New Releases by Elena

An examination of how we use the term ''dyslexia'' and how this may undermine aid for struggling readers.

Figurate numbers have a rich history with many applications. The main purpose of this book is to provide a thorough and complete presentation of the theory of figurate numbers, giving much of their properties, facts and theorems with full proofs. This book is the first of this topic written in unified systematic way. It also contains many exercises with solutions.

This book captures the diversity and richness of writing as it relates to different forms of abilities, skills, competencies, and expertise. Psychologists, educators, researchers, and practitioners in neighboring areas are interested in exploring how writing develops and in what manner this development can be fostered, but they lack a handy, unified, and comprehensive source of information to satisfy their interest. The goal of this book is to fill this void by reflecting on the phenomenon of writing from a developmental perspective. It contains an integrated set of chapters devoted to issues of writing: how writing develops, how it is and should be taught and how writing paths of development differ across writing genres. Specifically, the book addresses typologies of writing; pathways of the development of writing skills; stages of the development of writing; individual differences in the acquisition of writing skills; writing ability and disability; teaching writing; and the development and demonstration of expertise in writing.

Follow the amazing midnight sleighride all the way to the heart of Christmas.

The author of "The Days of Abandonment" pens her most compelling and perceptive meditation on womanhood and motherhood yet.

Dentro de una perspectiva cristiana, Fratricidio yContricion abarca una breve historia del antisemitismo cristiano; el mea culpa expuesto despues de la Segunda Guerra Mundial por ambasIglesiastanto catolica como protestante-evangelica, y los acuerdos pautados despues del Concilio Vaticano II, a find evitar toda clase de antisemitismo. Asimismo, el libro enfoca el anti-sionismo , el cual se centra en la negacion del Holocaustoy del derecho historico del pueblo judio a Eretz Israel.

The first book in English to explore Brazilian choro.

A remarkable novel that uniquely melds journalism with fiction, by Elena Poniatowska, the recipient of the prestigious 2013 Cervantes Prize Jesusa is a tough, fiery character based on a real working-class Mexican woman whose life spanned some of the seminal events of early twentieth-century Mexican history. Having joined a cavalry unit during the Mexican Revolution, she finds herself at the Revolution''s end in Mexico City, far from her native Oaxaca, abandoned by her husband and working menial jobs. So begins Jesusa''s long history of encounters with the police and struggles against authority. Mystical yet practical, undaunted by hardship, Jesusa faces the obstacles in her path with gritty determination. Here in its first English translation, Elena Poniatowska''s rich, sensitive, and compelling blend of documentary and fiction provides a unique perspective on history and the place of women in twentieth-century Mexico.

This comprehensive foundation textbook is expressly designed for students embarking on a Russian language programme. Accompanied by 5 hours of audio materials, it develops the four key language skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening - and provides all the material required to reach intermediate level either at secondary school or during the first year of university. Highly interactive and activity-based, the course puts students firmly at the centre of the learning process, developing their autonomy as learners. It provides: thorough grounding in the grammar and structures of contemporary Russian; wide-ranging tasks and exercises for both classroom use and self study; informative texts selected to foster cultural awareness; topics including family life, education, history, geography, work and leisure; clear, attractive layout with lively illustrations to reinforce learning ; extensive reference features including a section on basic concepts of grammar; teachers'' guidelines to enhance practical application in the classroom; and an on-line answer key.

In "Foreign Brides", women (and men) cope with marriage across cultures in London, New York, and a constellation of European and Israeli cities. With perfect pitch and a poker face, Lappin writes insidiously funny tales about love and survival in an international no-man''s land of marriage.

A Nation Collapses revises the traditional understanding of a critical moment in the history of World War II: the collapse of the Italian fascist regime and Italy''s unconditional surrender in September 1943. Drawing on mostly unpublished documents, the book analyses the secret negotiations between Italy and Britain before the overthrow of Mussolini in July 1943 and finds that both parties negotiated in bad faith and with a great deal of duplicity. The Italians therefore both underestimated the extent of the Allies'' strategic commitment in Italy and promised their conquerors a degree of military assistance which they were in no condition to deliver. The situation disintegrated into a civil war as the Anglo-American military government which controlled southern Italy invaded the German-occupied north. Already traumatized by unconditional surrender, Italy now endured a civil war waged by foreign powers on both sides for twenty long and brutal months.

"Moyano''s life exemplifies the overwhelming obstacles that poor barrio women experience not only in Peru but also in other third world countries. This autobiographical book adds important information to several different disciplines: Latin American politics, feminism, sociology, and current Peruvian history. . . . Edmisten''s expertise is obvious in the scholarly introduction and readable translation."--Mary H. Wilgus, Campbellsville University Using María Elena Moyano''s own words, the editor of this poignant story has re-created the voice of the martyred Peruvian activist. In 1992, at age 33, Moyano was assassinated by guerrillas of the revolutionary movement Sendero Luminoso (Shining Path). Her murder--a warning to others in the women''s movement--galvanized the Peruvian people against Sendero Luminoso and its leader, Abimael Guzmán Reynosa. In part 1 of this work, Moyano traces the struggle of poor women in Peru and how they developed survival organizations such as the Vaso de Leche (Glass of Milk) and the communal kitchen feeding program to cope with poverty made worse by government austerity adjustments. Like other women, Moyano honed her leadership skills in these programs. She condemned the terrorist tactics of Sendero Luminoso and publicly proclaimed that they were not on the side of the poor. She also condemned the human rights abuses of the military and police. In part 2, Moyano relates the hardships of her impoverished childhood and describes the difficulties of achieving an education. She speaks also of her marriage and of childbirth, of the discrimination she faced, and of her gradual and steady rise to positions of authority within the popular women''s movement and as deputy mayor and spokesperson for the 300,000 people of Villa El Salvador, a Lima barrio. As a woman of color, Moyano led a revolution of conscience within a larger revolution. Through this gracefully translated book, her voice continues to speak for all women who refuse to relinquish the struggle for dignity, freedom, and equal political participation. All royalties from this book will go to the Flora Tristán Center for the Peruvian Woman. Diana Miloslavish Tupac studied literature at the National University of San Marcos in Lima. She went to Mexico to participate in a study on ethnic minorities and human rights, and there she became a member of the Mexican Solidarity Committee for Guatemalan refugees. Upon her return to Peru, she rejoined the Flora Tristán Center for the Peruvian Woman. Patricia S. Taylor Edmisten is an independent scholar and retired professor of the sociological foundations of education at the University of West Florida. She has worked in Peru as a Peace Corps volunteer and as a consultant for the United Nations and is the author of Nicaragua Divided: La Prensa and the Chamorro Legacy (UPF, 1990).

Intricate, beautiful, and delicate, the ancient craft of knotted lace handwork has traditionally passed from person to person. This simple needle lace involves making loops of different sizes, shapes, and lengths and then combining them to form extraordinarily graceful designs. Here are easy to follow techniques and patterns, taught to the author by her Greek mother-in law, for pretty lacy doilies, collars, Christening gowns, and more--all surely destined to become treasured heirlooms in the years to come.

The story of Marie Antoinette and King Louis XVI. In this work of historical fiction, all of the characters were actual people The incidents, situations and conversations are based on reality. It is the story of the martyred King Louis XVI and his Queen, Antoinette. The fruit of years of research, the book corrects many of the popular misconceptions of the royal couple, which secular and modernist historians have tried so hard to promote. Louis and Antoinette can only be truly understood in view of the Catholic teachings to which they adhered and within the context of the sacrament of matrimony. It was the graces of this sacramental life that gave them the strength to remain loyal to the Church, and to each other, in the face of crushing disappointments, innumerable humiliations, personal and national tragedy, and death itself. Theirs is not a conventional love story; indeed it is more than a love story. The fortitude they each displayed at the very gates of hell is a source of inspiration for all Christians who live in troubled times. Hardcover, smythe-sewn, cream paper, 205 pages.

The wife of the Soviet physicist and Nobel laureate Andrei Sakharov tells the full, uncensored, harrowing story of their years in exile in the Soviet city of Gorky. "A testament to the resilience of love".--The Chicago Tribune. 16 pages of photos.

Translation of dalla parle delle bambine.

Title: How to Start and Set Up a Christmas Village at Home Authors: Ron Chatham and Elena Chatham Description: How to Start and Set Up a Christmas Village at Home is a delightful and comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to create a magical Christmas village in their home. Whether you''re a first-time builder or an experienced collector, this eBook will walk you through every step of the process, from selecting your village pieces to arranging scenery, setting up lighting, and customizing your display with personal touches. Written by Ron Chatham and Elena Chatham, passionate Christmas village enthusiasts, the guide offers practical advice on where to buy your village items, how to plan your space, and even when to start setting up. With additional insights from Elena, who loves to begin decorating as early as September, this book is packed with helpful tips, detailed instructions, and plenty of inspiration. Learn how to make your Christmas village a lasting tradition in your home with easy-to-follow steps, customization ideas, and creative inspiration. Perfect for anyone who wants to bring festive charm and a touch of nostalgia into their holiday decor.

Elena Danaan’s Area 51: Conversation with Insider Stephen Chua (2023) is a powerful testament to the accomplishments and courage of a brave individual who decided to share his fascinating life story shortly before his death. It is a remarkable book to read and shares many penetrating insights into the secret world of advanced technology projects, Special Forces training, Area 51, and the actions of different extraterrestrial species on Earth. I highly recommend this book as essential reading for those wanting to understand the big picture of what is really happening on Earth. ~ Michael E. Salla, Ph.D. There are incredible heroes living among us, in anonymity, suffering in silence not to be able to share their intense experience with the public. They signed non-disclosure agreements, received death threats upon themselves and their families, and in the case of Stephen Chua, physical attacks as well. Stephen Chua is a former member of the Singapore Special Forces where he served as a Sniper. In the 1980’s at a relatively young age he was also recruited as a Super Soldier. Stephen Chua has repeatedly encountered Reptilian aliens in the Southeast Asia. He served as an experimental pilot in Area 51, working with retro-engineered alien technology. My encounter with Stephen Chua was unexpected. It was a gift from the Universe, as I also believe it was for everyone who got to know him. Except for his enemies, of course. Stephen Chua wasn’t a soldier like any other; he was a “bad-ass”. Stephen kicked 9Ft tall Reptilian aliens back into their caves, rescued children from monsters, freed villagers from the Khmer Rouge, saved Benazir Bhutto’s life, survived an atomic blast, piloted planes with his mind, worked at Area 51, defied Maytra aliens, traveled in a spaceship and met people coming back from Mars. Stephen was a sniper, body-guard for the Prime minister of Singapore, a pilot in the US Air Force, but he was also a highly spiritual person. This remarkable man trained in martial arts with monks in Tibet, he could levitate, and the most extraordinary of all: Stephen had a very peculiar ability. Stephen was an extraordinary human being. I don’t know how he could survive all what he went through, but he did, to bring the truth when the right time had come. He was a hero and the courage it took for him to perform the final act is unfathomable. Stephen knew the consequences, and he faced them with honor. May his spirit and his legacy inspire many. ~ Elena Danaan

Enter Bloodbound Academy, an institute of blackened stone and chilling silence where new students are bound by unspoken rules and haunted by unseen consequences. Nora arrives, a reluctant newcomer, only to find herself amidst a student body where no one speaks, no footsteps echo, and eye contact carries unknown peril. Crimson light paints the labyrinthine halls, leading to chambers filled with gleaming silver bowls—preparations for a ritual none understand. As a voice declares the relinquishment of all that lies beyond, Nora realizes this isn''t just an education, but a perilous initiation into a world demanding sacrifice.

In the glittering, high-tech expanse of the Gilded Reach, Agent Cael Viremont possesses an unparalleled gift: Truth-Sight, the ability to perceive the true history embedded within every object. His world is built on the certainty of verifiable fact, until the legendary Meridian Dial—an ancient artifact—reveals a terrifying paradox. It carries not one, but multiple, irreconcilable histories, each meticulously forged to perfection. As Cael unravels this impossible deception, he realizes the forgery isn''t just about an object; it’s a philosophical weapon designed to shatter the very concept of reality. Can he expose the ultimate lie before truth itself becomes an anachronism?