Most Popular Books by ANDREEA

The specialist, as we know it in the modern age, is a creation of modernity. Up until the modern age, scholars were known for their expertise in multiple areas. From Avicenna (Ibn-i Sina) and Hezarfen Ahmet Celebi to Leonardo da Vinci and Galileo, many medieval, Renaissance, and Enlightenment scholars were polymaths, mastering knowledge from several fields. The needs of the modern age created specialists focusing deeply on one field. At the convergence of postmodernism and the age of the Internet, social, cultural, and economic realities of increasingly diverse societies have created a new need for the revival of the polymath. Emerging globalization post-Cold War triggered rapid social change that cannot be explained from the perspective of a single discipline. This reality has recently increased the interest in interdisciplinary studies but established academic work that is focused on single disciplines still dominates the academic world and it offers limited opportunities for the publication of interdisciplinary studies. One of the aims of this book is to become one example for interdisciplinary work. It also aims to prepare the ground for the cultivation of scholars that can specialize in more areas on the long term. This book is made out of sixteen articles that bring together different disciplines such as educational sciences, law, linguistics, economics, culture, and sports. All articles passed the referee process. Bearing in mind that the book is the result of a multidisciplinary work, the respect towards each discipline is shown by leaving the referencing and methodology according to the common usage of the relevant discipline. Therefore, some authors have used the Chicago Manual of Style within their articles while others have used the APA system.

Despite a history of hundreds of years of research analysing aspects of English grammar, there are still open problems which continue to baffle language researchers today. Such ‘grammar mysteries’ arise for a number of reasons: because the language is changing; because different speakers of the language adhere to distinct norms and thus introduce and maintain variation in the system; because there are differences between the grammar of spoken and written English. This book illuminates some of the complexities of the subject, the areas where new discoveries await and why it matters. Through a series of accessible and engaging case studies on various aspects of grammar, from multiple negation to possession, the authors present grammar as an intellectual challenge. This book brings out into the open questions about language usage to which we still do not have good answers in a bid to make variation overt and to revel in the mystery of the English language. Both aimed at the interested general reader and the beginning student of English language and linguistics, this is a fresh take on grammar.

Hannah Arendt, Herbert Marcuse, Alexander Solzhenitsyn, and Edward Said each steered major intellectual and political schools of thought in American political discourse after World War II, yet none of them was American, which proved crucial to their ways of arguing and reasoning both in and out of the American context. In an effort to convince their audiences they were American enough, these thinkers deployed deft rhetorical strategies that made their cosmopolitanism feel acceptable, inspiring radical new approaches to longstanding problems in American politics. Speaking like natives, they also exploited their foreignness to entice listeners to embrace alternative modes of thought. Intimate Strangers unpacks this "stranger ethos," a blend of detachment and involvement that manifested in the persona of a prophet for Solzhenitsyn, an impartial observer for Arendt, a mentor for Marcuse, and a victim for Said. Yet despite its many successes, the stranger ethos did alienate many audiences, and critics continue to dismiss these thinkers not for their positions but because of their foreign point of view. This book encourages readers to reject this kind of critical xenophobia, throwing support behind a political discourse that accounts for the ideals of citizens and noncitizens alike.

Portland cement based concrete is the most versatile, durable and reliable building material. Unfortunately, the production of Portland cement is environmentally unfriendly. An interesting alternative is provided by alkali-activated geopolymer materials (AAGM). This book focuses on fly ash-based alkali-activated geopolymer concrete, its production and characteristic properties. The re-use of waste materials and industrial by-products, such as fly ash, is not only economically of interest but also helps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. The carbon footprint of these materials is much lower than that of concrete using ordinary Portland cement. They thus offer new sustainable solutions to the construction industry. Keywords: Geopolymers, Geopolymer Concrete, Alkali-activated Geopolymer Materials (AAGM), Portland Cement, Fly Ash-based Geopolymer Concrete, Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions, Concrete Applications, Self-Compacting Concrete, High-strength Concrete, High-performance Concrete.

The ebook contains: texts related to the field of Computer Science, specialty vocabulary translated into Romanian, vocabulary exercises and grammar exercises on the texts, English tense system and main uses of tenses, table of irregular verbs.

As a result of changes in accreditation standards and state mandates, community colleges are under increased pressure to produce evidence of student learning and achievement. Accreditation standards and state accountability mandates are asking community colleges to produce comprehensive systems for assessing student learning outcomes that go beyond course grades and number of degrees and certificates awarded. What is being requested is actual evidence of what students have learned at the course, program, and certificate and degree levels ... This volume provides examples that community colleges can apply to measuring student learning outcomes at the classroom, course, program, and institutional levels to satisfy local, state, and accreditation requirements for assessing learning outcomes as a means for improving student success -- from cover.

The Universal Code: The 7 Laws That Govern Reality and How to Use Them to Transform Your Life by Andreea Ciobanu Unlock the hidden architecture of the Universe and step into your true power. The Universal Code is a transformative guide for anyone ready to go beyond surface-level self-help and dive deep into the timeless laws that shape our reality. Through seven universal principles—Creative Mindset, Vibration, Attraction, Cause and Effect, Rhythm, Polarity, and Gender—Andreea Ciobanu reveals the keys to mastering your mind, your energy, and your destiny. Whether you''re just beginning your spiritual journey or seeking to refine your path, this book offers: ✨ Clear explanations of each Universal Law ✨ Practical ways to apply them in daily life ✨ Inspirational quotes and affirmations for each principle ✨ Personal journaling space to reflect and manifest ✨ A beautifully designed, sacred space to reconnect with your higher self This is more than a book—it’s a portal to the life you’ve always dreamed of, waiting to be awakened by your conscious intention. If you’re ready to stop waiting for change and start creating it, The Universal Code will be your faithful companion on the path of inner transformation and soulful empowerment. Your reality is not a coincidence. It’s a code. And you’re the one who writes it.

Since the early 2000s, reforms in the area of public ethics have represented a significant part in the European Commission''s efforts to improve its internal governance and democratic legitimacy, and address the crisis of public confidence in European integration. This book comprises a study of ethics and public integrity issues in the administrative services of the European Commission. The author traces the reforms implemented in this area since the early 2000s, and asks whether and how they have shaped Commission officials’ thinking about appropriate behaviour in public office. Based on in-depth interviews and the use of vignettes, the book reveals that the influence of ethics regulations is subtle and full of contradictions: while a heightened awareness and discussion of ethical issues exists in the Commission nowadays, the topic is nonetheless often considered as a matter of "common sense". This book breaks new ground as the first analysis of ethics at the level of individual EU officials. It advances a new angle to the study of the Commission as an administrative actor, and sheds light on an important but under-researched component of its efforts to address criticism concerning democratic legitimacy. In the field of administrative ethics, the book tackles research gaps regarding the practice and impact of ethics policies within public organizations. This text will be of key interest to scholars, students and practitioners of EU Studies/Politics, institutional reform, administrative ethics, and more broadly European governance and public policy.

Boredom as an impetus for architectural theory and practice Any theorist or practitioner of architecture must confront, and even be compelled by, boredom. Called ennui, Langeweile, or acedia, boredom is a pressing concern, as the production and obsolescence of images accelerates with new technologies, leaving individuals saturated with information presented in fleeting displays that are easy to produce, easy to delete, and easy to consume. In this innovative book, Andreea Mihalache discusses the work of a quartet of well-known thinkers—designer Bernard Rudofsky, architects Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, and artist Saul Steinberg—who all recognized this form of exhaustion and shallowness as the disease of the modern world. Rudofsky found it in a deeper and more intimate engagement between the human body and its environment. Proclaiming “Less is a bore,” Venturi, and later Scott Brown, explored excess as the remedy to boredom. With detachment and irony, Steinberg mocked the homogenous architecture of the American city. Taken together, Mihalache shows, these four offer a comprehensive view of the alienated relationship of individuals with their world at three different, yet interrelated scales: the body, the building, and the urban space.

This book provides a chronological literature review of optical wireless communication, followed by a detailed blueprint of a visible light communication (VLC) setup with the key characteristics of LEDs and photodetectors. Next, the optical channel impulse response and its description for different possible topologies is presented together with a description of the optical and electrical setup for both optical transmitters (oTx) and optical receivers (oRx). Different single carrier and multi-carrier modulations particularly applied in visible light communication setups are also presented. Both the optical and electrical modules of oTx and oRx are simulated and then prototyped and tested as embedded devices in an underground positioning and monitoring system for a continuous real time identification of the personnel on the main underground galleries where the illumination network is already installed. Presents a comprehensive look at visible light communication technology, both in description and application; Shows where and how VLC has been launched on the market as an alternative or partner technology to the existing wireless communication technologies based on radio frequency; Includes special focus on underground positioning and monitoring with embedded VLC.

This book addresses one of the most important legal instruments that can help combat climate change, namely Power Purchase Agreements. As decarbonisation is essential for the global transition to electricity, these contracts are a direct legal link that can be formed between the power producer and the power buyer. This type of contract plays an important role in stimulating the creation and development of more renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar or hydro, by providing secure and long-term revenues for producers, while customers benefit from long-term price predictability. The implementation and development of the signing of these contracts are evaluated in this research, with taking into consideration both the economic, legal and social impacts, as well as the effects on the environment. The analysis addresses the risks to which the parties are subject once these contracts are signed, the key factors that influence the development of these contractual relationships, with consideration of concrete cases where PPA market is a developed one, as well as examining these contracts with other legal financial instruments that have the same purpose and aim, namely Contracts for Difference.

In a world where we push ourselves relentlessly to achieve our best, it is easy to end up letting ourselves down. Caught up in the rush of societal expectations, we often forget to advocate for our mental well-being, to say "no," or to remove ourselves from potentially harmful situations. Abuse is neither amusing nor entertaining. Whether verbal or psychological, abuse is more prevalent than we realise and can affect anyone, not just the most vulnerable among us.

The state of being called nostalgia has a history fraught with ambiguity and poetical connotation. In the late 17th century, nostalgic reminiscences were thought to be the symptoms of a deadly disease that shook one''s mind and body. Today, we view nostalgia not as a medical condition, but as a bittersweet recollection of one''s past joys and sorrows-the memories and treasures of an earlier self. And yet, there remains a category of individuals for whom such recollection can be seriously problematic: immigrants. In Yesterday''s Self, Andreea Ritivoi explores the philosophical and historical dimensions of nostalgia in the lives of immigrants, forging a connection between current trends in the philosophy of identity and intercultural studies. The book considers such questions as, Does attachment to one''s native culture preclude or merely influence adaptation into a new culture? Do we fashion our identity in interdependence with others, or do we shape it in a non-contingent frame? Is it possible to assimilate in an unfamiliar world without risking self-alienation? Ritivoi''s response: nostalgia is both the poison and the cure in such situations. Documenting the tribulations of sojourners and immigrants, Yesterday''s Self illustrates how and why the cultural adjustment of immigrants can only happen when personal identity is understood as a quest for continuity in one''s life story, even alongside the most radical cultural rupture. Ultimately, reflection on the nostalgic experience reveals insights into the nature of the self and its dynamic engagement with otherness and difference.

Are you intrigued by the idea of enhancing your beauty naturally, embracing self-love, and discovering the transformative power of holistic skincare? Odyssey Towards Natural Beauty: Bridging the Gap Between Mind and Self Face Rejuvenation is a powerful guide for anyone eager to delve into the world of natural skincare and holistic well-being. Authored by seasoned esthetician and wellness expert Andreea Vlad, this book is a practical and user-friendly treasure trove of insights into natural skincare practices, facial rejuvenation techniques, and the art of self-love. Odyssey Towards Natural Beauty, complete with easy-to-follow photographs, is an essential guide for anyone interested in understanding the psychosomatic relationship between mind and skin, the benefits of facial exercises, reflexogenic acupressure, facial self-massage, daily skincare routine, the potential of natural ingredients, and crafting skincare recipes. What You''ll Discover: Facial Exercises: Learn how to perform simple yet effective facial exercises that promote muscle toning, provide a natural facelift, and reduce the signs of aging for a refreshingly younger look. Reflexogenic Acupressure: Discover the world of reflexology and acupressure techniques to erase wrinkles, alleviate tension, and restore balance through pressure points on your face. Facial Self-Massage: Explore the art of facial self-massage, a technique designed to boost circulation, relax muscles, and promote overall skin health. In Odyssey Towards Natural Beauty, Andreea Vlad doesn''t just share technique; she shares a philosophy drawn from a well of professional expertise and personal revelations. Her goal is not just to educate—but to inspire, empower, and help readers see the beauty in themselves and in the world around them. More than a simple guide to skincare, this book is a path to self-awareness, self-empowerment, confidence, and a celebration of every reader’s inherent beauty. With Andreea''s expert guidance, easy-to-follow exercises, and supportive narrative, readers are joyfully welcomed into an empowering adventure where the harmony of beauty and well-being has never been more attainable. It''s time to turn the page and start a new chapter in the art of self-care.

Dive deep into Microsoft Project 2010 with reference and best practices from project management experts Learn proven methods and hard-won lessons from project management professionals--and apply these skills as you work with Microsoft Project 2010. In this two-in-one kit, project management expert Bonnie Biafore shows you how to manage projects efficiently and effectively, and shares the experiences of professionals in the field. You''ll then learn how to put these skills to work with Project 2010, using hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. The two books included in this kit are: Microsoft Project 2010 Inside Out Conquer Microsoft Project 2010--from the inside out! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. Discover how the experts tackle Project 2010--and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. Take charge of the project triangle--time, money, and scope--to balance your plan Enable collaboration among team members, sponsors, and other project stakeholders Manually schedule tasks or use the automatic scheduling engine Track and control your project using earned value analysis Create pivot views of project data with Microsoft Excel 2010 and Visio 2010 Manage project activities in an enterprise project-management environment Apply your experience to future projects by creating your own custom templates Successful Project Management Project management expert Bonnie Biafore gives you professional advice for managing projects efficiently and effectively, and shares real-world experiences of project managers in several industries. Learn how to put the best practices and hard-won lessons of experts to work on your critical projects. Communicate effectively with project stakeholders, management, and team members Apply methods to break down the project into small, manageable pieces Define work assignments, choose resources, and build project schedules Accurately estimate project costs and work with a budget Identify project changes and manage risks Track progress and balance priorities without sacrificing quality Document project history and lessons-learned to help improve future projects