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Midwife and award-winning author Laura Godfrey-Isaacs, alongside illustrator Lilly Williams, celebrates the beauty and science of pregnancy and birth.This accessible and approachable book is the perfect guide for expectant parents, as well as anybody interested in knowing more about how we are brought into the world.Covering everything from contractions and fetal positioning to feeding and postnatal care, Pregnancy and Birth: A Graphic Guide emphasises the importance of physical and mental health of mothers and babies while offering a clear and concise insight into the many issues that surround this exciting, but sometimes overwhelming, stage of life.

Germany, 1878: young brothers Paul and Karl Effinger leave the German provinces to seek their fortune in Berlin. Ambitious and talented, they soon establish themselves as entrepreneurs and marry the daughters of high-society families. A flourishing horizon opens before them, but the Great War and the youthful rebellion of the 1920s lay waste to bourgeois certainties, and, as the generations pass, a rising antisemitism begins to shadow their bright world.With dazzling historical sweep, Gabriele Tergit tells of the familys changing fortunes within the vibrantly evoked, ever-changing metropolis of Berlin. Full of parties, drama and the most delicious gossip, The Effingers is a vibrant, monumental portrait of Germanys Jewish life, in all its richness and complexity.

An excellent addition to a fascinating series . The Devil in Oxford is an outstandingly good read, a page-turnerMystery PeopleDecember, 1922. Ruby Vaughn is looking forward to a quiet, relaxing trip to Oxford in the week before Christmas with her octogenarian housemate and colleague Mr Owen. Far away from the arcane, unusual - and occasionally illegal - books that seem to always get her into trouble. The most she expects to do is attend a handful of his antiquarian society meetings.But when the body of disgraced scholar Julius Harker is amongst his exhibition of Egyptian antiquities looted by Napoleon, panic spreads throughout the cobbled streets of Oxford. The last thing Ruby wants is another investigation, but then an old friend comes begging for her help. If that wasnt enough, her past insists on haunting her when Ruan Kivell, the intriguing folk healer that she met in Cornwall, suddenly reappears. It seems there is much more going on in Oxford that meets the eye.

Embrace the art of listening seasonally with BBC Radio 3 presenter Dr Hannah French as she explores Antonio Vivaldis evergreen work: The Four Seasons.The Four Seasons, Antonio Vivaldis famous set of highly descriptive violin concertos, was published 300 years ago, but the themes it contains continue to reveal new truths to listeners today.Through the rich imagery of each concerto and its accompanying poetry, Dr Hannah French uncovers the detail of Vivaldis personal and creative life. In conversation with fellow musicians and experts in health, nature, food, wine, and science, she helps bring a new perspective to the music through our shared experiences of the joys and fears of the ever-evolving seasons.To spend a year in the company of Vivaldi is to witness the sounds of both ancient festivals and the beauty and brutality of the natural world - a rolling year that enhances our sensory experience of the seasons today.

A coletânea Estado, direitos e transformação social: reflexões interdisciplinares – Volume 3 reúne estudos que analisam o papel do Estado e das instituições na efetivação da justiça social, na garant

Tenho 10 anos e um universo inteiro na minha cabeça! ​ Entre livros que devoro e histórias que invento, não consigo parar de imaginar o espaço. Com meu telescópio, viajo por planetas, estrelas e galá

Do you feel like somethings missing? Like the story youre living in lacks purpose or direction?Have you been searching for something deepera sense of belonging, purpose, or peace that the world seems unable to give? When youre told that the world is just physical, life has no higher meaning, and fulfillment comes from chasing temporary pleasures, its no wonder emptiness creeps in. But what if theres a way to replace that hollow feeling with fulfillment, purpose, and hope? What if you could awaken to a more meaningful storyone written by a God who loves you and knows you?When Life Feels Empty by Isaac Serrano offers a road map back to what your soul has been yearning for. Drawing on the rich wisdom of the Christian faith, Serrano sheds light on seven ancient practices that have anchored countless lives for generations. These practices arent just about lofty ideals or abstract conceptstheyre about actions you can take today to reconnect with God and rediscover the fullness of life he intends for you. Through thoughtful insights, engaging historical context, and practical steps, Serrano outlines how to replace the empty promises of materialism with the profound depth of a life centered on God as Father.This book will show you how to: Step away from the disorder of modern life and reconnect with timeless truths. Discover a path to wholeness and fulfillment. Stop settling for feeling lost or incomplete. Turn toward the One who has been pursuing you the entire time. Are you ready to take the first step on this life-changing journey? You were not made to walk through life feeling disconnected, empty, or searching for meaning. Dont wait for a better time to come along. The invitation is open now, and the next chapter of your story is waiting to unfold. Take the first step today.

Revitalizing Urban Youth Ministry with Faithful Evangelism and Robust DiscipleshipTodays youth face immense challenges, and their role within church communities is often undervalued. Dont Despise Our Youth by David A. Washington offers a powerful call to action to transform youth ministry into a platform where young people are empowered to lead, thrive, and serve alongside their church.Washington writes from his own powerful experience, having come to faith through the work of youth ministry in inner-city Chicago. He credits this ministry with rescuing him from a life of gang involvement, crime, prison, and imminent death, providing the guidance he once lacked.Having experienced firsthand the impact of youth ministry, Washington uses scripture, personal stories, and powerful testimonies to shine a light on the transformational influence youth can have within the church. This book challenges traditional views of youth ministry and inspires you to see the full potential and worth of youth, urging church leaders and congregations to build ministries that reflect discipleship, community, and the foundation of Gods Word.Whether youre a youth leader, pastor, parent, or educator, this book will inspire and equip you to foster meaningful discipleship in urban and African-American contexts and empower the next generation to rise into their God-given potential.This book features: Scripture-Driven Insights Explore biblical principles that inspire renewed hope for youth ministry. Authentic Life Stories Gain perspectives through real-life anecdotes and testimonies. A Contextual Focus Access a resource designed specifically for urban and African American church contexts, addressing unique challenges and opportunities. Practical Inspiration Equip yourself with tools to cultivate a thriving youth ministry that empowers and uplifts. Dont Despise Our Youth is your invitation to see todays youth not as a challenge, but as a valuable blessing to the churchs present and future. Get your copy today and transform your approach to youth ministry in your context.

È possibile parlare di comicita femminile nel teatro di prosa italiano dellOttocento? E se si, in che termini? Il volume tenta di rispondere a questi interrogativi, filtrando il racconto attraverso i parametri di riferimento del sistema spettacolare dellepoca. Senza cadere in facili anacronismi e fuorvianti prospettive contemporaneiste sul tema, la narrazione ripercorre un intero secolo, contemplandone mutamenti e stratificazioni attraverso alcuni casi di studio esemplari che pertengono al professionismo attorico italiano di matrice non dialettale. Lindagine analizza le fonti disponibili, alla ricerca delle permanenze tangibili che caratterizzano la trasformazione dei tratti della comicita femminile nel teatro di prosa, complice la nuova drammaturgia e il reattivo contesto socioculturale. Attraverso lesperienza e la carriera delle attrici che hanno contribuito a indirizzare e interpretare la specializzazione comica, si tenta cosi di colmare la lacuna storiografica riguardo a questo inedito spaccato di storia del teatro italiano dellOttocento.

Non e un viaggio di ritorno, bensi una lunga fuga verso la morte. Questo potrebbe essere il senso del lungo peregrinare di Ulisse che, nellOdissea di Nikos Kazantzakis, dopo aver eliminato i Proci, riprende la nave e abbandona le quiete e un po stupide certezze dellOccidente per cercare il senso della propria fine. I 33.333 versi in decaeptasillabo giambico di Kazantzakis sono riproposti da Giacomo Scanzi in forma narrativa, con un linguaggio aggiornato, carico di tutte le inquietudini del nostro tempo. Come scrive Scanzi nella Nota introduttiva, Kazantzakis traghetta Ulisse nel mare melmoso della mediocrita e lo ancora ad una sola certezza: Dio e inseguire Dio nel vuoto!. Non e importante lapprodo, eroico e il tragitto. Cosi, lOdissea attraversa, sia pure per un solo istante, anche la nostra esistenza e, inevitabilmente, lascia un segno. Sempre che ci sia in giro ancora qualcuno capace di gridare: Viva la liberta!.

Gia antichi studiosi, primo fra tutti Ippocrate di Kos nel 5 secolo a.C., ma anche Avicenna, nel 10 d.C., avevano sottolineato la fondamentale importanza della presa in carico multidisciplinare della persona sofferente per comprendere al meglio come mente e corpo dialoghino tra loro. Questa rimane una delle sfide piu importanti e affascinanti della medicina e della psicologia clinica contemporanee. Questo volume accompagna il lettore nellesplorazione prima di quei meccanismi funzionali, emozioni, pensieri e comportamenti e poi su come questi si riflettano nelle reazioni del nostro organismo in fisiologia e patologia. Queste, gia da tempo, sono in grado di essere misurate, comprese e trasformate in importanti prompt nel senso di stimoli verso il benessere e, in molti casi, alla guarigione. Il testo offre strumenti per valutare e interpretare le risposte fisiologiche dellindividuo, delineare profili psicofisiologici personalizzati e applicare in modo efficace le tecniche di biofeedback nei percorsi terapeutici e riabilitativi. E pensare che fu proprio uno dei capisaldi della medicina sopra citati, Avicenna, a suggerire i primi passi che poi hanno portato anche alla nascita delle tecniche di biofeedback. Studio infatti gli stati di malessere causati da forti emozioni e ideo un sistema per associare i cambiamenti del battito cardiaco con questultime, anticipando di qualche secolo i metodi di valutazione clinico-psicofisiologici. In questottica, i capitoli dedicati alla variabilita cardiaca (HRV), allattivita elettrodermica (GSR) e al biofeedback muscolare (sEMG), mostrano come il funzionamento del nostro corpo e, in particolare del sistema nervoso autonomo (SNA), possa diventare un prezioso alleato nella comprensione e nel trattamento dei disturbi legati allo stress, allansia e alle tensioni emotive. Con un approccio multidisciplinare e profondamente centrato sulla persona, Psicofisiologia Clinica e Biofeedback si propone come una guida per clinici, studenti e professionisti della salute che desiderino cogliere, nella complessita dellessere umano, lunita tra mente, corpo ed emozioni in modo da aiutare con terapie adeguate, scientificamente valide e personalizzate le persone a stare meglio.

Il volume affronta il rapporto tra sofferenza e conoscenza in cinque grandi autori contemporanei, accomunati da unanaloga linea di ricerca artistica, letteraria e filosofica, ma in ultima analisi religiosa: Francisco Goya, Georg Buchner, Giovanni Verga, Simone Weil, Franz Kafka. In campi diversi e in diverse modalita, tutti questi autori, posti di fronte ai rivolgimenti storici che hanno segnato la storia del loro tempo (la Rivoluzione francese e il periodo napoleonico per Goya, la Restaurazione in Germania per Buchner, lunificazione italiana per Verga, la crisi della Terza Repubblica per la Weil, il crollo del mondo mitteleuropeo per Kafka), anno compiuto una stessa scelta: stare dalla parte dei vinti dalla Storia, dalla parte dei derelitti e dei dimenticati, di cui ci accorgiamo solo al prezzo di sentire le loro sofferenze come se fossero nostre. In unepoca di tenebre, essi ci ricordano che e nelle tenebre che risplende la Luce.

En este libro se muestra por medio de una docena de trabajos la importancia de las interrelaciones del fenómeno esotérico (entendido desde un punto de vista académico) con otros ámbitos sociales, que en este caso han sido la literatura, el arte plastico, la politica y la participacion de las mujeres, todo lo anterior conformado, no de manera aislada, sino dentro de un campo de accion que denominamos esoterosfera, mostrado aqui no tanto de una forma teorica, como se hizo antes en el libro Esoterosfera. Diez ensayos sobre esoterismo, politica y literatura (2023), sino de forma puntual en la vida mexicana de la segunda mitad del siglo XIX y la primera del XX: espiritismo y feminismo, teosofia en Felipe Carrillo Puerto, espiritismo y novela policiaca, el esoterismo del pintor Gerardo Murillo (Dr. Atl), la novela rosacruz en Mexico, etc. Esperamos que de esta manera se modifique y amplie el horizonte de conocimiento de los lectores con la incorporacion del elemento esoterico en la historia cultural.

Master Quantum Computing with Qiskit to Build Powerful Applications.Key Features? Learn quantum computing fundamentals, including qubits and entanglement.? Explore key quantum algorithms and new features of Qiskit 1.0+.? Build real-world quantum applications for complex problem-solving.Book DescriptionWith over 450,000 users worldwide, Qiskit has become the go-to platform for building large-scale quantum applications on systems with hundreds of qubits. "Mastering Quantum Computing with Qiskit" offers a comprehensive guide to mastering quantum computing using IBMs powerful open-source framework.This book begins by introducing the core concepts of mathematics, quantum mechanics, and computation, before diving into qubits and quantum logic gates for both single and multi-qubit systems. Youll then explore key features of Qiskit, including mapping, optimization, and transpilation, essential for building efficient quantum circuits.The book also covers a range of important topics, from foundational quantum algorithms like Grovers, Shors and Fouriers to quantum communication protocols and variational quantum algorithms. Finally, advanced sections on quantum machine learning, error mitigation, and Qiskit Pulse will empower you to solve real-world problems and stay at the forefront of quantum computing innovation.Dive in today and unlock the power of quantum computing to build the applications of tomorrow. Let this book be your guide to mastering Qiskit and shaping the future of technology!What you will learn? Understand the mathematics behind digital quantum computing technology with essential quantum mechanics.? Explore quantum hardware platforms and their working principles.? Get familiar with the features of the new utility-scale Qiskit 1.0+ and quantum logic gates used for making quantum circuits.? Gain in-depth knowledge about Qiskit transpilation, mapping, and quantum error mitigation processes.Table of Contents1. Foundational Mathematics2. Quantum Mechanics3. Fundamentals of Computation4. Qubit Modalities5. An Introduction to Qiskit6. Single Qubit Quantum Logic Gates7. Multi Qubit Quantum Logic Gates8. Qiskit Mapping and Optimization9. Quantum Algorithms Part I10. Quantum Algorithms Part II11. Quantum Communication Protocols12. Variational Quantum Algorithms13. Quantum Machine Learning14. Quantum Error Mitigation15. Qiskit Pulse for Quantum Hardware Bibliography IndexAbout the AuthorsShalini Devendrababu holds a Masters in Quantum Technologies from CSIC UIMP, Spain. She is currently the lead Quantum AI Researcher at Fractal Quantum AI Lab. She authored a bestselling and highly rated Udemy course on Qiskit and has published research works on quantum material science with Springer and IEEE.Sai Nandan Morapakula is pursuing his PhD in quantum computing at the University of Massachusetts, Boston. He worked as an ex-Research Software Engineer at Qkrishi, where he focused on quantum finance, particularly portfolio optimization problems for financial corporations.Srinjoy Ganguly is a PhD researcher in quantum technologies at University College London and an IBM Qiskit Advocate. Formerly, he was a Lead Quantum AI Research Scient...

Demystifying Network Traces with Wireshark.Key Features? Decode and analyze network packets using Wireshark.? Detect malware, and covert channel attacks in live traffic.? Decrypt SSL/TLS traffic, and trace attacks end-to-end.Book DescriptionIn todays digital world, Wireshark stands as the most powerful tool for uncovering what truly happens on a network.Network Forensics with Wireshark will take you through a structured, hands-on journey from grasping the basics of TCP/IP communication to advanced forensic analysis. Beginning with how data flows across networks, readers will learn to capture and interpret packets, identify anomalies, and analyze encrypted traffic through SSL/TLS decryption. As the book progresses, it dives into detecting malware behavior, tracing covert channel attacks, and understanding how attackers exploit vulnerabilities across evolving network architectures. Each concept is reinforced with practical exercises and real-world case studies, helping readers apply theory to investigation.So, whether you are a student, network engineer, or cybersecurity professional, this book empowers you to analyze smarter, respond faster, and transform data into actionable security insight.What you will learn? Understand core network protocols and packet flow in depth.? Capture, filter, and analyze traffic using Wireshark effectively.? Identify anomalies, threats, and malware patterns in captures.? Perform SSL decryption, and inspect encrypted traffic behavior.? Reconstruct and analyze the complete cyber kill chain visually.? Apply forensic techniques to detect and prevent network breaches.Table of Contents1. Overview of TCP/IP Model2. Flow of Internet Traffic3. SSL and Certificate Chaining4. Evolving Network Architecture5. Introduction to Wireshark6. Tools to Analyze Wireshark Traffic7. Malware Analysis on Wireshark IndexAbout the AuthorsBhavik Shah has over 17 years of experience in Cyber Security, with deep expertise in designing and architecting networks where security is a primary focus. He has been a speaker at several universities, delivering talks on Network Forensics, and also at Cybersecurity Communities like Null. He has also spoken at Cisco Live on topics related to AI security and its various components. Through his first book, Network Forensics with Wireshark, Bhavik aims to highlight the significance of Wireshark, and how it can help in analyzing Network Traces efficiently.

Build sacred rhythms for rested, sustainable justicewhere beauty and resistance naturally flow Many today are caught in cycles of outrage and exhaustion while trying to stay sane and engaged. Is there a different way? How can you pursue justice, work towards a renewed world, and sustain your faith without burning out?In this spiritually rich guidebook, Jonathan Walton offers a transformative rule of lifean ancient spiritual practice reimagined for todays weary believers. His framework roots authentic action in deep, restorative rest, creating enduring rhythms that connect inner renewal with meaningful engagement in a broken world. Drawing from desert spirituality and the wisdom of organizers, Walton provides the spiritual scaffolding needed to sustain both interior formation and outward engagement. These practices and frameworks show you how to live a life so rooted that your pursuit of justice flows from a place of authentic restfulness, not reactivity.Through personal narrative and practical guidance, Walton reveals the four essential rhythms that nourish a life of purpose:Rest: Choose to work out of rest, not for it Restore: Replenish your inner life for the work before you Resist: Seek individual and collective flourishing Repeat: Establish rhythms to be a whole person in fruitful community In Beauty and Resistance, youll learn how to reflect Gods kingdom in every area of your life. how to live out a rule of life grounded in Christ and his kingdom that leads to communal flourishing. how both beauty and resistance are necessary to fully engage with both delight and grief, lament and rejoicing, and appreciation and disappointment. how to live within your limits to contribute to radical flourishing in the world, recognizing that God is God and you are not. Beauty and Resistance shows how to hold together the tensions of delight and grief, awe and disappointment. Its an invitation to trade reactivity for rhythm, burnout for balance, and anxious spirituality for grounded connection with God, self, and neighbors. Discover the path to a spirituality where beauty and resistance naturally flow from a deeply rested life.

La obra que destapa cómo el tráfico de petróleo y otros lubricantes fue determinantes para la victoria franquista.En la guerra civil, como ya sucedió en la gran guerra, la motorización convirtió el combustible en un elemento esencial. El petroleo y sus derivados fueron factor imprescindible para movilizar tropas por tierra, mar y aire, y poner en marcha la maquinaria de guerra.Los sublevados contra la Republica solventaron la carencia inicial de carburantes gracias al aprovechamiento de las preexistentes redes conspirativas monarquicas y a otras de nueva creacion. Densas mallas de espionaje y negocios facilitaron un acceso ilimitado al petroleo americano y generaron grandes fortunas ademas de corrupciones y complicidades. Pero, sobre todo, nuevas evidencias presentadas en este trabajo situan la ayuda internacional en petroleo y sus derivados como uno de los elementos esenciales en la victoria del general Francisco Franco. Angel Viñas suma una nueva pieza, tan documentada como decisiva, a la reconstruccion y funcionamiento de los acuerdos internacionales de los sublevados. Ademas de los regimenes fascistas afines, contaron con la connivencia de representantes del gran capital y de politicos de las naciones democraticas.Escrito a cuatro manos con el ingeniero industrial, investigador y especialista Guillem Martinez Molinos, este nuevo libro demuestra que el oro negro y la implicacion estadounidense resultaron, a todas luces, determinantes para el resultado final de la contienda.

El último episodio de la historia de la física cuántica que pone de relieve el enorme impacto de este avance en la historia reciente.El tercer y último tomo de la Historia de la física cuántica nos adentra en el periodo que va de la creacion de la fisica nuclear al descubrimiento del boson de Higgs. Arranca con el descubrimiento en 1932 del neutron y del positron, que dieron origen a la fisica nuclear, detallando la fascinante historia que esconde esta rama que estudia los nucleos atomicos. Algunos de los episodios destacados de este volumen son el nacimiento y desarrollo de la fisica de particulas elementales y de altas energias, o la controvertida construccion de la bomba atomica, el llamado Proyecto Manhattan y su enorme repercusion en la Guerra Fria. Asimismo, otros capitulos que tambien reflejan la gran implicacion que la fisica cuantica tuvo en la historia y sociedad de la epoca fueron la creacion de la electrodinamica cuantica y la invencion del transistor. En este capitulo conoceremos las secuelas de la creacion de los circuitos integrados y sus consecuencias socioeconomicas, algunas de ellas, de alto impacto en nuestra actualidad, como el establecimiento de Silicon Valley. Por ultimo, la historia de la formulacion del denominado Modelo estandar de la fisica de particulas, que predecia el boson de Higgs, concluye la historia de una de las ramas de la ciencia mas fecundas de la historia de la ciencia.

Tres aventuras legendarias. Tres niveles más de épica. Este estuche reúne los tres primeros títulos de la saga «Percy Jackson y los dioses del Olimpo»: El ladrón del rayo, El mar de los monstruos y L

Este libro redefine la filosofía del Todo y la Autosimilitud, integrando lo antropológico y lo cósmico. Desde manchas solares a lazos vitales, explora nuestra interconexión con el universo. Una visión holistica para un futuro consciente.