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This book is the first general survey of lighting in Byzantium. The first part of the book discusses the technology and types of lighting devices and explains their decorative symbolism and social function. The second half illustrates this narrative by drawing on a Dumbarton Oaks exhibition.

Build an Asset-based Approach as the Foundation for Equitable Practice Equity for multilingual learners (MLLs) means that students'' cultural and linguistic identities, backgrounds, and experiences are recognized as valued sources of knowledge. This ready-to-use guide offers practical strategies for educators seeking thoughtful, research-informed, and accessible information on how to guide MLLs. Focused on the deliberate daily actions that all teachers of MLLs can take, this book captures a compelling advocacy framework for culturally and linguistically responsive equity work, including Examples of educators responding to MLLs through an equity lens Student portraits of MLL experiences Answers to essential how-to questions Robust professional learning activities Resources for additional information

After the tragic death of his father, Ben Carrington''s mother teams up with a wealthy entrepreneur to form an elite, top-secret rescue organisation - Gemini Force. Ben is determined to become part of the team, but can he prove he has what it takes to face dangerous situations and save lives? Impossible rescues. Maximum risk. This is Gemini Force 1.

"Old Age in Global Perspective examines old age around the world by drawing on data from two major sources: ethnographic (anthropological) field research and cross-national surveys. The authors use biologic, demographic, and sociocultural approaches to amplify our understanding of variations in individuals'' experiences of aging and old age in the modern context of aging populations. Elders'' living arrangements, intergenerational experiences, social relationships, and progression through the life-course are extensively discussed, as are the effects of "modernization" on late life. Conclusions are formulated as brief summary discussions by topic, and twenty-three specific hypotheses are suggested for future research. This volume will be a valuable reference for professionals and advanced students in anthropology, sociology, and gerontology."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Olives and their oil in Spain -- Growing the olive -- Olive harvest -- Extracting the oil -- Olive oil and health -- Spanish oils, in the kitchen and on the table -- Recipes.

Laboratory Protocols in Fungal Biology presents the latest techniques in fungal biology. This book analyzes information derived through real experiments, and focuses on cutting edge techniques in the field. The book comprises 57 chapters contributed from internationally recognised scientists and researchers. Experts in the field have provided up-to-date protocols covering a range of frequently used methods in fungal biology. Almost all important methods available in the area of fungal biology viz. taxonomic keys in fungi; histopathological and microscopy techniques; proteomics methods; genomics methods; industrial applications and related techniques; and bioinformatics tools in fungi are covered and complied in one book. Chapters include introductions to their respective topics, list of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting. Each chapter is self-contained and written in a style that enables the reader to progress from elementary concepts to advanced research techniques. Laboratory Protocols in Fungal Biology is a valuable tool for both beginner research workers and experienced professionals. Coming Soon in the Fungal Biology series: Goyal, Manoharachary / Future Challenges in Crop Protection Against Fungal Pathogens Martín, García-Estrada, Zeilinger / Biosynthesis and Molecular Genetics of Fungal Secondary Metabolites Zeilinger, Martín, García-Estrada / Biosynthesis and Molecular Genetics of Fungal Secondary Metabolites, Volume 2 van den Berg, Maruthachalam / Genetic Transformation Systems in Fungi Schmoll, Dattenbock / Gene Expression Systems in Fungi Dahms / Advanced Microscopy in Mycology

This volume contains the selected papers presented at the EUROTHERM SEMINAR No. 17 - Heat Transfer in Radiating and Combusting Systems held at Cascais from October 8th- 10th, 1990. The EUROTHERM COMMITTEE was created by representatives of the member countries of the European Communities for the organization and coordination of European Scientific events in the field of thermal sciences and their applications. The book is focused on the integration of the heat transfer and combustion. These two subjects have traditionally been considered separate disciplines. In reality, the two are closely interwoven. The central purpose of the book is to generate an effective cross fertilisation of the two at both the fundamental and applied levels. The book reports on: mathematical simulations of heat transfer in reacting systems, new measurements of and measurement techniques for the radiation properties of the intervening medium, and data and theoretical analyses which clarify the physical nature of the complex interactions between the radiation/convection heat transfer processes and the combustion and turbulence of real reacting flows.

Esse livro recolhe e incorpora as novas contribuições e os novos enfoques dos estudos de psicologia social latino-americanos, fugindo um pouco dos pressupostos positivista e individualista norte-americanos. Trata da teoria geral da psicologia social, de seus assuntos específicos e de sua aplicação prática nas áreas da escola, do trabalho e da comunidade. Cada tópico traz uma bibliografia especializada em relação ao tema.

Essa coletânea reúne experiências educativas que envolvem pesquisas, docência e atividades de extensão, destacando aquelas que se relacionam aos processos de formação continuada dos profissionais de educação. Os textos foram organizados de modo que aprofundem a compreensão das ainda complexas imbricações do projeto político-pedagógico, mesclando-se a várias questões práticas enfrentadas diariamente pelos educadores, como a organização do trabalho escolar e o gerenciamento dos recursos financeiros na escola. Assim, o professor terá em mãos um livro rico em vivências educativas que trafegam pela diversidade multicultural, pelos dilemas dos processos avaliativos e das instâncias colegiadas sem perder de vista o desafio da construção da cidadania no interior das salas de aula e na escola. - Papirus Editora