Technology. Brooklyn Poly disappeared as a university because it treated its students poorly, while IIT is doing fine. At IIT we had many excellent PhD students described in this book. IIT had an advantage over other universities by having research institutes on campus. It attracted many excellent PhD students paid for by IITRI. They worked on weapons development mainly, such as how to shoot down missiles. They had a large contract during President Reagan time. When this ended suddenly IITRI disappeared and IIT got much poorer. Seven appendices in this book describe problems of current interest. They are 1.Deepwater Horizen oil spill 2. Kinetic theory of blood flow 3. Infrastructure 4.Improved Keynes theory 5.White Evangelicals 6. Timeshare in Mexico 7.Climate Change
Join two brothers, Benny and Kako, on their first exciting camping trip in "Benny and Kako's First Camping Adventure." This beautifully illustrated children's book invites young readers to explore the joy and wonders of camping and nature. From setting up the camp, fishing, boating, playing games, spotting wildlife, and more, Benny and Kako's journey encapsulates the spirit of childhood adventure and sibling bonding. With stunning visuals and an engaging storyline, this book is a fantastic introduction to the thrill of the great outdoors, perfect for bedtime stories and read-aloud sessions. Readers aged 2 to 8 will be eager to embark on their own camping adventure after joining Benny and Kako on theirs.
Description: This heartwarming children's book follows the story of two young friends, Benny and Kako, who discover that their neighbor Sarah has been diagnosed with cancer. In their efforts to support her, they learn about the power of friendship, empathy, and going above and beyond for someone in need. Along with their families and the neighborhood, they strive to make Sarah's dreams come true during her tough time in the hospital. The story beautifully teaches children about compassion, resilience, community support, and the importance of dreams. With wonderful illustrations by IQ Zii, this touching tale leaves readers with a newfound understanding of friendship's power and the human spirit's resilience.
Benny's Brave Stand" is an inspiring tale of courage, brotherhood, and the power of standing up for what is right. When Benny discovers his younger brother Kako is being bullied at school, he refuses to stand idly by. He confronts the bully, demonstrating his courage, and sends a powerful message of resilience that reverberates throughout their school. This heartwarming story doesn't stop at brotherly protection, though; it journeys further into Benny's determination to help others, leading to an uplifting narrative about community strength and the importance of never tolerating bullying. A must-read for all children and adults alike to understand the impact of empathy, bravery, and the strength in unity against adversity
Benny and Kako, two siblings, discover a massive old tree in their backyard and decide to build a treehouse with the help of their parents. Once the treehouse is complete, they transform it into their secret clubhouse for storytelling and planning adventures. During their playtime, they stumble upon a hidden box, which contains an old treasure map. Filled with excitement, they embark on a journey to find the buried treasure, encountering friendly animals and solving riddles along the way. After a day of exploration, they uncover a chest filled with gold coins and gemstones. Benny and Kako decide to share their fortune with their loved ones and the animals they met, bringing joy and happiness to everyone. The story highlights the bond between siblings and the magical memories created in their amazing treehouse.
"Nosy Fatima" is a heartwarming children's story about a curious and innocent girl named Fatima. Set in a small town, Fatima embarks on an adventure that teaches her a valuable lesson about assuming the worst in people. Join Fatima as she discovers the joys of new friendships in the most unexpected places.
"Curious Fatima. The Mysterious New Neighbour" by Dimitri Gilles is a delightful children's tale about a curious young girl named Fatima. When a quiet, star-loving boy named Max moves next door, Fatima and her friends learn valuable lessons about friendship, understanding, and respecting others' privacy after a mishap with a mysterious box in Max's backyard. The book encourages the embracing of differences and the growth that comes from learning from one's mistakes
"Lying Fatima" by Dimitri Gilles is an engaging and thought-provoking story set in a small village. The tale revolves around a young girl named Fatima who has a habit of telling white lies to make others feel good. However, Fatima starts experiencing a heartache whenever she lies. She confides in a wise old man who advises her to focus on positive points without lying. Although initially confused, Fatima later understands the old man's advice when she tactfully consoles her upset friend by complimenting her self-esteem, avoiding both lying and hurting her feelings. From that day forward, Fatima adopts this approach, using honesty and kindness instead of resorting to false assurances. The heartache disappears, and Fatima grows up to be a trusted and beloved figure in her village. Her transformation from a well-intentioned fibber to a beacon of truth and kindness makes this story a compelling read. It conveys a powerful message about the value of honesty and the potential to express truth in ways that can uplift others.
IntroductionON CONNA T un peu plus d'une centaine d' l ments chimiques dont chacun est caract ris par des propri t s particuli res. On peut n anmoins les grouper en deux grandes cat gories: les m taux et les non-m taux. Ces derniers eux-m mes se partagent en gaz inertes, en metallo des et en l ments dont les propri t s sont interm diaires entre celles des m taux et des metallo des. Un examen plus approfondi a r v l , d s le d but du 19e si cle, l'existence de familles: celles des m taux alcalins, des m taux alcalinos terreux, des m tallo des halog nes, des terres rares, etc. Apres plusieurs essais infructueux de la part de chimistes comme Dbereiner, Newlands et autres, le chimiste russe Dimitri Ivanovitch Mendeleev r ussit, en 1869, en tudiant les propri t s physiques et chimiques des quelque 70 l ments connus de son temps, a d couvrir des relations troites entre les propri t s des l ments lorsqu'il les disposait dans l'ordre croissant de leur masse atomique.Mendeleev remarqua le retour p riodique des propri t s chimiques, ce qui lui permit de les disposer aussi de fa on a faire ressortir les familles que ses devanciers avaient d j reconnues. Le tableau p riodique, remanie a maintes reprises depuis que Mendeleev l'a dresse pour la premi re fois, est vraiment une classification naturelle des l ments chimiques. Il s'est toujours merveilleusement pr te a toutes les modifications rendues n cessaires par le progr s de la physique et de la chimie. Vous trouverez dans les pages qui suivent deux versions qui vous paraitront fort diff rentes de ce tableau p riodique. En fait le second tableau fournit les m mes renseignements que le premier, mais en insistant davantage sur certains points diff rents. Dans les deux tableaux, chaque l ment est repr sent par son symbole chimique. Ainsi, H repr sent l'hydrog ne; He, l'h lium; Li, le lithium. Le petit chiffre au dessus du symbole repr sente le nombre atomique de l' l ment; ceux qui sont a cote du symbole donnent son poids atomique.. Dans les pages qui suivent se trouve la version longue du tableau dont la version Courte plus loin. Dans les deux, les l ments sont dispos s dans l'ordre croissant de leur nombre atomique. Chaque tableau peut paraitre, premi re vue, un ensemble d concertant de symboles, de nombres et de noms g n riques. Il nous sera plus facile de comprendre le tableau si nous n'en tudions d'abord qu'une petite partie. N gligeons pour le moment les deux premiers l ments, l'hydrog ne et l'h lium. Voici les seize suivants dans l'ordre: Ces seize l ments commencent avec le lithium, m tal actif et l ger. Les trois l ments suivants, le b ryllium, Be, le bore, B et le carbone, C, sont tous solides et voient leurs propri t s m talliques diminuer progressivement: le carbone est un l ment non m tallique. Puis nous rencontrons les metallo des: l'azote, N, l'oxyg ne, O et le fluor, F, qui est un l ment gazeux, tr s r actif; enfin, nous arrivons au n on, qui est un gaz inerte.
To love is to have someone special, one on whom you can always depend to be there through the years, sharing laughter and tears, as a partner, a lover, a friend.
"Can You Fall in Love With Someone You've Never Met?" is a deep, profound and intense love story. As a novel it literally rivets the reader and brings to light hidden human aspects in the name of love and eroticism that escape the confines of the ordinary. James is undoubtedly playing with the psyche of the reader as he or she is engulfed in the same uncontrolled emotions as the protagonists. A sad and tragic love story is certainly not uncommon, but the love story told through The Portrait of Eve is totally different. Jacques and Eve could be the people next door but experience situations far beyond the ordinary. The story takes place in the two most romantic cities in Europe, Paris and Venice. You will be transported there as you enjoy and endure the happiness and anguish of Jacques and Eve.
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Synopsis of The 99The 99 will challenge you to think about the state of our world ¬- socially, economically and environmentally and in fact will challenge you to rethink about so many aspects that you currently perceive as normal. In fact, it demonstrates that these three key factors are intimately connected. But much more than that.The 99 encourages readers to envision a better world and, through their own actions, help to bring about much-needed change. - Sharon Moore (editor of 99)The book presents one man's philosophy on life, while at the same time exposing and analysing the dysfunction that has developed at many levels in modern western society. At its heart is a key understanding: that the way we live is based on a misguided belief that the earth has infinite resources there for our taking. Central to the book's message is its analysis of our economic-growth-at-any-cost way of life and the dominance of mega-corporations, to the detriment of our health and well-being and that of the very earth, air and water we depend on. The insights the author gained while growing up in Greece enable him to clearly see the contrasts between that simpler way of life, not all that long ago, and the unnecessary complexity of today's modern lifestyle, especially in cities, where most of us live. By touring through many aspects of our society, culture and governance the book encourages readers to think about the connections between our actions and decisions, their consequences, and the wider economic and governmental context in which our lives are embedded.After fourteen chapters of analysis and passionate argument, the penultimate chapter presents 99 choices, or perhaps challenges. In three sections - visionary, personal level solutions, and systemic rule-based changes - the 99 points aim to embolden people to take control of their lives, to be part of the change that must happen, for the future of our species and our planet.
Cybersecurity can be intimidating for anyone who lives in this connected world and is not a security professional. Everything we do is connected in some way, and it seems there is always someone waiting to attack us in cyberspace. This book is designed to help you navigate your digital life in a secure way. It handles the most common aspects of our lives including Data, Banking, Social Networking, Our Children, IoT and more. The goal of this book is to provide practical and easy to follow guides on remaining secure online.
(Drum Instruction). The Total Drummer is put together for any drummer who is looking to take their playing to the next level, offering a complete package designed to help you achieve your musicianship goals. Professional drummer, producer, and educator Dimitri Fantini guides you through exercises, drills, and routines that are guaranteed to improve your playing Lessons include: rudiments; developing advanced hand and feet techniques; coordinating independence; stacking meters; maximizing vocabulary; working in the studio; over an hour of video performances and instruction; and more The book includes video lessons, showing you how to implement the concepts described within. It also includes a special solo performance by the author, fully transcribed and showing all the techniques explained in the book Video is accessed online for download or streaming using the unique code inside each book.
We are all searching for happiness. We want to face each day with a smile and enjoy the time we have on this earth. But how do we find it? These poems highlight the search for happiness and share the secrets people have found to truly living a joyful life.
The year is 1896. Andrew Chetney, a painter who struggles to express himself through his art, is in desperate need of a ticket out of Old Hampton, a small maritime town that is the very definition of foregone glory. Meanwhile, The Inn, a lowly tavern in the center of town is shook up by the unexpected visit of a handful of strangers. A forlorn figure with his face half-hidden underneath a Stetson hat appears to be awaiting the arrival of Jimmy Carnal, a young bourgeois entrepreneur in search of his missing wife. Outside, Henry Creighton, a rowdy do-gooder is caught out by an upcoming storm as he tries to battle his way to the establishment himself. With none of these people part of the regular crowd and all of them dead set on doing right by their own hidden agenda, they are bound to ruffle some feathers..."Despite The Whims of Men" explores the moral conundrum that is the thin line between right and wrong. What if doing the right thing puts other people in harm's way? What if shying away from violence only seems to beget more violence? At some point anyone could be forced to make a choice that might be a burden too big to bear...
The Guardian Angel appears to a young boy who eventually becomes a priest. He attains a prominent position in the Vatican Hierarchy because of his charisma. He is selected by the Pope to write a report on the state of religion in the world. the report he writes does not fit the Vatican narrative. The result was that he loses position and status and eventually enters a Trappist Monastery to reflect on whether he followed the Will of God.
A good personal development book is one that guides us to flourish in all areas of our lives. It is inspirational, motivational, and transformational all at the same time. It provides great advice, personal and spiritual growth, and solid scientific facts from applied psychology to teach us how to achieve happiness and success. It is a book that lives long after the pages are done, by providing the help needed to continue to make positive changes. That's exactly what you will find in the newly released book "The Mind is the Map" by Christina Reeves and Dimitrios Spanos.The book provides new thought and wisdom into some very big questions. "Why do I make the same mistakes over and over? How often do I react to people and situations based on old habits of perception, thought, emotions, and behavior?"Many of us are unaware of the hidden mechanism within us that creates depression, anxiety, unhappiness, relationship issues, family issues, and low self-esteem, even though it's happening all the time, in all of us. We need to understand the law of attraction as it relates to our life force energy to create positive thinking that supports personal growth and transformation. To live freely, we need to live our lives with emotional intelligence, untangling our self from who we think we are. So much of achieving happiness is about knowing ourselves.In an enjoyable dialog format, the authors guide us to higher levels of understanding who we are. The book is enhanced by beautifully designed graphics illustrating the topics discussed. At the end of each chapter is a self-help section with tips and tools for self-discovery, self-reflection, journaling and meditation that enable readers to understand the workings of their mind and emotions. These questions help identify our patterns and provide a pathway to resolve depression, anxiety, stress and unproductive habits while simultaneously building self-esteem and confidence. For business and industry leaders, the ideas and processes within these pages will help you achieve top performance capacity, leading to business success as well as personal success. Expect and allow miracles and synchronicity to show up in the most amazing ways and you will undoubtedly experience a few "ah-ha" moments, and in the most intelligent way, you will begin to understand that whatever path lay before you on our journey-whatever puzzles you must take apart and put back together-the secret of life has to do with the awakening and freeing of what has been unseen and asleep. It is also one of loving compassion; a never-ending story of how we can embrace each other, and forgive ourselves, as we find our place in our world.This inspirational book explores: -The science and psychology of how the Mind functions-How to live in Awareness, Consciousness and Thought-The Practice of Emotional Intelligence-Spirituality as it relates to our thought, emotions, and behavior-How to Change negative patterns-How to Experience more positive control in your life-How to understand our often-hidden belief systems-How our conditioned habitual perceptions affect our choices and our experiencesOur self help book is perfect for: -Emotional Intelligence experts or self help gurus-Mental Health professionals or anyone interested in Applied Psychology-Those interested in Eastern Philosophy and Religion-Those seeking personal growth or personal transformation-Those seeking spiritual growth or a spiritual transformation-Anyone looking for an edge - for business success or personal success-Anyone interested in New Age Thought, Consciousness, and Meditation-Anyone interested in energy healing and/or alternative medicine-People experiencing family issues and/or social issues-Anyone suffering from mental illness or mental health issues -Anyone whose struggling with anxiety or depression, especially when counseling has failed
