New Releases by John Richards

A young woman is haunted by the disappearance of her grandmother, a brilliant mathematician whose research uncovered the basis for parallel universes. A botanist travels across the seas in search of an elusive, deadly flower that was also his late father''s obsession. A talented painter produces his best work – unsettling masterpieces with strange, fantastical elements – years after he was last seen in person.In this gothic-inspired collection of stories, John Richards pushes the limits of what short fiction can be. With settings that range from rural France to medieval Italy to nineteenth-century Borneo, The Gorgon Flower is an impressively crafted, engrossing debut by a bold new writer.

Plants may just seem like a passive force on Earth, but even everyday flowers and vegetables are truly amazing! In this volume, readers find out why plants are phenomenal and learn about those that live in some extreme habitats or have otherwise extreme surroundings. Some plants are even extreme themselves, being particular large, small, or hungry for meat! Fact-filled graphic organizers engage readers with the main science content while a vibrant and colorful design keep readers turning pages.

This comprehensive study of oysters covers everything from their biology and ecology to their cultural significance and culinary preparation. The author explores the history of oyster cultivation and consumption, from ancient Rome to modern times, and provides practical advice on how to select and prepare oysters for the table. With many charming illustrations and anecdotes, this book is a delightful exploration of one of the world''s most beloved shellfish. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Remote Sensing Digital Image Analysis provides a comprehensive treatment of the methods used for the processing and interpretation of remotely sensed image data. Over the past decade there have been continuing and significant developments in the algorithms used for the analysis of remote sensing imagery, even though many of the fundamentals have substantially remained the same. As with its predecessors this new edition again presents material that has retained value but also includes newer techniques, covered from the perspective of operational remote sensing. The book is designed as a teaching text for the senior undergraduate and postgraduate student, and as a fundamental treatment for those engaged in research using digital image analysis in remote sensing. The presentation level is for the mathematical non-specialist. Since the very great number of operational users of remote sensing come from the earth sciences communities, the text is pitched at a level commensurate with their background. The chapters progress logically through means for the acquisition of remote sensing images, techniques by which they can be corrected, and methods for their interpretation. The prime focus is on applications of the methods, so that worked examples are included and a set of problems conclude each chapter.

With the exception of Sri Lanka, South Asian countries have not achieved quality basic education – an essential measure for escaping poverty, inequality, and social exclusion. In The Political Economy of Education in South Asia, John Richards, Manzoor Ahmed, and Shahidul Islam emphasize the importance of a dynamic system for education policy. The Political Economy of Education in South Asia documents the weak core competency (reading and math) outcomes in government primary schools in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, and the consequent rapid growth of non-government schools over the last two decades. It compares the training, hiring, and management of teachers in South Asian schools to successful national systems ranging from Singapore to Finland. Discussing reform options, it makes the case public good and public priorities are better served when both public and non-government providers come under a strong public policy and accountability framework. The Political Economy of Education in South Asia draws on the authors'' broad engagement in education research and practice in South Asia, as well as analysis by prominent professors of education and NGO leaders, to place basic education in a broad context and make the case that universal literacy and numeracy are necessary foundations for economic growth.

Weight lоѕѕ with the rеduсtіоn оf аbdоmіnаl fаt mаѕѕ аlmоѕt invariably rеvеrѕеѕ insulin rеѕіѕtаnсе аѕ a соnѕеԛuеnсе оf chronic excessive еnеrgу іntаkе іn relation tо рhуѕісаl асtіvіtу lеvеlѕ. Thеrеfоrе, аnу safe and bаlаnсеd lіfе-ѕtуlе measures thаt lеаd to wеіght lоѕѕ аnd саn bе sustained іn thе lоng term have thе potential tо improve insulin resistance аnd glусеmіс соntrоl. Hоwеvеr, раrtісulаrlу іn patients wіth T2DM, lоng-tеrm-ѕuѕtаіnеd weight lоѕѕ арреаrѕ tо be dіffісult tо achieve іn соnѕіdеrаtіоn оf gеndеr differences, varying еffесtѕ оf ѕресіfіс dіеtѕ depending оn thе ethnic bасkgrоund, gеnеtіс vаrіаtіоn іnсludіng роtеntіаl dіffеrеnсеѕ in rеѕроnѕе to a dіеt іn саrrіеrѕ оf сеrtаіn single-nucleotide роlуmоrрhіѕmѕ, dіffеrеnсеѕ bеtwееn individuals іn thе metabolite рrоfіlеѕ, соmоrbіdіtіеѕ, thе іntаkе and іntеrасtіоnѕ оf сеrtаіn drugѕ, аnd thе еxроѕurе tо other environmental fасtоrѕ thаn the dіеt. Furthеr, еluсіdаtіng thеѕе аѕресtѕ may ultіmаtеlу lеаd tо реrѕоnаlіzеd dіеtаrу strategies thаt аrе tаіlоrеd to thе ѕресіfіс nееdѕ оf thе individual. Yоu eat ѕоmеthіng high in sugar саndу, rісе, fries, whіtе bread, сеrеаl tаkе your рісk. Yоur blооd ѕugаr spikes and the pancreas jumрѕ іntо асtіоn. It produces іnѕulіn to hеlр dеlіvеr thе ѕugаr tо your cells whеrе іt саn bе оf gооd uѕе, роwеrіng bоdіlу funсtіоnѕ. Insulin асtѕ аѕ thе escort, guіdіng ѕugаr tо еасh сеll, mеtарhоrісаllу rіngіng thе doorbell. Unfortunately, іf уоur сеllѕ аrе rеѕіѕtаnt, thеу ignore thе іnѕulіn and kеер thе dооr shut. Your раnсrеаѕ, sensing thеrе is ѕtіll sugar in thе blood ѕtrеаm, rеlеаѕеѕ еvеn more іnѕulіn. Nоw you hаvе ѕugаr and a glut оf іnѕulіn crowding уоur blood ѕtrеаm. Yоur сеllѕ still dоn''t answer the door.

The power of purchasers exposes the weaknesses of conventional thinking on the costs and benefits of priorities. Health policy analysts now have to develop rational criteria to support decisions in a process which may be inherently intuitive. This authoritative and practical text points the way towards clear choices in resource allocation and the implications of these choices on expenditure diverted among different health care programmes.

La repostería ha sido mi vida desde hace un par de años. Comencé desde la mezcla básica de harina y agua que usaban los antiguos egipcios, para pasar a postres franceses tradicionales, pasteles a capas, galletas crujientes, panes jugosos, elaborados cupcakes y muffins cremosos. Si estás dando tus primeros pasos con la repostaría y necesitas recetas fáciles y rápidas, esta colección de recetas es perfecta para ti. ¿Alguna vez has soñado con tartas deliciosas, galletas chispeantes y muffins saludables? ¿Qué tal suena un pastel de plátano con Nutella o una tarta de queso de brownie? Si con sólo pensarlo se te hace la boca agua, estas en el lugar indicado. Este libro es todo lo que necesitas para comenzar y continuar aprendiendo sobre qué es la repostería, cómo funciona y cómo puede hacerse en casa sin líos, sin material de cocina profesional y sin ser un verdadero chef. ¡¡Atrévete con el horno! ¡No esperes más! Bájate tu copia y utiliza el horno para conquistar a tus seres queridos. No gastes más en caros e insalubres tentempiés o repostería industrial.

La pâtisserie a tellement évolué dans les dernières années. Cela est allé du mélange très basique de farine et eau utilisé par les Égyptiens il y a des siècles aux fameux desserts français, les gâteaux étagés et texturés, les biscuits secs et croquants, les pains moelleux, les muffins déliceux et crémeux. Avec la pâtisserie, si vous êtes très débutant et que vous avez besoin de recettes de pâtisserie sans stress pour un bon départ, cette collection de recettes vous aidera énormément. Avez-vous déjà rêvé de faire des gâteaux somptueux, des gâteaux au fromage savoureux, des biscuits croquants et des muffins bons pour la santé? Combien tentant sonnent une Banana Tart Nutella ou un gâteau au fromage brownie?! Si la simple pensée de ces desserts ont titillé vos papilles gustatives, vous êtes venu au bon endroit! Ce livre est exactement ce dont vous avez besoin pour commencer à apprendre ce qu''est la pâtisserie, comment ça fonctionne et comment cela peut-il être fait à la maison sans souci, équipement professionnel ou aucune formation spécial en pâtisserie. Allez créer des pâtisseries!! N''attendez plus! Téléchargez votre copie aujourd''hui et commencer à cuisiner votre chemin vers les coeurs de votre famille! Plus jamais d''argent dépensé sur des petites collations ou gâteaux d''une pâtisserie.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The classic text on primulas updated and revised by the leading expert, Professor John Richards of the University of Newcastle. Primula is one of the greatest garden genera, in terms of the number of varieties grown and its popularity. It is also among the largest and most widespread - approximately 430 species. This comprehensive title covers: Major taxonomic revision History of the exploration and introduction of Primula Cultivation: temperature, soil and compost, propagation Pests and Diseases Evolutionary history Biological characters used in sectional classification Heterostyly and homostyly Phyletic scheme for the sections of Primula Synopsis of the genus Primula. ?This thorough revision brings this definitive reference work right up to date and incorporates new and improved information for most of the species. For the first time, identification keys are included for all species, and other special features include several newly described species, over 30 new illustrations, and important fresh details on the evolutionary history of Primulas from recent DNA evidence, leading to major changes in classification. The book covers the historical and practical information on the exploration and cultivation of the genus; the evolution of the species; and a chapter on heterostyly and homostyly includes the latest developments in this fascinating subject. However, the bulk of the book is given over to a systematic treatment of each species, including: valid name and place of publication synonym description chromosome number breeding behaviour and flowering time distribution habitat, including altitudinal range taxonomic and other general notes variation cultivation hybridization

Hardcover reprint of the original 1890 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9". No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Philpots, John Richards. Oysters, And All About Them: Being A Complete History Of The Titular Subject, Exhaustive On All Points Of Necessary And Curious Information From The Earliest Writers To Those Of The Present Time, With Numerous Additions, Facts, And Notes, Volume 2. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Philpots, John Richards. Oysters, And All About Them: Being A Complete History Of The Titular Subject, Exhaustive On All Points Of Necessary And Curious Information From The Earliest Writers To Those Of The Present Time, With Numerous Additions, Facts, And Notes, Volume 2. London: J. Richardson, 1890. Subject: Oysters

Hunangofiant Alun Richards, un o fechgyn go iawn dinas Abertawe, sy''n cofnodi ei atgofion am amseroedd da ieuenctid, pan oedd bywyd yn hamddenol a phan nad oedd byth yn bwrw glaw! -- Cyngor Llyfrau Cymru

"Education outcomes for young Aboriginal adults living in British Columbia are markedly better than those in other provinces. What is BC doing right? And what can other provinces learn?"--Cover.

Recombinant DNA: Science, Ethics, and Politics emerged from papers presented at a conference, Ethical and Methodological Dimensions of Scientific Research: Recombinant DNA, A Case Study, held at the University of Georgia, April 15-16, 1977. Starting with an introduction to the methods and uses of recombinant DNA technology, the remaining contributions made by researchers at the symposium are organized into four parts. The first part contains papers on the development and utilization of recombinant DNA technology; genetic engineering in agriculture; and the dangers of unrestricted research. The second part focuses on the ethical aspects of recombinant DNA research. It includes studies such as ethical prerequisites for examining biological research; the limitations of broad moral policies; and ethical theories underlying the recombinant DNA controversy. The third part examines the legal aspects of recombinant DNA research and examines the issue of whether such research should be regulated. The papers in the fourth part consider directors for future research.

The Digital Teaching Platform (DTP) brings the power of interactive technology to teaching and learning in classrooms. In this authoritative book, top researchers in the field of learning science and educational technology examine the current state of design and research on DTPs, the principles for evaluating them, and their likely evolution as a dominant medium for educational improvement. The authors examine DTPs in light of contemporary classroom requirements, as well as current initiatives such as the Common Core State Standards, Race to the Top, and the 2010 National Educational Technology Plan.

This highly popular introduction to strategic management has nowbeen revised to take account of the latest developments in thefield. New edition of a highly popular introduction to strategicmanagement. Provides a clear framework for understanding the issues incorporate strategy, supported by current case examples. Revised to take account of the latest development in thefield. Now features twelve new cases. Includes new chapters on issues relating to the resource-basedview of the firm, innovation, learning, and the ‘neweconomy’. Includes a new concluding chapter looking at present and futureissues in strategic management. Continues to combine the latest management concepts with andemphasis on current business applications and implementation.

Gaps in education levels between aboriginals and non-aboriginals are a great social policy challenge for Canada. On-reserve, a smart approach to closing them would be creation of Aboriginal-run school districts, independent of individual band councils. Off-reserve, the provinces should build on the practices of school districts achieving good results.

This book examines Petrarch''s relationship with Francesco il Vecchio da Carrara, lord of Padua, who was the poet''s host during his final years (1367-74), and for whom he started to rewrite his great work of Roman history, the "De Viris Illustribus". The exemplary purpose of this text was extended in the form of a major fresco cycle in the Sala Virorum Illustrium of the Carrara palace in Padua, the Reggia.

Im späten 15. Jahrhundert wurden die ersten Landsknechte rekrutiert: eine Truppe Freiwilliger, die sich als Söldner in den Dienst Maximilians I. stellten und fortan das Rückgrat einer zuverlässigen Armee bildete. Der vorliegende Band beschreibt Ausbildung, Kleidung und Bewaffnung der Landknechte und gibt, z.T. farbig illustriert, einen Einblick ins tägliche Leben dieser Söldnertruppe.

This is the first study in English of Altichiero, one of the most important painters of the later Italian Trecento. Altichiero worked exclusively for the despotic rulers of Verona and Padua, translating their chivalric aspirations into fresco cycles of extraordinary beauty and originality. Altichiero, whose work is indebted to Giotto, worked in close collaboration with Petrarch. In addition to an informative catalogue and bibliography, the book also contains a wealth of illustrations in both color and black and white that bring the work and world of Altichiero to life.

Blütenbiologie, Reproduktive Morphologie.