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This book is the diary of Dabbous’ imprisonment, but it is also a tribute to the people of Syria, who have never given up hope despite the horror that surrounds them. On April 3, 2013, Susan Dabbous, a Syrian-born journalist, was kidnapped along with three other Italian reporters in the Christian village of Ghassanieh, Syria by Jabhat al-Nusra, a branch of al-Qaeda. They were captured in front of a desecrated church where they were shooting a documentary for RAI TV. After being taken to a prison-house, Dabbous was subsequently separated from her colleagues and moved to a flat with Miriam, the wife of one of the jihadi, who was to be her new prison warden. It was up to Miriam to see to Dabbous’ “Islamicisation”, and with her, she prayed and listened to speeches given by Osama bin Laden. It was also with Miriam that Dabbous was made to reflect upon a question asked of her during her imprisonment, “What is you favourite way to die?” Dabbous’ answer to this question was sincere, “because when you are a hostage you do not lie. So I spoke to her woman-to-woman, using a language that was mainly made up of emotions.” After eleven days, they were set free after an agreement was reached with the Italian secret service. After a brief stay in Italy, Susan set off again for Lebanon, where she has been living for more than a year. It was during this time in Lebanon that she discovered that her friend in the village of Atme, Syria had been tortured solely to extract information about her.
This book focuses on discussing the many attributes of our amazing God. It is written to the author's adult grandchildren to equip them to know God's character so they may be able to share His majesty with their future generations. The format of the book is twofold: First, it is a study of what the Bible says of God's character qualities such as His love, goodness, power, holiness, in addition to sixteen others. Understanding God's attributes motivate us to not only want to know Him more profoundly but to appreciate and devote ourselves more passionately. The second objective explores some of the controversial questions that we as Christians continually get asked. Such as: Why do evil and suffering exist in the world? Is Christ the only way, and what about those who have never heard of Christ? What does it mean that God is a jealous God?
This four volume primary resource collection is the most comprehensive of its kind and includes a multitude of sources that allows the user to chart the squalor, the noise, the conflict, the aspiration and the diversity of the working-class experience up to the outbreak of the First World War.
Geostatistical Functional Data Analysis presents a unified approach to modelling functional data when spatial and spatio-temporal correlations are present. The Editors link together the wide research areas of geostatistics and functional data analysis to provide the reader with a new area called geostatistical functional data analysis that will bring new insights and new open questions to researchers coming from both scientific fields. This book provides a complete and up-to-date account to deal with functional data that is spatially correlated, but also includes the most innovative developments in different open avenues in this field.
Containing contributions from leading experts in the field, this practical guide provides readers with the necessary tools to employ and adapt classic statistical techniques to handle spatial regression. The book also includes:
A thorough introduction to the spatial kriging methodology when working with functions.
A detailed exposition of more classical statistical techniques adapted to the functional case and extended to handle spatial correlations.
Practical discussions of ANOVA, regression, and clustering methods to explore spatial correlation in a collection of curves sampled in a region.
In-depth explorations of the similarities and differences between spatio-temporal data analysis and functional data analysis.
Aimed at mathematicians, statisticians, postgraduate students, and researchers involved in the analysis of functional and spatial data, Geostatistical Functional Data Analysis will also prove to be a powerful addition to the libraries of geoscientists, environmental scientists, and economists seeking insightful new knowledge and questions at the interface of geostatistics and functional data analysis.
The book begins by discussing the fundamentals of flammability, measurement techniques, and the main types of fire tests for various applications. Building on this foundation, a group of chapters then reviews tests for key materials used in the building, transport, and mining sectors. There are chapters on wood products, external cladding, and sandwich panels as well as the flammability of walls and ceilings linings. Tests for upholstered furniture and mattresses, cables, and electrical appliances are also reviewed. A final group of chapters discusses fire tests for the transport sector, including those for railway passenger cars, aircraft, road and rail tunnels, ships, and submarines. There is also a chapter on tests for spontaneous ignition of solid materials.
With its distinguished international team of contributors, Flammability Testing of Materials used in Construction, Transport, and Mining is an invaluable reference for fire safety, civil, chemical, mechanical, mining and transport engineers.
In this revised edition, the latest information is provided on fire testing of products, systems, components, and materials used across these essential sectors, with all regulations and standards brought up to date.
Relays all new developments in fire safety standards, regulations and performance requirements.
Covers a broad range of infrastructure sectors such as construction, transport, and mining.
Updated to include cutting-edge fire tests and the latest iteration of standards including ISO, ASTM, and EN
Did you know that as you read these words showers of high-speed particles from exploding stars are raining down on you? As you gaze into the starry sky, you might feel isolated from the Universe around you—but you're not. This book reveals the startling ways life on Earth is touched by our cosmic environment, and demonstrates why without such contact, life itself wouldn't be possible.
Heaven's Touch embarks on an unforgettable journey across the cosmos, beginning in near space with a look at the gentle ebb and flow of lunar and solar tides. Acclaimed astronomer James Kaler describes their subtle effects on our world and also explores the Sun's more potent influences, such as solar storms that cause auroras, give comets their tails, and knock out power grids on Earth. He ventures across the Solar System to consider how the planets can act to produce climate change, even global disaster. Kaler shows how Jupiter's gravity can throw asteroids toward potentially devastating collision with Earth, and how even our whole Galaxy might hurl comet storms at us. He then takes us into deepest space to describe the cosmic rays launched at us from exploding stars, and considers not just how these exploders might harm us, but how they also join together in the creation of stars and how they serve to populate the Universe with the very building blocks of life.
Informative and entertaining, Heaven's Touch reveals how intimately connected we really are with the dynamic Universe in which we live.
Schooling has long been held responsible for the health and well-being of children. However, against an international background of rising concern about students’ performance and well-being, schools and teachers have faced escalating expectations of their health-related work. While various stakeholders have ideas about what teachers’ health work entails, we know little about teachers’ contributions, engagement and personal satisfaction with this work. As teachers’ work represents a significant national investment, insight into the cost–benefit of teachers’ health work is vital to establishing the broader economic contribution of schools to society.
Teachers as Health Workers offers a critical perspective on these matters, documenting the day-to-day work of Australian teachers as they grapple with the challenges, and joys, of balancing education and health-related responsibilities. Whilst shifts in policy, economics and globalisation influence localised enactment of teachers’ health work, the economic modelling, theorising and methodological innovations of this research address enduring themes and challenges. Consequently, this book’s critical perspective reveals policy-practice gaps in government strategies seeking to create a healthy and productive population.
The book will inform education, health and industrial policies and provide direction for teachers’ initial or ongoing preparation as health workers.
Combining essential insider details, cultural information, must-see attractions, and detailed maps with glorious custom photography, Magical Venice is the ultimate handbook for modern nomads, including both savvy travelers and novice tourists. Designed for twenty-first century globetrotters, Magical Venice features stylish graphics and an elegant visual design, as well as a breakdown of must-visit places, thematic double-page photographic spreads to help you discover and understand the city, and walking routes to explore each district away from the crowds. Every fascinating detail of Venice is revealed, from the splendor of its palaces, the beauty of its piazzettas, the romanticism of its bridges and canals, the delights of its gastronomy, the charm of its sestieri—the districts that make up the city of the Doges—and the wealth of its museums and its arts and crafts.
Whether you prefer a more traditional visit or want to chart your own unique course, this user-friendly reference and coffee table book includes everything you need—and more:
Discover the spirit of Venice as seen through the eyes of Philippe Starck
Visit Carlo Scarpa's Olivetti showroom, Piazza San Marco
Taste cicchetti in the city’s bacari
Drink a bellini at Harry’s Bar
Admire the gems of modern art in the baroque palace of Ca ’Pesaro
Visit the latest contemporary constructions on the island of La Giudecca
Learn about the phenomenon of aqua alta
Take a walk in the hidden gardens of Venice
Magical Venice offers inspiration and insight for armchair travelers and dreamers alike. Best of all, the gorgeous photography transforms the book into a keepsake that will transport you back to your favorite places and sights long after returning home.
Experience Venice as never before with the Hedonist’s Guide!
In How to Distill, you'll learn every aspect of home distilling, from the fundamentals to controlling flavor development to packaging.
Whether you want straightforward information for your first distillation or you’re a home distiller looking to learn more and perfect your craft, you’ve come to the right place. In this book, certified industry expert and knowledgeable home distiller Aaron Hyde lays out the how and why of all the key processes, starting at the mash and fermentation, through distilling, and ending with expert information on aging and blending spirits. You’ll find:
An Overview of Distilling and the Process: The fundamentals of distillation, concise distillation theory, still design, distilled products, and ingredients are all covered.
Pre-Distillation: Move on to learn about the fermentation process, making your own wash from sugar or cereal mashing grain.
Distilling: The main event! A robust section on distilling covers modern distillation techniques, the distillation process, key decisions during distillation, process control, collection, and further distillation runs.
Post-Distillation: Work your way through flavor development and control, polishing spirit, the aging process, quality considerations, blending, and packaging considerations.
Recipes: Whether you're interested in making bourbon whiskey, scotch whisky, gin, rum, or vodka, you’ll find an easy-to-follow recipe.
With reliable, tested information throughout, this is the new standard for distilling.
You are meant to feel joy every day—to be wildly happy, deeply purposeful, and fulfilled. So why are so many of us so miserable? The unconscious emotional conditioning that most people have received in their lives keeps us stuck in negative patterns of anxiety, depression, addiction, and aimlessness. We've been taught to live in reaction, not in intention. In reality, life is not as hard as it's been made out to be. When you live your life on purpose, you transform into the person you've always wanted to be. You don't need years of therapy and struggle to get there. All you need are The Commitments. Developed by Dr. Tracy Thomas for a client list that includes celebrities, Fortune 500 CEOs, sports figures, and more, The Commitments are finally available here, for the first time, to the general public. Don't get trapped by confusion, uncertainty, or pain. Learn the secrets of The Commitments, and get ready to live your most elevated life.
