Eleven-year-old Peter Lee has one goal in life: to become a paleontologist. But in one summer, that all falls apart. Told in short, accessible journal entries and combining the humor of Timmy Failure with the poignant family dynamics of Lynda Mullaly Hunt, Peter Lee will win readers' hearts. Eleven year-old Peter Lee has one goal in life: to become a paleontologist. Okay, maybe two: to get his genius kid-sister, L.B., to leave him alone. But his summer falls apart when his real-life dinosaur expedition turns out to be a bust, and he watches his dreams go up in a cloud of asthma-inducing dust. Even worse, his grandmother, Hammy, is sick, and no one will talk to Peter or L.B. about it. Perhaps his days as a scientist aren't quite behind him yet. Armed with notebooks and pens, Peter puts his observation and experimental skills to the test to see what he can do for Hammy. If only he can get his sister to be quiet for once -- he needs time to sketch out a plan.
Ranging from original photographs to pictures from university archives, the insightful curation of images in this book further enhances the reading experience … An authoritative and comprehensive synthesis of both primary and secondary sources, Nobel and Lasker Laureates of Chinese Descent offers unparalleled insight into the most eminent twentieth-century physicians and scientists of Chinese descent. The book is of broad interest to anyone interested in the history of science and medicine, especially when there is a growing recognition of both the importance of diversity in STEM and the impact of Chinese research on the global scientific community.'Current Biology MagazineAt the turn of the 20th century, the Boxer Uprising marked the culmination of a violent and tragic chapter in Chinese history. Out of the ashes of this calamity, scholarships funded by Boxer Indemnity and many others fostered some of the greatest minds in the Chinese modern era. This book celebrates notable luminary scholars of Chinese descent, with a special focus on 1 Wolf Prize, 4 Lasker, and 11 Nobel laureates spanning a wide range of disciplines in both literature and science. We visit the struggles of pioneers Tsung-Dao Lee and Chen-Ning Yang as the first Chinese Nobel prize recipients for characterizing fundamental laws in elementary-particle physics. Their pioneering works have paved the way for many to follow. We chronicle the careers of more recent recipients, including Mo Yan and his celebration of peasant life in China through the lens of hallucinatory realism. We delve into the lives of these Laureates, witness the obstacles that they overcame, and testify to their lasting contributions to humankind. In recounting the intellectual struggles and triumphs of these pioneers of Chinese heritage, we hope to inspire the next generation of scholars in literature and science worldwide in the hope that they too might become laureates one day.
While popular music in all its varied forms is a source of common interest and an insatiable curiosity among readers of all ages, thorough biographical information about its stars and superstars can be difficult to find.Consult this ongoing reference series for biographical information on more than 3,600 important figures in today's musical arena. Covering all genres of modern music, Contemporary Musicians profiles artists involved in rock, jazz, pop, rap, rhythm and blues, folk New Age, country, gospel and reggae.
Siblings revisit family history as they debate the fate of their Detroit childhood home in this critically acclaimed debut saga. A National Book Award Finalist The Turners live on Yarrow Street for over fifty years. Their house sees thirteen children get grown and gone—and some return; it sees the arrival of grandchildren, the fall of Detroit’s East Side, and the loss of a father. Despite abandoned lots, an embattled city, and the inevitable shift outward to the suburbs, the house still stands. But now, as their powerful mother falls ill and loses her independence, the Turners might lose their family home. Beset by time and a national crisis, the house is worth just a tenth of its mortgage. The Turner children are called back to decide its fate and to reckon with how each of their pasts might haunt—and shape—their family’s future. A major new contribution to the literature on American families, The Turner House brings us a colorful brood full of love, pride, and unlikely inheritances. It’s a striking examination of the American dream and a celebration of the ways in which our families bring us home.
The first physically handicapped woman to win the Miss America Pageant tells the story of her deafness, love of ballet, education, and challenge to fulfill her God-given potential.
Organisational Behaviour 6e and its rich suite of digital educational resources leads the market in this excitingfield. Now in its sixth edition, the engaging text has been developed to satisfy the evolving needs of learnersand academics with its offerings of contemporary theory and research, real-world examples, learning resources and visually stimulating design. CONTEMPORARY AND INFORMEDNew and updated discussions of current theories and practice that encouragecritical analysisFeatures that reinforce the text’s Asia-Pacific focus as well as its global orientation RELEVANT AND ENGAGINGNew OB Insight and OB Ethics featuresNew and revised chapter opening vignettesNew end-of-chapter and holistic case studies help students practise their diagnosticskills and apply OB conceptsUpdated OB by the Numbers features highlight interesting survey results ENABLES EFFECTIVE LEARNINGOrganisational Behaviour 6e is recognised for its up-to-date content presented in a clear,focused, accessible and thought-provoking style that enables learners to link theorieswith real-world practices.
Part of a new series for young children which examines different machines, these books take a day in the life of format. Through simple text and colourful drawings, they show how each machine is used. This book is about a jumbo jet. Other titles in this series include The Story of a Tugboat, The Story of a Helicopter, The Story of a Digger, The Story of a Truck and The Story of a Tractor. Angela Royston is also author of the Animal Life Stories and Farm Animal Stories series.
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