The pre-1960 history of print culture and libraries, as they relate to the First Peoples of Canada, has gone largely untold. Paper Talk explores the relationship between the introduction of western print culture to Aboriginal peoples by missionaries, the development of libraries in the Indian schools in the nineteenth century, and the establishment of community-accessible collections in the twentieth century. While missionaries and the Department of Indian Affairs envisioned books and libraries as assimilative and "civilizing" tools, Edwards shows that some Aboriginal peoples articulated western ideas of print culture, literacy, books, and libraries as tools to assist their own cultural, social, and political aspirations. This text also serves to illustrate that the contemporary struggle of Aboriginal peoples in Canada to establish libraries in communities has a historical basis and that many of the obstacles faced today are remarkably similar to those encountered by earlier generations.
An acclaimed author interweaves history and legend to re-create the life of a complex man of faith fifteen hundred years ago. Winner of the 1987 Christianity and Literature Book Award for Belles-Lettres.
Ugo Amaldi; Norbert Angert; Klaus Bethge; Frederick Bordry; Werner Herr; Friedhelm Caspers; Jean-Pierre Delahaye; Wolfram Fischer; Etienne Forest; Brennan Goddard; Markus Brugger; Helmut Burkhardt; Susanna Guiducci; Klaus Hanke; Jim Hinton; Werner Hofmann; Stephen D. Holmes; Kurt Hübner; Yacine Kadi; Michael Lamont; Ralph Wolfgang Assmann; Oliver Brüning; Roland Garoby; Ralph Steinhagen; Rogelio Tomás García; Jörg Wenninger; Luca Bottura Bottura; Erk Jensen; Jose Miguel Jimenez; Owain Rhodri Jones; Bernhard Holzer; John Jowett
After a historical consideration of the types and evolution of accelerators the physics of particle beams is provided in detail. Topics dealt with comprise linear and nonlinear beam dynamics, collective phenomena in beams, and interactions of beams with the surroundings. The design and principles of synchrotrons, circular and linear colliders, and of linear accelerators are discussed next. Also technological aspects of accelerators (magnets, RF cavities, cryogenics, power supply, vacuum, beam instrumentation, injection and extraction) are reviewed, as well as accelerator operation (parameter control, beam feedback system, orbit correction, luminosity optimization). After introducing the largest accelerators and colliders of their times the application of accelerators and storage rings in industry, medicine, basic science, and energy research is discussed, including also synchrotron radiation sources and spallation sources. Finally, cosmic accelerators and an outlook for the future are given.
Nicola Williams; Federica Bocco; Cristian Bonetto; Virginia DiGaetano; Marco Ferrarese; Duncan Garwood; Benedetta Geddo; Paula Hardy; Nanjala Nyabola; Agostino Petroni; Kevin Raub; Brendan Sainsbury; Regis St Louis; Angelo Zinna
Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to Italy.Discover Italy's most popular experiences and best kept secrets from standing face to face with world-famous Renaissance paintings at Florence's premier art museum, Galleria degli Uffizi; to eating mind-blowing gelato by Italy's 'gelato maker of the year' winner in Bologna; and experiencing the wild beauty of one of Sicily's most isolated golden-sand beaches.Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet's Italy travel guide:Our classic guidebook format contains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsAll-new structure and design that's easy to use so you can navigate Italy effortlesslyExciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventure with suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursionsExpert local recommendations on eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and moreVibrant photography and maps including a pull-out map of ItalyGet fresh takes on must-visit sights from including Capitoline Museums, Via Appia Antica, Palazzo PittiEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travelConnect with Italian culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history and traditionsCovers: Rome; Lazio & Abruzzo; Turin & Piedmont; Italian Riviera; Milan & the Lakes; Venice; The Dolomites & the Northeast; Bologna & Emilia-Romagna; Florence; Tuscany; Umbria & Le Marche; Naples & Campania; Puglia; Calabria & Basilicata; Sicily; Sardinia Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary country with Lonely Planet's Italy.
Veli-Pekka Parkkinen; Christian Wallmann; Michael Wilde; Brendan Clarke; Phyllis Illari; Michael P Kelly; Charles Norell; Federica Russo; Beth Shaw; Jon Williamson
This book is open access under a CC BY license. This book is the first to develop explicit methods for evaluating evidence of mechanisms in the field of medicine. It explains why it can be important to make this evidence explicit, and describes how to take such evidence into account in the evidence appraisal process. In addition, it develops procedures for seeking evidence of mechanisms, for evaluating evidence of mechanisms, and for combining this evaluation with evidence of association in order to yield an overall assessment of effectiveness. Evidence-based medicine seeks to achieve improved health outcomes by making evidence explicit and by developing explicit methods for evaluating it. To date, evidence-based medicine has largely focused on evidence of association produced by clinical studies. As such, it has tended to overlook evidence of pathophysiological mechanisms and evidence of the mechanisms of action of interventions. The bookoffers a useful guide for all those whose work involves evaluating evidence in the health sciences, including those who need to determine the effectiveness of health interventions and those who need to ascertain the effects of environmental exposures.
Brendan Buckley's headed to middle school, and he has some big questions Can he keep his new pet anole, Einstein, alive? Will his tough-as-rock Grandpa Ed and sharp-witted grandma, Gladys, butt heads or become friends? Most importantly, what will he propose for the national science competition his class is entering? Then Brendan's alternative energy idea gets him paired with Morgan Belcher, a talkative, formerly homeschooled girl, whose eyes sparkle whenever Brendan is around. Though skeptical, Brendan decides to give Morgan a chance, and they embark on their project--a methane-producing experiment involving beakers, balloons, and the freshest cow manure they can find. As Brendan spends more time on the experiment and faces new challenges, his big questions get even bigger: Will he and Khalfani always be best friends? Does Dad really think he's a science-nerd wimp?
Winner of the Coretta Scott King / John Steptoe New Talent Award, this acclaimed, multicultural book about a biracial boy with a passion for science will resonate with children everywhere who can't--or won't--be defined by categories. Ten-year-old Brendan Buckley is a self-declared scientist: asking questions and looking for answers, but most of all struggling against the overprotective behavior of his parents. Up until now, he has never even met his grandfather--the grandfather his mother won't even speak of. A chance encounter brings Brendan and his grandfather together where Brendan initiates a relationship with estranged grandfather, Ed DeBose. While they share a passion for geology, they do not share the color of their skin; Brendan's skin is brown, not pink like Ed DeBose's. Pretty soon, Brendan sets out to uncover the reason behind Ed's absence but soon discovers that family secrets can't be explained by science. A winner of the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award, this is a novel about a boy learning about race relations and what it means to be a family. An NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year Frazier writes affectingly about what being biracial means in twenty-first century America. --School Library Journal Brendan is an appealing character with a sense of honor. . . . A good, accessible selection to inspire discussion of racism and prejudice. --Kirkus Reviews Frazier delivers her messages without using an overly heavy hand. Brendan is a real kid with a passion for science and also a willingness to push his parents' rules. --Booklist
Still coping with the loss of his young wife years ago, passionless Bill Malone has to take on developers who want to build condominiums on his beloved South Dakota retreat, Brendan Prairie, and an investigation into the suspicious death of developer Andy Arnold.Once a great falconer and environmentalist, Malone has entered middle age a broken man, devoid of the passion and promise of his youth. And now the developers are threatening to build condominiums on his beloved Brendan prairie.
The War Between the States presents Brendan Bonneau with a choice between his loyalties to his family, owners of one of the largest and most profitable plantations in South Carolina, or his oath as an officer in the United States Navy.For maritime artifacts conservator Lillian Cherrington, life changes from the predictably mundane when her father reveals a long-held secret and makes a dying request. Using skills developed from years of revealing secrets buried beneath layers of history, she searches for the truth about their ancestor, a man who has been alternately honored or vilified by generations of their family since the last days of the Civil War.Lillian's quest takes her from dusty archives in Maryland, to the ruins of her family's plantation in South Carolina, to eighteenth-century rumrunner's dens on the island of Bermuda, where Lillian's search is complicated by love, threatened by smugglers, and thwarted by secrets kept and lies bequeathed for generations.
In an extraordinary attempt to recreate St Brendanâ??s journey to America, Tim Severin and his crew embarked on an epic voyage across the vast North Atlantic. Brilliantly written, this is their story.
Embark on a journey into the heart of Medieval Ireland with "Brendan's Fabulous Voyage," a timeless exploration of the legendary voyages of Saint Brendan the Voyager. Carefully compiled and presented by John Patrick Crichton Stuart Bute, this volume delves into the captivating tales surrounding one of Ireland's most celebrated saints. Explore the Christian legends and voyage narratives that have shaped the understanding of Saint Brendan, an iconic figure whose life intertwined faith and adventure. This book offers a glimpse into a world of hagiography and the rich historical context of Irish saints. Travel through accounts of Brendan's purported expeditions, reflecting the religious zeal and geographical imagination of the era. A cornerstone of understanding early Irish history and religious biography, "Brendan's Fabulous Voyage" remains an enduring testament to the power of faith and the allure of the unknown.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
