Walking The Hexagon

Author : Terry Cudbird
Publisher : Andrews UK Limited
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2012-09-20
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781908493705

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Walking the Hexagon by Terry Cudbird Pdf

Why would a man retire from his job and take off on a unique 4,000-mile walk around France? What possessed him to wear out his sixty-year-old hips and knees when he could spend a comfortable retirement at home? In this fascinating book Terry Cudbird reveals the obsession which is long distance walking--the intoxicating freedom to go where you want, the escape from the complications and paraphernalia of everyday life, the unpredictable encounters. His itinerary covered the six sides of the French hexagon. In a year's walking he passed through the Pyrenees, the Languedoc, Provence, the Alps, the Jura, Alsace, Lorraine, Picardy, Normandy, Brittany and Aquitaine. En route he discovered the astonishing variety of France's regions; their culture, history, languages, architecture and food. He passed through cities and hamlets, idyllic mountains and bleak plains, the heat of Le Midi and the cold of Le Nord. The author relates the highs and lows of a sometimes gruelling trek: the dramatic changes in landscape, the unexpected acts of kindness but also the guard dogs, snorers in hikers' refuges, storms, man-eating insects, blisters, exhausted limbs, lack of water and a rucksack which was always too heavy. Most important, he met hundreds of French people, many with an unusual outlook on life and interesting stories to tell: hermits, hippies, pilgrims, monks and farmers to name but a few. He made some lasting friends. Terry Cudbird's journey is rich in incident and observation. It is also, in part, the story of an individual coming to terms with his parents' old age and growing dementia. Through walking he finds not only a source of endless new horizons but also the means of accepting the past and its loss. This book will be of interest to walkers, lovers of France and anyone who has ever dreamt of encountering real adventures not far from home.

Author : Alain Berthoz
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780674088955

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The Vicarious Brain, Creator of Worlds by Alain Berthoz Pdf

Groping around a familiar room in the dark, relearning to read after a brain injury, navigating a virtual landscape through an avatar: all are expressions of vicariance—when the brain substitutes one process or function for another. Alain Berthoz shows that this capacity allows humans to think creatively in an increasingly complex world.

Author : Aaron Beighle,Robert P. Pangrazi
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 761 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2023-11-06
Category : Physical education and training
ISBN : 9781718214200

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Dynamic Physical Education for Elementary School Children by Aaron Beighle,Robert P. Pangrazi Pdf

"Undergraduate textbook for elementary education and elementary physical education teaching majors that prepares them for careers teaching physical education to elementary school children. Includes pedagogy, curriculum and lesson planning, rationale for physical education teaching and best practices, and activities and games related to fitness, sports, gymnastics, rhythms, and health-related skills"--

Author : Hassan A. Karimi
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2015-03-25
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781482230857

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Indoor Wayfinding and Navigation by Hassan A. Karimi Pdf

Outdoor wayfinding and navigation systems and services have become indispensable in people's mobility in unfamiliar environments. Advances in key technologies (e.g., positioning and mobile devices), has spurred interest in research and development of indoor wayfinding and navigation systems and services in recent years. Indoor Wayfinding and Navigation provides both breadth and depth of knowledge in designing and building indoor wayfinding and navigation systems and services. It covers the types of sensors both feasible and practical for localization of users inside buildings. The book discusses current approaches, techniques, and technologies for addressing issues in indoor wayfinding and navigation systems and services. It includes coverage of the cognitive, positioning, mapping, and application perspectives, an unusual but useful combination of information. This mix of different perspectives helps you better understand the issues and challenges of building indoor wayfinding and navigation systems and services, how they are different from those used outdoors, and how they can be used efficiently and effectively in challenging applications. Written by well-known specialists in the field, the book addresses all aspects of indoor wayfinding and navigation. It includes the latest research developments on the topic, succinctly covers the fundamentals, and details the issues and challenges in building new systems and services. With this information, you can design indoor wayfinding and navigation systems and services for a variety of uses and users.

Author : Alexandre J. Chorin
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2013-12-01
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9781441987280

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Vorticity and Turbulence by Alexandre J. Chorin Pdf

This book provides an introduction to the theory of turbulence in fluids based on the representation of the flow by means of its vorticity field. It has long been understood that, at least in the case of incompressible flow, the vorticity representation is natural and physically transparent, yet the development of a theory of turbulence in this representation has been slow. The pioneering work of Onsager and of Joyce and Montgomery on the statistical mechanics of two-dimensional vortex systems has only recently been put on a firm mathematical footing, and the three-dimensional theory remains in parts speculative and even controversial. The first three chapters of the book contain a reasonably standard intro duction to homogeneous turbulence (the simplest case); a quick review of fluid mechanics is followed by a summary of the appropriate Fourier theory (more detailed than is customary in fluid mechanics) and by a summary of Kolmogorov's theory of the inertial range, slanted so as to dovetail with later vortex-based arguments. The possibility that the inertial spectrum is an equilibrium spectrum is raised.

Author : X. Godard,I. Fatonzoun
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 648 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2002-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9058093999

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Urban Mobility for All: La Mobilité Urbaine pour Tous by X. Godard,I. Fatonzoun Pdf

This title covers topics such as: the urban travel mobility of social groups; transport, urbanism and accessibility; mass transport investment; regulation, integration and financing public transport; road safety; and strategic approach, institution and governance.

Author : Tandi Clausen-May
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2005-11-05
Category : Education
ISBN : 1412903599

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Teaching Maths to Pupils with Different Learning Styles by Tandi Clausen-May Pdf

'Tackles an area of the curriculum many teachers lack confidence in.' 'Lots of good starting points'. 'Spans a lot of material and is strong on diverse learning styles.' 'Clear explanation and good visual layour, very innovative in approach.' - Judging Panel for NASEN/TES Book Award 'The book is rich in lively teaching suggestions and in insights into the impact of different forms of explanation' - Debate '[C]arries us away from narrow views of ability and special needs and into the consideration of difference. The author takes us through lively discussions of many aspects of mathematics learning. Each section offers learning and teaching ideas involving visual and kinaesthetic approaches. The book is a compendium of sound ideas rather than a collection of startlingly new approaches. But throughout it has the great strength of being exceptionally clear in its arguments, descriptions and drawings. The design is generally helpful with plenty of illustrations, as befits the book's message. There are handy pages of photocopiable resources. This is a lively and often passionate account of ways of ensuring that multi-sensory approaches infect mathematics learning. As the author says, "pictures in the mind can help all pupils". We might add, "They help all teachers too"' - TES Extra for Special Needs 'If you have found pupils struggling to understand some aspects of mathematics at any age then this book is for you. It is a very readable book that would interest all those who work in classrooms, whether as a teacher or support worker with all ages and abilities, for those who work with older pupils as it gives possible approaches to use with those for whom basic skills are weak or have difficulty in understanding some of the concepts required of GCSE examinations' - Alison Parish, Second in Mathematics Department, Stowmarket High School, Suffolk Read the full review as posted on the Association of Teachers of Mathematics website! 'It is a highly practical book. One strength is the way that it develops a topic from the very basics through to the harder concepts. There are a large number of activities that are 'ready to run' but these really are just a starting point for teachers to begin thinking about teaching topics in a different way, and from these teachers will be able to develop their own approach. Although this book is focusing on pupils who are visual and kinaesthetic learners, the great majority of learners adopt a mixture of learning styles, so this approach will benefit the entire class. Worth a read!' - Maths Coordinator's File 'This excellent and very informative teaching resource is about teaching mathematics to pupils who have learning differences. [It] is very practical and easy to read. A really nice feature is the inclusion of photocopiable resource sheets allowing readers to try out easily the ideas suggested in the book. This resource is highly recommended and will be very suitable for maths teachers in primary and secondary schools, SENCOs and teaching assistants' - British Journal of Special Education 'This book is about making mathematics visible and tangible -- not something that just lies flat on the page. Dipping into it will provide instantly usable suggestions across a variety of topics at different levels: from early number concepts through to fractions and ratios, algebra, aspects of geometry (including angles and circles), and data handling. When you get a chance to read it more thoroughly you will find arguments for using these approaches, consideration of some of the pitfalls to avoid, and inspiration to develop different ways of helping students to achieve deep and connected understandings. For any teacher who wants to provide students with opportunities for visual and kinaesthetic learning in mathematics' - The Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers Inc. 'A very good book, offering teachers, SENCOs and teaching assistants guidelines, strategies and practical activities to access the thought processes of pupils with different learning styles. It has an easy-to-read format giving suggestions, rather than dictat, on the use of "models to think" and is a unique document for those who have input into the furthering of the teaching and learning of mathematics' - Mathematics in School How can you make maths exciting and meaningful for all your pupils? Some pupils find even basic concepts in mathematics difficult to grasp and it can be a challenge to make lessons accessible to all. This book offers practising teachers a range of approaches to making maths clear for struggling students. It looks at the different ways in which maths can be taught so that pupils with different learning styles can be stimulated. Maths is visible and tangible - not something that just lies flat on the page. Included are: - ideas to be used in lessons - suggestions for exciting, visual ways to teach basic concepts - lots of practical advice and guidance. The book shows teachers how to unlock mathematics for all their learners, and it encourages the use of a variety of methods to teach the subject. It provides a valuable resource for maths teachers in both primary and secondary schools, for SENCOs and teaching assistants, and for those delivering initial teacher training or inservice courses. Tandi Clausen-May is an educational researcher responsible for the development of a range of mathematics curriculum and assessment materials. She delivers popular workshops on teaching mathematics around the United Kingdom. She also writes regular articles on mathematics teaching for educational journals and newspapers.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Mineral industries
ISBN : MINN:31951000866565F

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Report of Investigations by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1034 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Mines and mineral resources
ISBN : WISC:89046335659

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Bulletin by Anonim Pdf

Author : Paul Gordon Guest
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Anesthesia
ISBN : UOM:39015078479014

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Static Electricity in Hospital Operating Suites by Paul Gordon Guest Pdf

Author : Christopher A. Hopper,Bruce Fisher,Kathy D. Munoz
Publisher : Human Kinetics
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Education
ISBN : 0736065385

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Physical Activity and Nutrition for Health by Christopher A. Hopper,Bruce Fisher,Kathy D. Munoz Pdf

"Physical Activity and Nutrition for Health is a book and CD-ROM package that will help you promote fitness and nutrition among students and staff and garner support from parents and community members to enhance student success. Physical Activity and Nutrition for Health will help you plan and implement physical education and nutrition education programs that significantly improve health and support learning in other subject areas, such as health education, mathematics, and science. And it will help you change the attitudes and behaviors of children so they embrace a lifetime commitment to health and fitness while maintaining a healthy weight."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : Tandi Clausen-May
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2013-10-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781446287170

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Teaching Mathematics Visually and Actively by Tandi Clausen-May Pdf

This practical book provides teachers in primary and secondary schools with advice and resources to develop a visual and active approach to teaching mathematics. It includes, specific examples of teaching strategies and ideas for lesson activities to support teaching mathematics to learners who take information and ideas visually and actively. Accompanying this second edition is a handy CD that includes a range of resources for teaching each topic including: - Dynamic PowerPoint animations which can be used to help learners to develop their understanding of key mathematical concepts - Posters of each concept And in addition to all this, each chapter suggests even further links to other useful resources for every topic to enhance your teaching. With clear explanations and strong visual layout, this is an ideal resource for teachers, SENCOs (Special Educational Needs Co-ordinators) and teaching assistants who want to motivate their learners with different and exciting ways of teaching and learning maths.

Author : United States. Bureau of Mines
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 498 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019657878

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Bulletin by United States. Bureau of Mines Pdf

Author : Jennifer Casa
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2014-09-30
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781611801231

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Vintage Made Modern by Jennifer Casa Pdf

Create modern heirlooms using vintage materials—a collection of 35 innovative projects showcasing the exceptional beauty in timeworn textiles. Vintage Made Modern is a book devoted to recycling just as generations before us have, utilizing timeworn textiles with histories of their own. With a little resourcefulness, gentle care, and some creative repurposing, the 35 innovative projects in this book breathe life back into these textiles, refresh their beauty, and create new memories. Whether it be Granny's well-worn apron, a threadbare family quilt, or a tattered tea towel you picked up at the thrift shop, each of these textiles has a tale to tell. Vintage Made Modern will have you collaborating with makers from the past and continuing stories composed long ago, with you becoming part of the narrative.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 868 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Military trucks
ISBN : UVA:X004787341

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Direct Support and General Support Maintenance Repair Parts and Special Tools List for Truck, Chassis by Anonim Pdf