Rudolf Steiner s educational system long established & respected on the European continent is gradually spreading around the world Its radical principles based on a view of the human being as composed of body soul & spirit allows for a truly holistic & balanced education that nourishes the whole child The author explains in a clear & lively style many aspects of Steiner s educational theories especially the three stages of child development & how the Waldorf curriculum provides a healthy understanding nurturing & support for these phases Edmunds discusses the role of the class teacher the main lesson the four temperaments attitudes toward discipline competition & examinations His answers are based on the author s many years of rich & varied experience as an educator of both children & adults This is an excellent introduction to the theory & practice of Steiner Waldorf education whether for teachers or anyone who would like to know more about Steiner s ideas It is especially useful for parents who are looking for a holistic education for their children ...

Focused on actively using systematic review as method this book provides clear step-by-step advice on the logic & processes of systematic reviewing Stressing the importance of precision & accuracy this new edition carefully balances a need for insightful theory with real-world pragmatism; it introduces a wide range of cutting-edge approaches to research synthesis including text mining living reviews & new ideas in mixed methods reviews such as qualitative comparative analysis The book also

Includes:: A new chapter on statistical synthesis Coverage of computer-assisted methods & relevant software Expanded sections on data extraction & management A guide to working with many different types of data including longitudinal & panel Packed with examples from across the social sciences this book helps students & researchers alike in turning systematic reviews into recommendations for policy & practice

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Thorough & accessible this book presents the design principles of biological systems & highlights the recurring circuit elements that make up biological networks It provides a simple mathematical framework which can be used to understand & even design biological circuits The textavoids specialist terms focusing instead on several well-studied biological systems that concisely demonstrate key principles An Introduction to Systems Biology Design Principles of Biological Circuits builds a solid foundation for the intuitive understanding of general principles It encourages the reader to ask why a system is designed in a particular way & then proceeds to answer with simplified models ...

The second edition of this highly praised textbook provides an introduction to tensors group theory & their applications in classical & quantum physics Both intuitive & rigorous it aims to demystify tensors by giving the slightly more abstract but conceptually much clearer definition found in the math literature & then connects this formulation to the component formalism of physics calculations New pedagogical features such as new illustrations tables & boxed sections as well as additional "invitation" sections that provide accessible introductions to new material offer increased visual engagement clarity & motivation for students Part I begins with linear algebraic foundations follows with the modern component-free definition of tensors & concludes with applications to physics through the use of tensor products Part II introduces group theory including abstract groups & Lie groups & their associated Lie algebras then intertwines this material with that of Part I by introducing representation theory Examples & exercises are provided in each chapter for good practice in applying the presented material & techniques Prerequisites for this text include the standard lower-division mathematics & physics courses though extensive references are provided for the motivated student who has not yet had these Advanced undergraduate & beginning graduate students in physics & applied mathematics will find this textbook to be a clear concise & engaging introduction to tensors & groups Reviews of the First Edition" Physicist Nadir Jeevanjee has produced a masterly book that will help other physicists understand those subjects tensors & groups as mathematicians understand them From the first pages Jeevanjee shows amazing skill in finding fresh compelling words to bring forward the insight that animates the modern mathematical view With compelling force & clarity he provides many carefully worked-out examples & well-chosen specific problems Jeevanjee&s clear & forceful writing presents familiar cases with a freshness that will draw in & reassure even a fearful student This is a masterpiece of exposition & explanation that would win credit for even a seasoned author"-Physics Today" Jeevanjee&s text is a valuable piece of work on several counts including its express pedagogical service rendered to fledgling physicists & the fact that it does indeed give pure mathematicians a way to come to terms with what physicists are saying with the same words we use but with an ostensibly different meaning The book is very easy to read very user-friendly full of examplesand exercises & will do the job the author wants it to do with style"-MAA Reviews ...

This student-friendly introduction to the archaeology of ancient Egypt guides readers from the Paleolithic to the Greco-Roman periods & has now been updated to include recent discoveries & new illustrations Superbly illustrated with photographs maps & site plans with additional illustrations in this new edition Organized into 11 chapters covering the history of Egyptology & Egyptian archaeology; prehistoric & pharaonic chronology & the ancient Egyptian language; geography resources & environment; & seven chapters organized chronologically & devoted to specific archaeological sites & evidence

Includes:: sections on salient topics such as the constructing the Great Pyramid at Giza & the process of mummification

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An Introduction to the Mathematics of Financial Derivatives is a popular intuitive text that eases the transition between basic summaries of financial engineering to more advanced treatments using stochastic calculus Requiring only a basic knowledge of calculus & probability it takes readers on a tour of advanced financial engineering This classic title has been revised by Ali Hirsa who accentuates its well-known strengths while introducing new subjects updating others & bringing new continuity to the whole Popular with readers because it emphasizes intuition & common sense An Introduction to the Mathematics of Financial Derivatives remains the only "introductory" text that can appeal to people outside the mathematics & physics communities as it explains the hows & whys of practical finance problems ...

The fourth edition of this widely-used text relates theory to practice in the public policy process In a clear conversational style author Tom Birkland conveys the best current thinking on the policy process with an emphasis on accessibility & synthesis This new edition has been reorganized to better explain the role of policy analysis in the policy process New to this edition A new section on the role of policy analysis & policy analysts in the policy process A revised & updated chapter surveying the social economic & demographic trends that are transforming the policy environment Fully updated references to help the advanced reader locate the most important theoretical literature in policy process studies New illustrations & an enhanced layout to clarify key ideas & stimulate classroom discussion The book makes generous use of visual aids & examples that link policy theory to the concrete experience of practitioners It

Includes:: chapter-at-a-glance outlines definitions of key terms provocative review questions recommended reading & online materials for professors & students

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This tried & tested introduction to Paul needs little introduction of its own After considering Paul's importance & influence & the important sources for the study of Paul the volume covers the following key topics the earliest period of Christianity
- from Jesus to Paul; Paul's life before & after his 'conversion'; his individual letters; the major elements of his theology; his attitude to Israel & the Jewish law; perspectives on the Pauline assemblies including their socio-economic location meeting places & attitudes towards women; & Paul's legacy in the New Testament & beyond The volume has been revised throughout & fully updated with respect to bibliography & to presenting the latest debates surrounding Paul's thought in a manageable format
- including those around old' & new' perspectives with a new section on the radical' new Jewish perspective & those related to the socio-economic status & character of the Pauline assemblies The helpful study questions & reading lists have also been revised

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An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers by GH Hardy & E M Wright is found on the reading list of virtually all elementary number theory courses & is widely regarded as the primary & classic text in elementary number theory Developed under the guidance of DR Heath-Brown this Sixth Edition of An Introduction to the Theory of Numbers has been extensively revised & updated to guide today's students through the key milestones & developments in number theory Updates include a chapter by JH Silverman on one of the most important developments in number theory
- modular elliptic curves & their role in the proof of Fermat's Last Theorem
- a foreword by A Wiles & comprehensively updated end-of-chapter notes detailing the key developments in number theory Suggestions for further reading are also included for the more avid reader The text retains the style & clarity of previous editions making it highly suitable for undergraduates in mathematics from the first year upwards as well as an essential reference for all number theorists

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Using fundamental physics the theory of stellar structure & evolution can predict how stars are born how their complex internal structure changes what nuclear fuel they burn & their ultimate fate This textbook is a stimulating introduction for undergraduates in astronomy physics & applied mathematics taking a course on the physics of stars It uniquely emphasises the basic physical principles governing stellar structure & evolution This second edition contains two new chapters on mass loss from stars & interacting binary stars & new exercises Clear & methodical it explains the processes in simple terms while maintaining mathematical rigour Starting from general principles this textbook leads students step-by-step to a global comprehensive understanding of the subject Fifty exercises & full solutions allow students to test their understanding No prior knowledge of astronomy is required & only a basic background in physics & mathematics is necessary ...