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Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (3 download)
Download or read book Energy Research Abstracts written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Alex Sterling
Publisher : eBookIt.com
ISBN 13 : 1456647245
Total Pages : 196 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (566 download)
Download or read book The Z Factor written by Alex Sterling and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-03-14 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step Into the Future: Master the Workforce Evolution Imagine a future where ambitious startups and storied corporations alike are brimming with vivacious talent who've never known a world without the internet; a workforce that values authenticity, digital literacy, and social responsibility. This is not the makings of a distant utopia, but the imminent reality of "The Z Factor: Transforming Business for the Next Generation". At the heart of this revolutionary book lies the emergence of Generation Z--the digital natives reshaping the very fabric of the modern workplace. Delve into the nuanced understanding of what the Z factor truly entails and how it's permanently altering corporate landscapes. Your guide through this journey will be an immersive tapestry of insights, profiling a generation defined not only by their virtual fluency but also by their drive for innovation, sustainability, and a deep-seated desire for meaningful work. Unveil the portrait of Gen Z by exploring their values and expectations, and mastermind strategies that resonate with this new wave of employees. Recognise that recruiting this avant-garde talent requires more than just traditional methods. Learn how leveraging social media and digital platforms is crucial in attracting and engaging these trailblazers. The technological prowess of Gen Z is unrivalled--an asset for any forward-thinking business. Understand how to harness disruptive technologies, such as AI and VR, and cultivate cybersecurity and privacy infrastructures that align with the expectations and skills of the Gen Z worker. Redefine leadership by learning how to foster flexible hierarchies that pave the way for mentorship and collaborative growth. Discover how creating inclusive and agile workspaces can balance the dichotomy of physical and remote arrangements, and how this balance can amplify productivity and satisfaction across the board. Delving into "The Z Factor" is akin to holding a crystalline orb that offers a clear vision of the decisive shifts required in corporate philosophies to flourish in today's multicultural, intergenerational, and digital-first world. This book is not simply a manual but a transformational journey that promises to equip leaders, HR professionals, and visionary entrepreneurs with the knowledge and tools to thrive amidst the inevitable rise of Gen Z. Don't merely adapt to the changes--embrace and lead them. "The Z Factor: Transforming Business for the Next Generation" is your companion to inspire, challenge, and pioneer the workplace of tomorrow.
Author : Beth Kephart
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393058826
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (588 download)
Download or read book Seeing Past Z written by Beth Kephart and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In gorgeous prose and personal stories, Kephart resoundingly affirms the imagination as the heart of our ability to empathize with others, appreciate the world, and envision possibilities. Embedded in the text and appendices are examples of how to inspire children to read, write, and dream.
Author : Taylor Monroe
Publisher : LibriHouse
ISBN 13 : 9367673221
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (676 download)
Download or read book She Knows: Understanding Gen Z written by Taylor Monroe and published by LibriHouse. This book was released on 2024-10-02 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlock the secrets to understanding today's youth with She Knows: Understanding Gen Z. This insightful and compassionate guide is designed to help parents, educators, and mentors connect with the most diverse, tech-savvy, and socially conscious generation yet. Dive into the world of Gen Z and explore their unique perspectives, values, and challenges. She Knows: Understanding Gen Z provides a deep look into their digital lives, mental health concerns, and their drive for authenticity. With expert insights, relatable anecdotes, and practical tips, this book empowers you to foster stronger relationships with the Gen Z individuals in your life. Learn how to communicate effectively, navigate the complexities of social media, and support their quest for purpose and individuality. Perfect for those seeking to bridge the generational gap, this book will guide you through building a more empathetic and informed approach to parenting and mentoring Gen Z.
Author : Steve Reynolds
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781795541657
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (416 download)
Download or read book Beyond the Z written by Steve Reynolds and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-10 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond the Z features finessed and off-beat false shuffles.
Author : Julius Bailey
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786485736
Total Pages : 225 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)
Download or read book Jay-Z written by Julius Bailey and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jay-Z is one of America's leading rappers and entrepreneurs, as well known for his music as for his business acumen. This text seeks to situate Jay-Z within his musical, intellectual and cultural context for educational study. Thirteen essays address such topics as Jay-Z's relevance to African-American oral history, socially responsible hip hop and upward mobility in the African-American community. By observing Jay-Z through the lens of cultural studies, this study assists the teacher, student, scholar, and fan in understanding how he became such an historically significant figure. Each essay includes a set of review questions meant to spark discussion in the classroom. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here.
Author : Andrew Dalby
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1135954224
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (359 download)
Download or read book Food in the Ancient World from A to Z written by Andrew Dalby and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-04-15 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sensual yet pre-eminently functional, food is of intrinsic interest to us all. This exciting new work by a leading authority explores food and related concepts in the Greek and Roman worlds. In entries ranging from a few lines to a couple of pages, Andrew Dalby describes individual foodstuffs (such as catfish, gazelle, peaches and parsley), utensils, ancient writers on food, and a vast range of other topics, drawn from classical literature, history and archaeology, as well as looking at the approaches of modern scholars. Approachable, reliable and fun, this A-to-Z explains and clarifies a subject that crops up in numerous classical sources, from plays to histories and beyond. It also gives references to useful primary and secondary reading. It will be an invaluable companion for students, academics and gastronomes alike.
Author : Catherine Villanueva Gardner
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810870053
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)
Download or read book The A to Z of Feminist Philosophy written by Catherine Villanueva Gardner and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-07-23 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having only emerged in the past few decades, Feminist Philosophy is rapidly developing its own thrust in areas of particular importance to feminism_and women more generally_while also reevaluating and reshaping most other fields of philosophy, from ethics to logic and Marxism to environmentalism. It draws not only on feminist philosophers but criticizes, approves, or appropriates the work of the leading philosophers of all times. The introduction to this reference work provides a useful overview of the subject area and the chronology runs the gamut from Ancient Greek philosophers to contemporary feminist ones. The cross-referenced dictionary entries cover both the central figures and ideas from the historical tradition of philosophy, as well as ideas and theories from contemporary feminist philosophy, such as epistemology (the philosophy of science) and topics that have been introduced by the feminist movement itself, like abortion and sexuality. In addition to including entries on Aristotle, Plato, Descartes, Kant, Wollstonecraft, Beauvoir, and Daly, relevant aspects of other fields of philosophy, the major concepts, and prevailing interpretations and conjectures are also covered. A comprehensive bibliography allows for further reading.
Author : Harry Henderson
Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
ISBN 13 : 1438183275
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (381 download)
Download or read book A to Z of Computer Scientists, Updated Edition written by Harry Henderson and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2020-01-01 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Praise for the previous edition: "Entries are written with enough clarity and simplicity to appeal to general audiences. The additional readings that end each profile give excellent pointers for more detailed information...Recommended."—Choice "This well-written collection of biographies of the most important contributors to the computer world...is a valuable resource for those interested in the men and women who were instrumental in making the world we live in today. This is a recommended purchase for reference collections."—American Reference Books Annual "...this one is recommended for high-school, public, and undergraduate libraries."—Booklist The significant role that the computer plays in the business world, schools, and homes speaks to the impact it has on our daily lives. While many people are familiar with the Internet, online shopping, and basic computer technology, the scientists who pioneered this digital age are generally less well-known. A to Z of Computer Scientists, Updated Edition features 136 computer pioneers and shows the ways in which these individuals developed their ideas, overcame technical and institutional challenges, collaborated with colleagues, and created products or institutions of lasting importance. The cutting-edge, contemporary entries explore a diverse group of inventors, scientists, entrepreneurs, and visionaries in the computer science field. People covered include: Grace Hopper (1906–1992) Dennis Ritchie (1941–2011) Brian Kernighan (1942–present) Howard Rheingold (1947–present) Bjarne Stroustrup (1950–present) Esther Dyson (1951–present) Silvio Micali (1954–present) Jeff Bezos (1964–present) Pierre Omidyar (1967–present) Jerry Yang (1968–present)
Author : Ian Wallace
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 0757318363
Total Pages : 1514 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (573 download)
Download or read book The Complete A to Z Dictionary of Dreams written by Ian Wallace and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-02-10 with total page 1514 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you've ever woken up wondering, "What was that about?" this fascinating dream dictionary with over 12,000 definitions will explain everything and enable you to become your own dream expert. By exploring your dreams in a deeper way, you'll reach a profound understanding of what you really want in life – and work out how to achieve it. Whether you dream about flying above canyons, your teeth dropping out, missing the bus, or standing naked in a crowded room, psychologist and author Ian Wallace will help you understand what your unconscious is trying to tell you and how you can use your dreams to help you live a richer and more fulfilling life. By exploring your dreams in this practical way, you'll reach a deeper understanding of what you really want in life – and work out how to achieve it. Ian Wallace pairs these definitions with his completely original Dream Connection Process, which is being shared here for the first time. Through this process, developed by Ian, the dreamer can connect the imagery and symbolism that they create in their dreams to situations and opportunities in waking life, using this awareness to make a valuable difference in their lives. The Complete A to Z Dictionary of Dreams: Be Your Own Dream Expert also contains background information on dreams and dreaming, answering questions such as: What is a dream? Why do we dream? How do I remember my dreams? What do my dreams mean? What are symbols and where do they come from? In this comprehensive and easy to use guide, Ian Wallace articulates the complex psychological principles of dreaming in a very straightforward and engaging manner. He puts the power of the dream firmly in the hands of the dreamer so that they can understand the imagery that they create in their dreams and connect it to situations and opportunities in waking life.
Author : Sandra M. Faber
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1461247624
Total Pages : 475 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (612 download)
Download or read book Nearly Normal Galaxies written by Sandra M. Faber and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is sometimes said that astronomy is the crossroads of physics. In the same spirit, it can forcefully be argued that galaxies are the crossroads of astronomy. Internal pro ces ses within galaxies involve all of the fundamental components of astrophysics: stellar evolution, star formation, low-density astrophysics, dynamics, hydrodynamics, and high-energy astrophysics. Indeed, one can hardly name an observational datum in any wavelength range on any kind of celestial object that does not provide a useful clue to galaxy formation and evolution. Although internal processes in galaxies until recently occupied most of our attention, we now know that it is also vital to relate galaxies to their environment. How galaxies congregate in larger structures and are in turn influenced by them are crucial questions for galactic evolution. On a grander level we have also come to regard galaxies as the basic building blocks of the universe, the basic units whereby the large scale structure of the universe is apprehended and quantified. On a grander level still, we also believe strongly that galaxies are the direct descendents of early density irregularities in the Big Bang. Galaxy properties are now viewed as providing a crucial constraint on the physics of the Big Bang and a vital link between the macroscopic and microscopic structure of the universe.
Author : Jake Bible
Publisher : Jake Bible Fiction LLC
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 949 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)
Download or read book Z-Burbia: The Complete Series Boxset written by Jake Bible and published by Jake Bible Fiction LLC. This book was released on with total page 949 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Z-Burbia: A Post Apocalyptic Zombie Adventure Novel Description- When the zombie apocalypse hits the quiet Asheville, NC subdivision of Whispering Pines, the residents don't turn to the police or the military. Nope. They rely on their iron-fisted Home Owners Association! Which Jace Stanford and his family aren’t too keen on. Undead hordes are hard enough to deal with in a post-apocalyptic hellscape, who needs HOA fines too? Filled with blood, gore, plenty of bad jokes, cannibals, dreaded HOA covenants, and a whole lot of snark, Z-Burbia is guaranteed to thrill and entertain! Welcome to life in Z-Burbia! Reviews- “The first novel in Jake Bible’s series Z-Burbia hooked me. What appeared to be a jokey take on zombie fiction quickly develops some great characters and story.” -BoingBoing.net “For those still not convinced about the zombie genre, Z-Burbia is worth a read if only for its female characters: Jake Bible doesn’t have time for vapid whimpering damsels in distress. Oh no. Bible’s characters are thinking, acting, feisty sorts.” -Lee Murray, Bram Stoker Award-winning novelist Z-Burbia 2: Parkway To Hell: Description- With Whispering Pines refusing to give up and die, Jace “Long Pork” Stanford has nothing better to do than find out who the heavily-armed newcomers in town are. Well, while he’s not busy dealing with the ever present Z hordes. Or running for his life from paramilitary mercenaries. Or possibly blowing up more of the zombie-infested city because he can’t help pressing buttons. Buttons are meant to be pressed, even in the apocalypse, right? Looks like it’s just another day in Z-Burbia! Z-Burbia 3: Estate of the Dead: Description- Jace Stanford has lost family, friends, and his arm to the zombie apocalypse that hit his subdivision of Whispering Pines. But he’s also gained something he never in a million years would have thought would be a plus: the cannibal savant known as Elsbeth. Now Jace needs Elsbeth’s help more than ever. But is she up to the task when her past is revealed? A past that is possibly more shocking than the zombie apocalypse itself? Jace is gonna find out the hard way. And, as everyone knows, in Z-Burbia the hard way usually means a whole lot of people are going to die! Welcome back to Z-Burbia, y’all! Z-Burbia 4: Cannibal Road: Description- Forced out of Asheville, Jace Stanford’s family, along with a convoy of suburbanites, misfits, criminals, and soldiers, must battle their way through the I-40 corridor of Eastern Tennessee. When they are separated from their friends and allies in Knoxville, the Stanfords have to rely on their skills as post-apocalyptic survivors to fight off the Zs, insane Vols fans, homicidal sorority girls, and the most deadly of the post-apocalyptic threats- cannibal gangs! No longer are the Stanfords trying to survive day by day, but hour by hour and minute by minute, as they flee Z-Burbia and race through the hellscape of Cannibal Road! Reviews- “Once again Mr. Bible has cracked me up in the zombie apocalypse! Jace is still funny as hell, I love him. Elsbeth is still bad ass and she is my favorite. Stella and the kids brought out some cans of whoop ass as well!” -Melissa Martin, 5-star Goodreads review “I'm running out of things to say about how much I love this series. Each book is just as good as the last.” -Jennifer Wheeler, 5-star Goodreads review Z-Burbia 5: The Bleeding Heartland: Description- The American Midwest was a bucolic landscape that didn’t quite adjust to the zombie apocalypse. Instead of open arms and welcoming faces, there are now open mouths and ravenous Zs. The blue collar drive to work hard has become a red-mouthed hunger for flesh. Jace Stanford, his family, and the rag tag bunch of Whispering Pines survivors, private military contractors, laborers, and former (hopefully?) cannibals now must face the vast, exposed space of America’s Heartland in order to get to a possible sanctuary in the post-apocalyptic ruins of Boulder, Colorado. Just a simple convoy from point A to point B, right? Yeah, right. Nothing is ever simple in Z-Burbia! Z-Burbia 6: Rocky Mountain Die: Description- With the plains to their backs, Jace Stanford and crew are just steps from their destination: the Stronghold of Boulder, CO. All they have to do is battle the mega-powerful, corporate/political/military entity that is the Consortium, survive the brainwashed killing machines that call themselves the Sisters, and deal with a mad scientist hell bent on making life really, really hard for everyone because he’s just a f*ing jerk. Not a problem! If anyone can get his friends and family through a nightmare like this, it’s Jace Stanford! What’s that? There’s a horde of zombies that’s close to half a million strong coming for them all? Okay, everyone’s screwed… It is Z-Burbia after all! Other books by Jake Bible: By Series: The Apex Trilogy (Dead Mech, The Americans, Metal & Ash) The Kaiju Winter Series Roak: Galactic Bounty Hunter Series The Mega/Team Grendel Thrillers The Flipside Sagas Max Rage: Intergalactic Badass! Black Box Inc. Series Dead Mech/The Apex Trilogy The Salvage Merc One Series Fighting Iron Series Dead Team Alpha Series The AntiBio Series Reign of Four By Genre: Post-Apocalyptic- The Z-Burbia Series Dead Team Alpha Series Dead Mech/The Apex Trilogy EverRealm Fighting Iron Series The AntiBio Series The Kaiju Winter Series Zombies!- The Z-Burbia Series Dead Team Alpha Series Dead Mech/The Apex Trilogy EverRealm Science Fiction- Roak: Galactic Bounty Hunter Series Max Rage: Intergalactic Badass! The Flipside Sagas The Salvage Merc One Series Drop Team Zero Outpost Hell Galactic Vice Agent Prime Dead Mech/The Apex Trilogy Fighting Iron Series Mech Corps Reign of Four The AntiBio Series In Perpetuity Thriller/Action/Adventure- Max Rage: Intergalactic Badass! The Mega/Team Grendel Thrillers The Flipside Sagas Blood Cruise Agent Prime Galactic Vice Horror- The Z-Burbia Series Blood Cruise Stone Cold Bastards Fantasy/Urban Fantasy/Dark Fantasy- Black Box Inc. Series Stone Cold Bastards EverRealm YA/MG Novels- ScareScapes! (middle grade scifi adventure Intentional Haunting (2014 Bram Stoker Award Finalist- YA horror) Little Dead Man (YA zombie apocalypse) By Series: The Apex Trilogy (Dead Mech, The Americans, Metal & Ash) Roak: Galactic Bounty Hunter Series The Mega/Team Grendel Thrillers The Flipside Sagas Max Rage: Intergalactic Badass! Black Box Inc. Series Dead Mech/The Apex Trilogy The Salvage Merc One Series Fighting Iron Series Dead Team Alpha Series The AntiBio Series The Kaiju Winter Series Reign of Four Genres- zombie apocalypse, post-apocalyptic, dark humor, satire Keywords: zombies, post-apocalyptic, walking dead, George Romero, undead, post apocalyptic Key Phrases: apocalyptic fiction, apocalyptic books, post-apocalypse books, zombie apocalypse satire, post-apocalyptic books, post-apocalyptic fiction, post-apocalyptic collection, zombie apocalypse survival kit, zombie apocalypse books, George Romero books
Author : Michael Vigo
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 0557515513
Total Pages : 589 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (575 download)
Download or read book DreamMoods.com: What's In Your Dream? - An A to Z Dream Dictionary written by Michael Vigo and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2010 with total page 589 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on the #1 dream website, dreammoods.com, this comprehensive A to Z dream dictionary will help to make sense of your dreams and to achieve a better understanding of those confusing images that appear in your sleep. With over 5000+ dream symbols interpreted, you can find the meaning to almost any dream image you can dream of. All in a well-organized and easy to read dream dictionary. So what are you waiting for? Find out what's in YOUR dream!
Author : Kathleen Medina
Publisher : Castle Point Books
ISBN 13 : 1250287022
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (52 download)
Download or read book Tarot A to Z written by Kathleen Medina and published by Castle Point Books. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You have the wisdom of the universe in your hands! Knowledge is power, and Tarot is the key to unlocking it. This ancient practice isn’t about predicting the future—it’s about creating it. With captivating profiles of each of Tarot’s seventy-eight cards, simple explanations of the most useful spreads, and easy-to-follow instructions for performing accurate readings, Tarot A to Z holds the keys to being the master of your destiny. You’ll quickly and easily find everything you need to: - Speak Tarot’s deeply rooted symbolic language with ease - Hone your intuition and interpret the cards’ guidance - Use this mystical tool to understand yourself and inform your decisions - Experience the joy of reading Tarot for yourself and others The magic of Tarot isn’t in the cards. It’s inside of you, waiting for you to discover it. Whether you’re new to Tarot or a seasoned reader, this beautifully illustrated guide will help you tap into that power and create the life of your dreams!
Author : Michael D. Bailey
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810868644
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)
Download or read book The A to Z of Witchcraft written by Michael D. Bailey and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A great deal has been written about the history of witchcraft, but much of what has been written is unreliable, exaggerated, or inaccurate. This problem is especially acute in regard to modern witchcraft, or Wicca, and its supposed connections to historical witchcraft in medieval and early modern Europe. The A to Z of Witchcraft provides a reliable reference source for both academics and general readers interested in the actual historical development of witchcraft in the western world. The focus of the dictionary is on Western Europe during the late-medieval and early modern periods, when the specific idea of diabolical witchcraft developed and when the so-called 'great witch-hunts' occurred. Entries are also provided that deal with magic and witchcraft in the earlier Christian period and classical antiquity, as well as with the lingering belief in witchcraft in the modern world, and with the development of the modern, neo-pagan religion of witchcraft, also known as Wicca. For comparative purposes, some entries have been provided that deal with aspects and systems of magic found in other parts of the world that seem to bear some relation to the idea of witchcraft as it developed in Christian Europe. The regions dealt with are mainly Africa, along with such New-World practices as Voodoo and Santeria. Entries in the dictionary cover important people in the history of witchcraft, from the medieval inquisitors and early modern magistrates who developed the stereotype of the historical witch to the modern individuals who have developed the religion of Wicca. Also included are legal terms and concepts important to the prosecution of the supposed crime of witchcraft, and religious and theological concepts pertaining to the demonic elements that came to be associated with witchcraft, as well as more popular beliefs and aspects of common folklore and mythology that became attached to the developing idea of witchcraft. Geographic entries are also included, discussing the scope of witch-hunting in various regions of Europe and the world, and describing specific examples of major witch-hunts such as those that occurred in Salem, Massachusetts.
Author : Eddie Rose
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 146282451X
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (628 download)
Download or read book Bridge - from a to Z written by Eddie Rose and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2009-08-21 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: People play bridge for different reasons. Some play bridge because of their competitive nature. Others play for the social interaction. Still others do it for mental exercise and health reasons. Some do it for sheer fun and enjoyment. And many play bridge for a combination of all of these. Regardless of your reason(s) for playing bridge, I think it is not unreasonable to assume that you would like to play better and with greater consistency and, even if winning is not necessarily your sole objective per se, to prevail occasionally at the table. Bridge---From A to Z is not for the beginning bridge player. Nor will reading this book make you a bridge superstar overnight. But if you read it judiciously and put its principles into practice, it will enable you to make that critical breakthrough, and literally take your game to the next level! In Bridge---From A to Z, I have enumerated 26 fundamental bridge principles, one for each letter of the alphabet, as the title suggests. To reinforce these principles, I have included numerous instructive bridge hands, almost all of which are taken from actual duplicate competition. As most bridge players know, duplicate bridge is a game of skill. However, as in most games, the elements of luck (both good and bad) are there. You might play easy hands against strong players or difficult hands against weaker players, or just the opposite may be the case.. The opponents may give you gifts. Or they may fix you. These are things over which we have little or no control. Conversely, there are things over which we do have control. And these are the things I have emphasized in this book. One does not need to have a background in higher mathematics to be a good bridge player. Certainly, some innate analytical ability is a big plus. Famous fictional detectives, such as Sherlock Holmes, Charlie Chan, and Ellery Queen, would probably have made great bridge players! But the things that are really important---listening, counting, focusing---are relatively simple to understand and execute. And the bottom line is that you have to do this yourself. No one---not a pro, a teacher, a mentor---can do them for you. In reading and absorbing the principles enumerated in Bridge---From A to Z, you will feel more confident in your own inherent ability to play bridge at a higher level. And in so doing, irrespective of your specific reason(s) for playing bridge, I believe you will derive more fun and enjoyment from this wonderful game we all love so much.
Author : Hyron Spinrad
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3540290079
Total Pages : 202 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (42 download)
Download or read book Galaxy Formation and Evolution written by Hyron Spinrad and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-08-29 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Astronomical Life – Observing the Depths of the Universe” Though science as a subject can be di?cult, what has been more important for me is that its practice can also be rewarding fun! This book is crafted to expose the reader to the excitement of modern observational cosmology through the study of galaxy evolution over space and cosmic time. Recent extragalactic research has led to many rapid advances in the ?eld. Even a suitable skeptic of certain pronouncements about the age and structure of the Universe should be pleased with the large steps that have been taken in furthering our understanding of the Universe since the early 1990’s. My personal involvement in galaxy research goes back to the 1960’s. At that point, galaxies were easily recognized and partially understood as organized c- lections of stars and gas. What their masses were presented a problem, which I supposed would just fade away. But fade it didn’t. Distant active nuclei and quasars were discovered in the mid-1960’s. A c- mon view of QSOs was that they have large redshifts, but what use are they for cosmology or normal galaxy astrophysics? I shared that conclusion. My expec- tions fell below their potential utility. In short, the Universe of our expectations rarely matches the Universe as it is discovered.
