Project Escape

Author : Lucinda Jackson
Publisher : She Writes Press
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-12
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781647424046

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Project Escape by Lucinda Jackson Pdf

Lucinda Jackson, a harried scientist and business executive, sets off to make a break from her corporate decades and have an “extraordinary” retirement. She launches into a five-phase “Project Escape,” complete with a vision, goals, and a scorecard of success to deliver this next chapter. Soon, Jackson and her semi-reluctant husband of thirty years are off as volunteers to the government of the Pacific island country of Palau. But while Jackson got the girl out of the corporation, even the jolt of Palau can’t fully get the corporation out of the girl. As she struggles through self-examination around purpose, identity, ego, marriage, and parenthood after years of investing so much in career, Jackson gradually learns who she is again. Whether you’re thinking ahead to retirement or are already there, Project Escape provides an unvarnished but ultimately encouraging reference in navigating the “post-career” era.

Author : Santamaría Urbieta, Alexandra,Alcalde Peñalver, Elena
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2023-02-10
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781668460825

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Learning With Escape Rooms in Higher Education Online Environments by Santamaría Urbieta, Alexandra,Alcalde Peñalver, Elena Pdf

Teachers, professors, and educational professionals have the opportunity to create new, challenging, significant, and interactive learning experiences for today’s students. Escape rooms are growing in popularity as they provide numerous benefits and opportunities for learning; however, the use of escape rooms in higher education is not always taken seriously. Learning With Escape Rooms in Higher Education Online Environments proves that it is possible to take escape rooms to higher education with great results for both teachers and students by presenting different escape room proposals that are explained in detail with the instructions and materials used so that any teacher could replicate it in their subject. Covering key topics such as online learning, student learning, and computer science, this reference work is ideal for principals, industry professionals, researchers, scholars, practitioners, academicians, instructors, and students.

Author : Janet Batsleer,Harriet Rowley,Demet Lüküslü
Publisher : Policy Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2022-11-16
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781447362784

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Young People, Radical Democracy and Community Development by Janet Batsleer,Harriet Rowley,Demet Lüküslü Pdf

Young people are often at the forefront of democratic activism, whether self-organised or supported by youth workers and community development professionals. Focusing on youth activism for greater equality, liberty and mutual care – radical democracy – this timely collection explores the movement’s impacts on community organisations and workers. Essays from the Global North and Global South cover the Black Lives Matter movement, environmental activism and the struggles of refugees. At a time of huge global challenges, youth participation is a dynamic lens through which all community development scholars and participants can rethink their approaches.

Author : Harry Katzan Jr.
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2022-06-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781663240934

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The Final Escape by Harry Katzan Jr. Pdf

Usually teams play games. One team wins and the other loses. However, not all games are regarded as sports. There are other games in life and they also are played with teams. Teams are comprised of players, but not always. There are business, government, and ad hoc games. In this book, the General leads his team in two international thrillers, both with teams of players. There are also teams of teams. This means one team employs a team to compete against the other team. In this book, the team led by the General competes against a team represented as a Country. In this instance, the General’s team is composed of Matt, Ashley, Anna, and Sir Charles Bunday. .Matt is Dr. Matthew Miller, mathematics professor, as the chief strategist of team. He is brilliant. Ashley is Matt’s wife who is a perceptive professor, as is Anna. The General is Les Miller, an Army hero, who is a rich businessman who likes to help people. Sir Charles is the General’s war buddy and a member of the BSS. The team has solved many problems for the President of the U.S. In the first episode, the team is called upon to retrieve an English scientist names Prince Michael of England who is a scientist and graduate of Oxford. Michael is kidnapped by the Iranians to solve atomic defense problems. At least, that is what the Americans think. As it turns out, Matt and the General determine that the Iranians need someone to solve the pandemic problem for them. They badly need a vaccine. Through a process of intrigue and intelligence, the problem is solved through drone technology and the story ends well for the English and the Iranians. The team does not have a chance to rest before they are asked to obtain strategic information from China through a double agent. The spy’s cover is blown and the team has to extract the double agent with an ingenious escape through Russia. The President is impressed by the team and asked to help with his “Archive of Office.” The previous episodes covered in previous books are summarized. Enjoy the book.

Author : Antonio Negri
Publisher : Polity
Page : 273 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2010-12
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780745644264

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Diary of an Escape by Antonio Negri Pdf

Much less well known is the fact that, up until 1979, Negri was a university professor teaching in Paris and Padua. On 7 April 1979 he was arrested, charged with the murder of Italian politician Aldo Moro, accused of seventeen other murders, of being the head of the Red Brigades and of fomenting insurrection against the state. He has since been absolved of all these accusations, but, thanks to the emergency laws in Italy at the title, he was sentenced to thirty years in prison. Then, in July 1983, he was elected as a member of parliament, which meant that he was released from prison after four and a half years of preventive detention. After months of debate, the Lower House decided to strip him of his parliamentary immunity - by 300 votes in favour and 293 against. At that point he left Italy for exile in France where he remained until 1997 and continued to maintain his innocence of all the crimes of which he was accused.

Author : Asian Development Bank
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Environmental impact analysis
ISBN : UOM:39015063163979

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New Bong Escape Hydropower Project in Pakistan by Asian Development Bank Pdf

Author : Loren Abdulezer
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2006-06-06
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470043110

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Escape From Excel Hell by Loren Abdulezer Pdf

Written especially for advanced beginners and intermediate users, this book offers quick fixes for anyone bedeviled by faulty formulas, failed formatting, printer purgatory, and other perplexing Excel problems Offers three types of fixes: Escape in Under 30 Seconds, Escape in Under Two Minutes, and More Elaborate Escapes-over 400 solutions in all Topics covered include formula fixes, formatting fixes, data and layout fixes for Excel charts, PivotTable fixes, managing complexity in very large spreadsheets, fixing broken procedure functions, and more Includes preventive measures and best practices that teach users how to avoid problems in the future Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 1988-07
Category : Education
ISBN : MINN:30000004837443

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Resources in education by Anonim Pdf

Author : Bruce Cameron Reed
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030613730

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The Physics of the Manhattan Project by Bruce Cameron Reed Pdf

The development of nuclear weapons during the Manhattan Project is one of the most significant scientific events of the twentieth century. This revised and updated 4th edition explores the challenges that faced the scientists and engineers of the Manhattan Project. It gives a clear introduction to fission weapons at the level of an upper-year undergraduate physics student by examining the details of nuclear reactions, their energy release, analytic and numerical models of the fission process, how critical masses can be estimated, how fissile materials are produced, and what factors complicate bomb design. An extensive list of references and a number of exercises for self-study are included. Revisions to this fourth edition include many upgrades and new sections. Improvements are made to, among other things, the analysis of the physics of the fission barrier, the time-dependent simulation of the explosion of a nuclear weapon, and the discussion of tamped bomb cores. New sections cover, for example, composite bomb cores, approximate methods for various of the calculations presented, and the physics of the polonium-beryllium "neutron initiators" used to trigger the bombs. The author delivers in this book an unparalleled, clear and comprehensive treatment of the physics behind the Manhattan project.

Author : United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 2286 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-01
Category : Energy conservation
ISBN : UOM:39015034741598

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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Reports by United States. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Pdf

Author : J.A.N. Lee,John Impagliazzo
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 185 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2004-07-27
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781402081354

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History of Computing in Education by J.A.N. Lee,John Impagliazzo Pdf

This work derives from a conference discussing the history of computing in education. This conference is the first of hopefully a series of conferences that will take place within the International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP) and hence, we describe it as the First Conference on the History of Computing in Education (HCE1). These proceedings represent a collection of works presented at the HCE1 Conference held in association with the IFIP 2004 World Computer Congress held in Toulouse, France. Contributions to this volume range from a wide variety of educational perspectives and represent activities from four continents. The HCE1 conference represents a joint effort of the IFIP Working Group 9.7 on the History of Computing and the IFIP Technical Committee 3 on Education. The HCE1 Conference brings to light a broad spectrum of issues and spans fourcontinents. It illustrates topics in computing education as they occurred in the “early days” of computing whose ramifications or overtones remain with us today. Indeed, many of the early challenges remain part of our educational tapestry; most likely, many will evolve into future challenges. Therefore, this work provides additional value to the reader as it will reflect in part the future development of computing in education to stimulate new ideas and models in educational development.

Author : Ellyssa Kroski
Publisher : American Library Association
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-12-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9780838917671

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Escape Rooms and Other Immersive Experiences in the Library by Ellyssa Kroski Pdf

By one count, there are more than 7,200 escape room environments in 1,445 cities in 105 countries. So why not in libraries? Sharpening participants’ problem solving and collaboration skills by mashing up real-time adventure, immersive theater, gaming, and old-fashioned entertainment, they’re a natural for libraries. And, as Kroski demonstrates in this fun guide, they’re feasible for a range of audiences and library budgets. Whether you’re already an escape room aficionado who’s eager to replicate the experience at your own institution, or an intrigued novice looking for ways to enliven your programing, Kroski has got you covered. This book discusses the differences between escape rooms, which are highly structured, and immersive experiences, which are more casual;shows how these unique experiences can be used to teach information literacy skills, add unique youth programming, bring adults into the library, and instruct patrons about library resources in the form of puzzles and challenges;profiles several successful library projects, from large scale programs like New York Public Libraries’ Find the Future: The Game to smaller ones like Search for Alexander Hamilton;offers dozens of programming ideas and examples that can be tailored to fit a variety of libraries and budgets; andprovides information on game kits available for purchase, tips for partnering with local Escape Room businesses, and links to additional resources. With the assistance of Kroski’s guide, libraries everywhere can offer their own take on these exciting forms of entertainment, engagement, and education.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 718 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1959
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105013076794

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Western Aerospace by Anonim Pdf

Author : Angus Deaton
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780691259253

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The Great Escape by Angus Deaton Pdf

A Nobel Prize–winning economist tells the remarkable story of how the world has grown healthier, wealthier, but also more unequal over the past two and half centuries The world is a better place than it used to be. People are healthier, wealthier, and live longer. Yet the escapes from destitution by so many has left gaping inequalities between people and nations. In The Great Escape, Nobel Prize–winning economist Angus Deaton—one of the foremost experts on economic development and on poverty—tells the remarkable story of how, beginning 250 years ago, some parts of the world experienced sustained progress, opening up gaps and setting the stage for today's disproportionately unequal world. Deaton takes an in-depth look at the historical and ongoing patterns behind the health and wealth of nations, and addresses what needs to be done to help those left behind. Deaton describes vast innovations and wrenching setbacks: the successes of antibiotics, pest control, vaccinations, and clean water on the one hand, and disastrous famines and the HIV/AIDS epidemic on the other. He examines the United States, a nation that has prospered but is today experiencing slower growth and increasing inequality. He also considers how economic growth in India and China has improved the lives of more than a billion people. Deaton argues that international aid has been ineffective and even harmful. He suggests alternative efforts—including reforming incentives to drug companies and lifting trade restrictions—that will allow the developing world to bring about its own Great Escape. Demonstrating how changes in health and living standards have transformed our lives, The Great Escape is a powerful guide to addressing the well-being of all nations.

Author : Eve Yohalen
Publisher : Chronicle Books
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-27
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781452133485

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Escape Under the Forever Sky by Eve Yohalen Pdf

Loosely based on real-life events, this suspenseful story, by a debut novelist, is also funny and touching and will have readers riveted from start to finish. Lucy's mother is the U.S. Ambassador to Ethiopia, so Lucy's life must be one big adventure, right? Wrong. Lucy's worrywart mother keeps her locked up inside the ambassador's residence. All Lucy can do is read about the exotic and exciting world that lies beyond the compound walls and imagine what it would be like to be a part of it. That is, until one day Lucy decides she has had enough and she and a friend sneak off for some fun. But to their horror, Lucy gets kidnapped! With only herself to rely upon, Lucy must use her knowledge of African animals, inventiveness, will, and courage to escape, and in the process embarks on an adventure beyond her wildest imagination. Includes bonus material! - Book Club Discussion Guide