Small town, sixteen-year-old Gemma comes to New York City to do a summer internship for Kate Morgan's talk show, only to have her eyes opened at some of the hard realities of her chosen career field.
This accessible, step-by-step guide is written for students and working professionals who want to better understand data journalism, web design, and the visualization of information. Foundations of Data and Digital Journalism recognizes a growing need for general data knowledge in newsrooms across the globe, including an understanding of what’s possible for both data reporting and presentation and how it can be achieved. It serves as a roadmap for students and working journalists who seek to understand what data is and how to find it; how to harness it most effectively for news; how to think critically about analysis results, potential shortcomings in the data, and the inclusion of appropriate context; and how to present compelling, data-driven stories online. Interviews with a diverse range of current practitioners help the reader gain a deeper understanding of how these tools and techniques are used in digitally focused newsrooms today. Taking a holistic approach to data journalism, this book enables readers to: Assess a data set with a critical eye, understanding what it shows, how it was created, and for what purpose Master prominent and easily accessible software tools, including Google Sheets and R Translate findings and conclusions into plain English for a news audience without overstating what the data can show or being misleading Create impactful, attractive visualizations for an audience to explore Understand how the modern web works, including HTML5, CSS3, and responsive webpage frameworks, like Bootstrap This is an ideal textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate journalism students and for working professionals looking to expand their skillset. The book is supported with online student resources, including example datasets to support the material covered, available at Routledge.com.
An exquisitely told story of grief, growing up, and the glorious complexities of love and life." - Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces and You'd Be Home Now "A sparkling, stirring ode to love, art, and unexpected human connection." - Jeff Zentner, Morris Award-winning author of The Serpent King From the author of Accidental comes a gripping story about a teen grieving her father's sudden death--and grappling with the shocking secrets he left behind. Seventeen-year-old Evie Parker is devastated in the wake of her father's sudden death. But she knows something her mother doesn't: the day of his heart attack, her dad was planning to move out. After finding his packed bags, an impulsive Evie puts everything away to spare her mom more heartache. To make matters worse, Evie soon learns the reason her father was going to leave: he had been dating his twenty-two-year-old receptionist, Bree, who is now six months pregnant. Desperate to distract herself, Evie signs up for a summer photography class, where she meets a motley crew of students, including quirky and adorable Declan. Still, Evie can't stop thinking about her father's mistress. Armed with a telephoto lens, she caves in to her curiosity, and what starts as a little bit of spying on Bree quickly becomes full-blown stalking. And when an emergency forces Evie to help Bree, she learns there's more to the story than she ever knew . . . Alex Richards crafts a riveting new story about betrayal, complicated family secrets, and getting to the heart of what matters--ultimately asking readers how far they'd be willing to go to unravel the truth.
Sixteen-year-old Jo must decide whether to trust her estranged father or the grandparents who raised her but hid the truth about the way her mother died when Jo was only two"--Provided by publisher
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in German for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in German for Beginners will make learning French easy and enjoyable.
Do You Want To Turbocharge Your Trading Game? Are you looking for a reliable way to predict market direction or trader emotion? Do you need an easy-to-understand guide on how to read candlestick charts and use them to make a profit? Here's How You Can Take Your Trading To The Next Level! Introducing The Ultimate 2021 Guide To Candlestick Charting By Alex Richards! When it comes to stock market investing for beginners, technical analysis, and stock patterns, candlestick charting is one of the most popular and most essential tools for beginners and seasoned veteran traders. The reason is simple. As you already know, stock and FOREX trading is heavily influenced by trader emotion, which results in pattern formation. Those patterns allow those who can read, understand, and predict them to gain an edge and get one step closer to their goal: to dominate the market, make more profit, and find financial freedom. But Understanding Candlestick Charts Can Be A Challenge, Right? Not anymore! Candlestick charts originated in Japan in the 1700s. They were used to predict the link between price and the supply and demand of rice - while considering the emotions of traders. Nowadays, candlestick analysis is one of the most critical weapons in any trader's arsenal who wants to succeed in FOREX trading or stock investing. Alex Richards, the author of this game-changing candlestick course and expert trader, has created a fluff-free, easy-to-follow, beginner-friendly, candlestick bible that will allow you to: ✅ Understand The Fundamental Importance Of Candlestick Stock Patterns ✅ Learn How The Stock Market Works And How To Make Money In Stocks ✅ Find Out How To Read Use Candlestick Charts To Gain An Advantage ✅ Discover The Differences Between Various Candlestick Charts And Find In-Depth Candlestick Technical Analysis ✅ Analyse The Stock Market Like An Expert And Predict The Patterns Of Stock Options, And Options Trading Markets But Wait... There's More! No candlestick trading bible is complete without a BONUS! Alex Richards has distilled her years of experience in fundamental analysis of candlestick charts into a cheat sheet that will give you a behind-the-curtain glimpse of the most powerful candlestick patterns and help you use them to supercharge your trading game. And The Best Part? You don't need decades of stock trading experience to understand how candlestick charts work. Written in a simple and easy-to-follow way, this candlestick charting guide is the ideal tool to help you: ✔️ Make Smart Moves ✔️ Earn More By Understanding The Market ✔️ Become A Candlestick Charting Analysis Expert Don't Hesitate! Click "Buy Now" And Invest In Your Trading Skills Today!
Originally published in 1980, this seminal work was the first to introduce an ecological perspective into social work practice. The third edition expands and deepens this perspective, further developing the basic premise that, by being situated within the people:environment interface, the social work profession is distinct from other service professions. The book presents the "what" (theories and concepts) and the "how" (practice methods) to help people with their life stressors and, simultaneously, to influence communities, organizations, and policymakers to be more responsive to them. In this edition, Gitterman and Germain examine major changes to our socioeconomic and political landscape. They restore a chapter on the history of social work practice, offering a view of the limited services for African Americans provided by settlements and charity organization societies. Building on the African American self-help and mutual aid traditions, this chapter traces the replication of a parallel social service system by African American leaders for their own communities. The chapter also addresses the impact of contemporary societal trends, including the global economy, immigration, cultural changes, and the technology revolution. In addition, it discusses current professional contexts of managed mental health care, evidence-based practice, and the professional uses of technology. A new chapter explores issues and processes embedded in assessment, practice monitoring, and practice evaluation. The volume continues to feature innovative schema for assessment and intervention with respect to stressful life transitions and traumatic events, environmental pressures, and dysfunctional interpersonal processes. Practice illustrations offer reflections of today's major social issues, such as AIDS, homelessness, and modern forms of violence.
Aurora Rising," is the second in a series of three anthologies. Within are twenty-three of the best short stories collected from the second and third quarter after online publication at Aurora Wolf Literary Journal of Science Fiction and Fantasy. http: //aurorawolf.com/ Authors from around the world have responded to our call. Fairy Tales, Science Fiction and Fantasy stretch the imagination within these pages. High adventure where you will experience extraordinary worlds, triumph against evil and prevail against the unknown. Aurora Wolf publishes stories where bright dreams and memories are created for the reader's enjoyment. Our anthologies feature speculative fiction with strong characters and morals that uplift the soul, encourage positive thought and bring hope into our world. Please join us for a new adventure. Special thanks to authors Keith Kennedy, Sue Babcock, Charles Richard, Alex P. Perdian, Joe Jablonski, Manda Benson, Steve Servis and John Miller.
An unmissable collection of eight unconventional and captivating short stories for young and adult learners. "I love Olly's work - and you will too!" - Barbara Oakley, PhD, Author of New York Times bestseller A Mind for Numbers Short Stories in Russian for Beginners has been written especially for students from beginner to intermediate level, designed to give a sense of achievement, and most importantly - enjoyment! Mapped to A2-B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference, these eight captivating stories will both entertain you, and give you a feeling of progress when reading. What does this book give you? · Eight stories in a variety of exciting genres, from science fiction and crime to history and thriller - making reading fun, while you learn a wide range of new vocabulary · Controlled language at your level, including the 1000 most frequent words, to help you progress confidently · Authentic spoken dialogues, to help you learn conversational expressions and improve your speaking ability · Pleasure! It's much easier to learn a new language when you're having fun, and research shows that if you're enjoying reading in a foreign language, you won't experience the usual feelings of frustration - 'It's too hard!' 'I don't understand!' · Accessible grammar so you learn new structures naturally, in a stress-free way Carefully curated to make learning a new language easy, these stories include key features that will support and consolidate your progress, including · A glossary for bolded words in each text · A bilingual word list · Full plot summary · Comprehension questions after each chapter. As a result, you will be able to focus on enjoying reading, delighting in your improved range of vocabulary and grasp of the language, without ever feeling overwhelmed or frustrated. From science fiction to fantasy, to crime and thrillers, Short Stories in Russian for Beginners will make learning Russian easy and enjoyable. Publisher's Note: The new edition of October 2018 has been comprehensively revised: it rectifies the translation errors identified by reviewers below in the previous edition and includes a completely new story.
Want to know the benefits of keto diet and intermittent fasting? Do you want to gain confidence in yourself? Are you unhappy about your physical appearance, low energy and / or annoying mood swings? Have you tested different diets without success? If you are ready to transform yourself through a healthier diet and lifestyle, STOP! look no further. THIS IS THE RIGHT BOOK FOR YOU !!!!! DO IT NOW !! Buy this book now and learn to have a healthy and successful life. Imagine finding your friends who envy your appearance in the street. Fasting Diet for Beginners During the development of the understanding of the ketogenic diet and intermittent fasting, the book provides a detailed account of what a keto approach is. Combines the two popular health approaches into one and guarantees active health and metabolism. The Objectives of this book - Includes intermittent fasting for accelerated results - The origin of the ketogenic diet - The science behind the ketogenic diet - Includes a workout plan during the diet - Other tricks to lose weight! - You will learn the deepest secrets of how fasting and why it is so good for your health. - Instructions on how to build an effective eating plan that will keep your body in a balanced state. - Strategies to develop a strong mindset to support your journey. What's Inside This Book? INTRODUCTION CHAPTEER ONE What Is Ketogenic Diet Diffеrеnt tуреѕ оf kеtоgеniс diеtѕ Kеtоgеniс diеtѕ саn hеlр уоu lоѕе wеight Kеtоgеniс diеtѕ fоr diаbеtеѕ аnd рrеdiаbеtеѕ CHAPTER TWO Kеtоgеniс Feeding Рlаn Fоr 1 Wееk Rеmеdiеѕ fоr Kеtо Diеt Cоnѕtiраtiоn Prесаutiоnѕ Whеn a Kеtоgеniс Diеt iѕ fоllоwеd CHAPTER THREE Intermittent Fasting Bеnеfitѕ оf intеrmittеnt fаѕting for Health Thе mеthоd оf intеrmittеnt fаѕting tо lоѕе wеight ԛuiсklу Advаntаgеѕ оf Intеrmittеnt Fаѕting Sсiеnсе Bеhind Intеrmittеnt Fаѕting CHAPTER FOUR Mаintаining A Lоw Саrb High-Fаt Diеt Bеnеfitѕ аnd Riѕkѕ оf a Lоw Cаrbоhуdrаtе Diеt Thе Diffеrеnсе Bеtwееn Lоw Diеtѕ in Cаrbоhуdrаtеѕ High-Fаt Cоntеnt vѕ. High Prоtеin CHAPTER FIVE Keto diet and intermittent fasting Whу Kеtо Iѕ Mоrе Effесtivе With Intеrmittеnt Fаѕting Mеntаl triсkѕ tо еаt hеаlthiеr аnd lоѕе wеight CHAPTER SIX Wоrkоutѕ Tо Lоѕе Wеight аnd Tаrgеt Stubbоrn Fаt Hоw tо Dеtесt Kеtоѕiѕ CHAPTER SEVEN Autophagy As A Natural Detoxification Process Of The Body CHAPTER EIGHT Hоw Tо Соunt Mасrоѕ In Уоur Diеt CHAPTER NINE Kеtо Diеt Fооd Liѕt Ovеrviеw оf thе Kеtо Diеt Plаn Bеѕt Kеtо Fооdѕ Kеtо Fооdѕ to Limit - Eаt Onlу Oссаѕiоnаllу CHAPTER TEN Kеtо Rесiреѕ - High In Hеаlthу Fаtѕ + Lоw In Cаrbѕ CONCLUSION
Revolutions is the first book-length critical survey of twenty-first-century Canadian fiction, with in-depth essays examining subjects such as the Scotiabank Giller Prize, the effects of the digital revolution, and the dark legacy of what has come to be know as the Canadian literary establishment. Throughout, close reading is given to many contemporary authors, with particular attention paid to such central figures as Douglas Coupland and David Adams Richards. Alex Good explains and contextualizes this period in Canadian fiction for the general reader, providing a much-needed critical re-assessment of Canadian writing in the new millennium. By offering a contrary yet thoughtful position to that taken by our nation’s most prominent literary tastemakers, Good offers a vigorous commentary on the state of Canadian literature—where we are and how we got here.
This book contextualizes the field of English for Academic Purposes (EAP), with a particular focus on the professional and academic identity and role of the EAP practitioner. The authors examine previously neglected areas such as the socio-economic, academic and employment contexts within which EAP practitioners function. In doing so, they develop a better understanding of the roles, expectations and constraints that arise from these contexts, which in turn shape professional practice and the identity of the practitioner. As EAP is emerging as an academic discipline with a growing body of published research, this book will appeal to trainee and established practitioners, along with researchers and students of linguistics and education.
On June 27, 1844, a mob stormed the jail in the dusty frontier town of Carthage, Illinois. Clamorous and angry, they were hunting down a man they saw as a grave threat to their otherwise quiet lives: the founding prophet of Mormonism, Joseph Smith. They wanted blood. At thirty-nine years old, Smith had already lived an outsized life. In addition to starting the Church of Latter-day Saints and creating his own “Golden Bible” – the Book of Mormon – he had worked as a water-dowser and treasure hunter. He’d led his people to Ohio, then Missouri, then Illinois, where he founded a city larger than fledgling Chicago. He was running for President. And, secretly, he had married more than thirty women. In American Crucifixion, Alex Beam tells how Smith went from charismatic leader to public enemy: how his most seismic revelation – the doctrine of polygamy – created a rift among his people; how that schism turned to violence; and how, ultimately, Smith could not escape the consequences of his ambition and pride. Mormonism is America’s largest and most enduring native religion, and the “martyrdom” of Joseph Smith is one of its transformational events. Smith’s brutal assassination propelled the Mormons to colonize the American West and claim their place in the mainstream of American history. American Crucifixion is a gripping story of scandal and violence, with deep roots in our national identity.
The Early Anglo-Saxon Period is characterized archaeologically by the regular deposition of artefacts in human graves in England. The scope for dating these objects and graves has long been studied, but it has typically proved easier to identify and enumerate the chronological problems of the material than to solve them. Prior to the work of the project reported on here, therefore, there was no comprehensive chronological framework for Early Anglo-Saxon Archaeology, and the level of detail and precision in dates that could be suggested was low. The evidence has now been studied afresh using a co-ordinated suite of dating techniques, both traditional and new: a review and revision of artefact-typology; seriation of grave-assemblages using correspondence analysis; high-precision radiocarbon dating of selected bone samples; and Bayesian modelling using the results of all of these. These were focussed primarily on the later part of the Early Anglo-Saxon Period, starting in the 6th century. This research has produced a new chronological framework, consisting of sequences of phases that are separate for male and female burials but nevertheless mutually consistent and coordinated. These will allow archaeologists to assign grave-assemblages and a wide range of individual artefact-types to defined phases that are associated with calendrical date-ranges whose limits are expressed to a specific degree of probability. Important unresolved issues include a precise adjustment for dietary effects on radiocarbon dates from human skeletal material. Nonetheless the results of this project suggest the cessation of regular burial with grave goods in Anglo-Saxon England two decades or even more before the end of the seventh century. That creates a limited but important discrepancy with the current numismatic chronology of early English sceattas. The wider implications of the results for key topics in Anglo-Saxon archaeology and social, economic and religious history are discussed to conclude the report.
Elect Alex is a short book offering a new interpretation of both the Bible and the Quran. Author Alex J. Clark Jr. emphasizes peace, love, and kindness as a solution to the many crimes he sees in the world around us.
Discover Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, in this thematic encyclopedia that covers everything from geography and economics to etiquette and pop culture. Part of Bloomsbury's Understanding Modern Nations series, this volume takes readers on a tour of contemporary Nigeria, helping them better understand the country and the many cultures, religions, and ethnicities that call it home. Chapters are organized thematically, examining a variety of topics, including geography, history, government, economics, religion, ethnic and social groups, gender, education, language, etiquette, food, literature and the arts, and pop culture. Each chapter begins with an overview essay, followed by a selection of encyclopedic entries that provide a more nuanced look at that facet of modern Nigeria. The main text is supplemented with sidebars that highlight additional high-interest topics. A collection of appendices rounds out the volume, offering short vignettes of daily life in the country, a glossary of key terms, statistical data, and a list of state holidays. Once a pawn of British colonialism, today Nigeria is a sovereign nation and key player on the world stage. Its vast oil resources have made it an international powerhouse and the wealthiest country on the African continent, yet political unrest and corruption, and ethnic and religious violence continue to threaten this prosperity. Nigeria is equally rich culturally, a nation where time-honored traditions mix with contemporary influences. Explore the diversity of modern Nigeria in this concise and accessible volume.
A simple practice book for busy golfers which can be used at home, or in a hotel room. Practice is the key to golfing success requiring only 10 to 15 minutes a day five days a week, drills included are those used by top touring professionls.
Climb aboard some of the biggest machines in the world and have a detailed look inside. Large text format with big colorful detailed diagrams, cross sections and photographs of each of the machines. Ages 4-6.
Crafting and Executing Strategy has been revised and updated specifically with its European readers in mind. Building upon the success of previous editions, it continues to explain the core concepts and key theories in strategy and illustrate them with practical, managerial examples students can really relate to. Brand new features have been developed to encourage readers to go beyond learning and to apply their knowledge to from a diverse range of real-life scenarios including global brands, SMEs, public sector and not-for-profit organizations.
In the global knowledge economy, corporate governance, organisational behaviour and performance of the supply chain are becoming increasingly important aspects of the evaluation of an enterprise. The subject of this book is the development of a contemporary organisation behaviour performance measurement (OBPM) model for enterprises in the modern economy. The fields of organisation behaviour and supply chain management are integrated with an Open Socio-Technical Systems theory of management and the application of Operations Research to corporate governance for the measurement of organisation performance. This book thereby offers a new and innovative quantitative approach to qualitative concepts of corporate performance measurement and makes a significant contribution to the fields of management theory, supply chain management as well as operations research.
A missing cop is found dead in his car in an orange grove. Suicide or murder? The evidence points to murder but the bureaucrats want it to be suicide. Det. Sgt. Daniel Quinn is in charge of the investigation and sets out to prove murder. A second murder occurs and Quinn finds the two are connected. Quinn becomes embroiled in a drug smuggling investigation and is forced to battle politics, a smuggling group and even the D.E.A. All of this leads to a surprise ending.
This book explores the impact of 'race', class and gender on the interaction of pupils and their teachers in the classroom setting. It seeks to examine the extent to which these variables can account for differential rates of school exclusion between pupils from different ethnic/racial groups, socio-economic classes and genders.
At the heart of this book is a comparative study of the stone rows of Dartmoor and northern Scotland, a rare, putatively Bronze Age megalithic typology that has mystified archaeologists for over a century.
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