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Measuring the Universe: Our Historic Quest to Chart the
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Ferguson, Kitty, PUBLISHER: Walker & Company, More than years ago, Eratosthenes, in Alexandria, used a stick, a hole in the ground, sunllght at summer solstice, and elementary geometry to measure the circumference of the Earth with surprising accuracy, long before anyone was able to circumnavigate it. Today, scientists are attempting to measure the entire universe and to determine its origin. Although the methods have changed, the quest to chart the horizons of space and time continues to be one of the great adventures of science. "Measuring the Universe" is an eloquent chronicle of the men and women- from Aristarchus to Cassini, Sir Isaac Newton to Henrietta Leavitt and Stephen Hawking-who have gradually unlocked the mysteries of "how far" and in so doing have changed our ideas about the size and nature of the universe and our place in it. Kitty Ferguson reveals their methods to have been as inventive as their results were-and are-eye-opening. Advances such as Copernicus's revolutionary insights about the arrangement of the solar system, William Herschel's meticulous creation of the first three-dimensional map of the universe, and Edwin Hubble's astonishing discovery that the universe is expanding have by turns revolutionized our concept of the universe. Connecting centuries of breakthroughs with the political and cultural events surrounding them, Ferguson makes astronomy part of the sweep of history. To measure the seemingly immeasurable, scientists have always pushed the boundaries of the imagination-today, for example, facing the paradox of an ever-expanding universe that doesn't appear to expand "into" anything. In Kitty Fergeson's skillfill hands, the unimaginable becomes accessible and the splendid quest something we all can share.
Genesis HD LCD Monitor VM-x480 x Canon 5D Mark II
Genesis HD LCD Monitor is an external display for Canon 5D Mark II digital reflex cameras. The device allows for comfortable operation and full control over the photographic camera. Description: Larger display makes it easy to manage camera features and frame the picture. The monitor allows to move away from the camera as far as the connecting cable stretches. Developed output and input cable provides impressive flexibility and real-time operation for professional applications. , matte LCD display with 800x480 resolution is the heart of the device. It is illuminated by LED diodes providing brightness of 350cd/m2 and the contrast ratio of , with total power consumption of 7 Watts. Genesis HD LCD Monitor comes with a HDMI socket. The device connects to the camera through this cable. The monitor was additionally fitted with two analogue BNC audio and video sockets. Convenient buttons for camera modes adjustment are on the front part of the display. Genesis HD LCD Monitor kit includes the display, USB and HDMI cables, charger and the sun hood. The device may be charged either through the charger or F970 battery. Specification: Device dimensions: 14,5 x 10 cm Display dimensions: 5 cali Display type: LCD Illumination: LED Resolution: 800 x x Brightness: 350cd/m2 Contrast Ratio: Aspect ratio: 16:9 Input signal: HDMI, AUDIO, VIDEO Sun hood: yes Battery type: S F970 Charger: yes HDMI Cable: yes (HDMI, mini HDMI) HDMI cable length: 98cm USB cable: yes USB cable length: 104cm Weight: 260g (340g with sun protection) Working temperature: C Power consumption: 7W Warranty 24 months
Bluetooth Car Kit
New Dual Phones Connecting Universal Hands free Bluetooth Car Kit Headset Bluetooth Speaker for All Smartphones Item Type:Bluetooth Car Kit is_customized:Yes Brand Name:oem Item Size:4.65inch(L) x 1.81inch(W) x 0.63inch(H) Special Features:Winds noise reduction,Voice report state,Auto power off Material Type:ABS Item Weight:0.17 kg Color:Black,blue,red Advantage: Classic design and stable quality. Winds noise reduction Voice report state Three language for report Replaceable battery Pair with 2 phone at the same time and stand by Auto power off Feature: 1. BROADCOM solution compatible with all Bluetooth cell phone (Iphone, Nokia,Samsung, LG, Blackberry, HTC, Sony Ericsson, Moto and so on in the world and compatible with GSM/GPRS/EDGE/WCDMA/UMTS/HSDPA web) 2. Simply installation clip on your current sun visor,plug and play. 3. To answer/end /reject a call by the Bluetooth car kit by the device 4. Dial-back and redialing. 5. Built-in high sensitivity Microphone and loudspeaker. 6. Replaceable battery support 8 hours talking and 120 hours standby. 7.Pair with 2 cellphone at the same time and standby together. 8. Re-connected automatically while back to car. 9. Voice state prompt by Chinese,English and spanish. 10.The car kit had integrated the lastest winds noise reduction chip for clear communication while open the car window. 11.Once disconnected over 10 minutes will be auto power off. Package Included: 1 x Bluetooth Handsfree Speakerphone 1 x Car Charger 1 x USB cable 1 x User Manual 1 x Iron Holder ATTENZIONE LEGGERE BENE. PROVENIENZA HONG KONG. SPEDIZIONE GRATIS
Asus Xonar DS
Sceda in ottime condizioni. Sostituita per passaggio a scheda di classe superiore. Di seguito le specifiche tecniche. Prestazioni Audio Output Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): Up to 107 dB Input Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-Weighted): 100 dB Output THD+N at 1kHz: Up to dB) Input THD+N at 1kHz: Up to dB) Frequency Response (-3dB, 24-bit/96kHz input): 48KHz, 24bit) 145dB Dynamic Range (typical value for 44.1K->48KHz, 24bit) Chipset Principale Audio Processor: ASUS AV200 High-Performance Sound Processor (Max. 192KHz/24bit) 24-bit D-A Converter of Digital Sources: Wolfson WMdB SNR, Max. 192kHz/24bit) / Wolfson WMdB SNR, Max. 192kHz/24bit) 24-bit A-D Converter for Analog Inputs: Wolfson WMdB SNR, Max. 96kHz/24bit) Frequenza di Campionamento & Risoluzione Analog Playback Sample Rate and Resolution: 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ bit for all channels Analog Recording Sample Rate and Resolution: 44.1K/48K/96KHz @ bit S/PDIF Digital Output: 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ bit, Dolby Digital, DTS, WMA-Pro ASIO 2.0 Driver Support: 44.1K/48K/96K/192KHz @ bit Porte I/O Front-Panel Header Intel HDA front-panel compatible and supports HP jack-detection and automatically switch audio output from back-panel to front S/PDIF Header: Additional SPDIF-out header for connecting graphics card with HDMI audio output Analog Output Jack: 3.50mm mini jack *4 (Front/Side/Center-Subwoofer/Back) Analog Input Jack: 3.50mm mini jack *1 (Line-In/Mic-In) Other line-level analog input (for CD-IN/TV Tuner): Aux-In (4-pin header on the card) Digital S/PDIF Output: High-bandwidth Optical Connector supports 192KHz/24bit (shared with Back surround output jack)
A Vintage Affair
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wolff, Isabel, PUBLISHER: Bantam, Every dress has a history. And so does every woman. In Isabel Wolff's captivating A Vintage Affair, a treasured child's coat becomes a thread of hope connecting two very different women. " " Her friends are stunned when Phoebe Swift abruptly leaves a plum job at the prestigious Sotheby's auction house to open her own vintage clothing shop in London--but to Phoebe, it's the fulfillment of a dream. In the sunlight-flooded interior of Village Vintage, surrounded by Yves Saint Laurent silk scarves, Vivienne Westwood bustle skirts, cupcake dresses, and satin gowns, Phoebe hopes to make her store the hot new place to shop, even as she deals with two ardent suitors, her increasingly difficult mother, and a secret from her past that casts a shadow over her new venture. For Phoebe, each vintage garment carries its own precious history. Digging for finds in attics and wardrobes, Phoebe is rewarded whenever she finds something truly unique, for she knows that when you buy a piece of vintage clothing, you're not just buying fabric and thread--you're buying a piece of someone's past. But one particular article of clothing will soon unexpectedly change her life. Therese Bell, an elderly Frenchwoman, has an impressive clothing collection. But among the array of smart suits and couture gowns, Phoebe finds a child's sky-blue coat--an item with which Bell is stubbornly reluctant to part. As the two women become friends, Phoebe will learn the tale of that little blue coat. And she will discover an astonishing connection between herself and Therese Bell--one that will help her heal the pain of her own past and allow her to love again.
Piumino Millet Everest Connect Down Jacket - 850 (Uomo) -
Piumino Millet Everest Connect Down Jacket - 850 Fill Power (Uomo) - NUOVO Il piumino Millet Everest Connect garantisce calore anche nei climi più estremi. La piuma 850 lo rende adatto alle attività stazionarie in condizioni di forte freddo e per spedizioni ad alta quota. Nuovo mai usato • Costruito con piuma 850 • Guscio in Pertex® Quantum, resistente allâ€(TM)abrasione, impermeabile, e con un ottimo rapporto resistenza-peso • Cappuccio integrato e regolabile in altezza e profondità • Tasca sul petto con cerniera impermeabile • Due calde tasche per mani • Tasca sul polsino per altiimetro • Tasche interne con la zip • Cerniera di connessione con Pantaloni Everest Connect adatti per spedizione • Sacca di compressione Tg: L Peso Medio: kg - Millet Everest Connect Down Jacket - 850 Fill Power (Men) - NEW Size: Large Millet's Everest Connect down jacket provides extreme warmth for extreme climates. It features full baffle construction with 850 fill power down for use on high-altitude expeditions or stationary activities in frigid conditions. - Full baffle construction with 850 fill power down - Lightweight, DWR-treated Pertex® Quantum shell is abrasion and water resistant, with an excellent strength-to-bulk ratio - Integrated, insulated hood is height and depth adjustable - Dual YKK® front zip with double storm flaps - Chest pocket with waterproof zipper - Hand pockets under wide down flaps - Sleeve pocket holds altimeter - Zip and mesh interior pockets - Inner thumbhole cuffs - Connecting Construction skirt zips into Everest Connect pant for the protection of an expedition suit - Includes compression and mesh storage bags TECHNOLOGIES Baffle construction FABRICS Pertex® Quantum ripstop light 100% Polyamide DWR treated Insulation: white goose down Fill Power 850 (US) Lining: 100% Polyester Micro
MicroPython pyboard - v1.1 scheda di sviluppo
The pyboard is a compact and powerful electronics development board that runs MicroPython. It connects to your PC over USB, giving you a USB flash drive to save your Python scripts, and a serial Python prompt (a REPL) for instant programming. Requires a micro USB cable, and will work with Windows, Mac and Linux. This is the original pyboard, which is more powerful than the pyboard Lite. MicroPython is a complete re-write of the Python (version 3.4) programming language so that it fits and runs on a microcontroller. It includes many optimizations so that it runs efficiently and uses very little RAM. MicroPython runs bare-metal on the pyboard, and essentially gives you a Python operating system. The built-in pyb module contains functions and classes to control the peripherals available on the board, such as UART, I2C, SPI, ADC and DAC. MicroPython runs bare-metal on the pyboard, and essentially gives you a Python operating system. The built-in pyb module contains functions and classes to control the peripherals available on the board, such as UART, I2C, SPI, ADC and DAC. Watch this video for an overview of the pyboard. There are 3 main ways to control the pyboard: REPL: Connecting to your PC via USB, the board appears as a USB virtual comms port (CDC VCP) and you can use any serial program to connect and get a Python REPL prompt. This allows you to instantly type and execute Python commands, just like you would when running Python on your PC. You can also redirect the REPL to any of the UARTs on the pyboard. Remote script: You can change from REPL to raw REPL mode by sending ctrl-A, and then in raw REPL mode you can send an arbitrary Python script to the board for it to execute immediately. A Python script is available which makes using this mode very simple: you just run python pyboard.py script_to_run.py and this will execut
Presonus Firebox FireWire Recording System
The FireBox is the most powerful 24-bit/96k FireWire recording interface that fits in the palm of your hand. The FireBox is a complete 24-Bit/96k personal recording studio combining two high quality PreSonus microphone/instrument preamplifiers and 24-Bit/96k sample rate. The FireBox is the most professional-quality mobile interface in its class delivering: Higher-quality analog to digital converters (Dynamic Range 110 dB) Class-A microphone preamplifiers Ultra wide frequency response ( kHz) Road-ready rugged build quality - metal chassis Hardware The FireBox has the highest record/playback track count of its size with the ability to record six inputs and playback through ten outputs simultaneously all at pro-quality 24-bit/96kHz. Two ultra-low noise high-headroom microphone/instrument preamplifiers with 48V phantom power are on the front panel for quickly and easily connecting your favorite microphones and instruments. The FireBox also includes a high quality stereo headphone output with volume adjustment on the front panel. The headphone output has its own two-channel driver stream which can be used as a separate stereo bus or two-channel output giving you the ability to send a "cue" mix to the headphone output and a main mix to the main output. Two additional balanced TRS line inputs are located on the rear of the FireBox along with six balanced TRS line outputs. Two channels of S/PDIF input/output and MIDI input/output are also included via DB9 breakout cable. A software router/mixer is also included for further flexibility and power. The 1/3U-wide metal chassis of the FireBox is designed to fit the MAXRACK rack-mounting system from PreSonus and can be racked with the TubePRE, COMP16, EQ3B and HP4 for a neat and compact computer recording system. The FireBox works with both four and six-pin FireWire (IEEE ) connectors and can be powered by either 6-pin FireWire bus power, or powered by an external power transformer. DSP Mixer Included The Fir
Jane Kurtz and You
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Kurtz, Jane, PUBLISHER: Libraries Unlimited, Award-winning author Jane Kurtz spent most of her childhood in East Africa. In "Jane Kurtz and YOU," she writes about animal spotting on the savanna, all-day treks on a treacherous road, and periodic visits to the United States where her fellow students asked, Did you see Tarzan? Each chapter contains a section that focuses on writing traits and the writing process, unlocking the mysteries of how authors come up with interesting ideas, hunt for vivid details, use words with sparkle and pizzazz, craft sentences and paragraphs that have pleasing rhythms, organize in clear and compelling ways, find their writing personality, and revise for big and little changes. Grades K-6. This title features the personal reflections on Kurtz's books for readers in grades K-6; including insight into her life, her path to becoming a successful children's author and the back story behind her books. Kurtz provides many suggestions for ways to think about writing- suggestions for connecting her books to common traits of good writers. Award-winning author Jane Kurtz spent most of her childhood in East Africa. In "Jane Kurtz and YOU," she writes about animal spotting on the savanna, all-day treks to manage thirty-two miles on a treacherous road, periodic visits to the U.S. where her fellow students asked, Did you see Tarzan? Each chapter contains a section that focuses on writing traits and writing process, unlocking the mysteries of how authors come up with interesting ideas, hunt for vivid details, use words with sparkle and pizzaz, craft sentences and paragraphs that have pleasing rhythms, organize in clear and compelling ways, find their writing personality, and revise for big and little changes. The book's many photographs offer fascinating glimpses into the experiences that shaped Jane's picture books and novels for young readers and that nudged her to help start the first free library for children in Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia. Grades K-6.
Lettore blu-ray PIONEER BDP-120
Lettore blu-ray PIONEER BDP-120 cedo per inutilizzo, in eccellente stato funzionale, usato solamente per pochissimo tempo, con segni di usura soltanto sulla parte superiore della scocca come da foto, completo di tutti gli imballi originali anche internamente, cavetteria compresa, manuale e chiavetta usb per memorizzare i dati dei film blu ray (BD-Live), il lettore ha al suo interno i decoder audio DOLBY TRUE HD, DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS e DTS HD Master Audio/Essential (decodifica e l'uscita bitstream). Nell'asta sono compresi anche un lotto di film blu ray in perfetto stato, di seguito la lista completa: Tartarughe ninja versione standard e vers. 3D San Andreas Ombre dal passato Ocean's Eleven Three Kings La tempesta perfetta Michael Clayton Insidious 3: l'inizio Speed Lo chiamavano Jeeg Robot Universal Soldier The return PERFORMANCE FEATURES Spectacular p Picture Quality: The BDP-120 provides up to x p resolution for unrivaled picture quality. And with True 24fps, now see your movies as the director intended. x.v.Color: An advanced feature which greatly broadens the color space input to include 1.8 times as many natural colors than standard RGB signals. KURO(TM) LINK: By connecting the BDP-120 to a Pioneer KURO flat panel TV or monitor and a compatible Pioneer A/V receiver, KURO LINK lets you operate the entire system's basic functions such as power on/off and playback through KURO's remote control. The new KURO LINK Video Adjustment System automatically switches to video settings best suited for the connected KURO.BD-Live(TM) Compliant (Profile 2.0): Enjoy special disc contents in Picture-in-Picture form, and also download additional content from the internet, such as the director's and languages not contained on the disc.* Internal Audio Decoders: The BDP-120 features internal decoding of all advanced audio formats including Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS®-HD High Resolution, and DTS-HD Master audio
Oppilas Pixel RW-221RS1 telecomando Panasonic
acquistato di recente su Amazon e usato due volte, lo vendo senza scatola, funziona perfettamente, avendo venduto la Lumix e non mi serve piu. spedizione economica 5 euro raccomandata 15 euro ritiro a mano gratis Pixel RW-221 is a high performance wireless shutter remote control and supports single, continuous, bulb, and 4s delay shooting mode. It can control multi receivers and cameras. RW-221 uses the FSK system and the world wide free 2.4GHz frequency (FSK modulation is used to improve the reliability and stability of the product). You can also use it on a different brand or make of camera simply by ordering a new connecting cable. RW-221/RS1 is compatible with Leica DigiLux 2, DigiLux 3, V-Lux 1, V-Lux 2, V-Lux 3, Panasonic FT 2, FZ100, FZ15, FZ150, FZ20, FZ200, FZ30, FZ50, G1, G10, G2, G3, G5, GF1, GH1, GH2, GH3, GX1, L1, L10, LC1, TS2, TZ10, ZS7 1) Oppilas è un telecomando Senza Fili; scatto Singolo, Continuo e ritardato 2) fornito con cavo Di Uscita Panasonic Può Essere Collegato Con macchine di differenti brand cambiando lo spinotto 3) Rivestimento Antimacchia High-End 4) Utilizza frequenze 2.4 Ghz 5) Con Batterie Aaa Specifiche: 1) A Radiofrequenza: 2.4Ghz 2) Modulazione: Fsk 3) Distanza: Fino A 100M 4) Canale: 16 5) Tipo Di Batteria (Trasmettitore / Ricevitore): 2 Batterie Aaa (Non Incluse) 6) Trasmettitore Standby: Ore 7) Ricevitore Standby: 300 Ore 8) Trasmettitore: 21.8G (Senza Batteria), 97 Millimetri X 33Mm X 15Mm 9) Ricevitore: 32.2G (Senza Batteria), 71 Millimetri X 38 Millimetri X 28 Millimetri 10) Compatibile Con: -Panasonic: Dmc-Fz150 / Fz50 / Fz50K / Fz50S / Fz30 / Fz30K / Fz30S / Fz20 / Fz20K / Fz200 / L10 / L1 / Lc1 / G10 / G2 / G1 / Gf1 / Gh2 / Gh1 / Gh3 / Gx 1 / G5 -Leica: Digilux 3 / Digilux 2 Caratteristiche: 1) Modalità Di Scatto Della Fotocamera Singolo, continuo,intervallato, ritardato controllo anche della telecamera Pacchetto: 1) 1X Trasmettitore 2) Ricevitore 1X 3) 1X Cavo Di Collegamento
Lettore blue-ray Pioneer BDP-120 lotto blu ray
Lettore blu-ray PIONEER BDP-120 cedo per inutilizzo, in eccellente stato funzionale, usato solamente per pochissimo tempo, con segni di usura soltanto sulla parte superiore della scocca come da foto, completo di tutti gli imballi originali anche internamente, cavetteria compresa, manuale e chiavetta usb per memorizzare i dati dei film blu ray (BD-Live), il lettore ha al suo interno i decoder audio DOLBY TRUE HD, DOLBY DIGITAL PLUS e DTS HD Master Audio/Essential (decodifica e l'uscita bitstream). Nell'asta sono compresi anche un lotto di film blu ray in perfetto stato, di seguito la lista completa: Tartarughe ninja versione standard e vers. 3D San Andreas Ombre dal passato Ocean's Eleven Three Kings La tempesta perfetta Michael Clayton Insidious 3: l'inizio Speed Lo chiamavano Jeeg Robot Universal Soldier The return PERFORMANCE FEATURES Spectacular p Picture Quality: The BDP-120 provides up to x p resolution for unrivaled picture quality. And with True 24fps, now see your movies as the director intended. x.v.Color: An advanced feature which greatly broadens the color space input to include 1.8 times as many natural colors than standard RGB signals. KURO(TM) LINK: By connecting the BDP-120 to a Pioneer KURO flat panel TV or monitor and a compatible Pioneer A/V receiver, KURO LINK lets you operate the entire system's basic functions such as power on/off and playback through KURO's remote control. The new KURO LINK Video Adjustment System automatically switches to video settings best suited for the connected KURO.BD-Live(TM) Compliant (Profile 2.0): Enjoy special disc contents in Picture-in-Picture form, and also download additional content from the internet, such as the director's and languages not contained on the disc.* Internal Audio Decoders: The BDP-120 features internal decoding of all advanced audio formats including Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS®-HD High Resolution, and DTS-HD Master Audio.
Community Work Approaches to Child Welfare
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Wharf, Brian, PUBLISHER: University of Toronto Press, Community Work Approaches to Child Welfare presents a number of case studies that illustrate alternative approaches to child welfare that recognizes the strengths and tenacity of families who live in resource poor and essentially unfriendly environments (and that would drive middle class professionals to distraction). The strengths of these families can be harnessed to improve their situation and that of others. Community work approaches are provided by accessible organizations that involve families in the design and implementation of programs that affect them and that are dedicated to developing the capacity of communities to care for children and families. The case studies range from urban child welfare agencies in Toronto and Winnipeg, to the rural setting of Hazelton, B.C. and to examples of First Nation communities that have taken control of child welfare. The studies are written by Canadian scholars who are widely recognized for their innovative research and writing in community work and child welfare. Community Work Approaches to Child Welfare is also an indictment of the policies and practices that now govern the provision of child welfare services in Canada. The indictment argues that the policies that hold parents, and particularly single parent women, responsible for the care of their children without regard for the circumstances in which these families live is neither realistic nor helpful. It further holds that individualized and office based practice dominated by a paradigm of risk turns clients into objects thereby robbing them of their dignity and strengths. Community approaches make a viable alternative. Brian Wharf is Professor Emeritus, School of Social Work and Faculty of Human and Social Development, University of Victoria. During his career at this university he was Director, School of Social Work, Dean, Faculty of Human and Social Development, Professor in a multi- disciplinary graduate program and Acting Director, School of Public Administration. He is the author/editor of numerous books the most recent being Connecting Policy and Practice in the Human Services, with Brad McKenzie. Academics please note that this is a title classified as having a restricted allocation of complimentary copies; complimentary copies remain readily available to adopters and to academics very likely to adopt this title in the coming academic year. When adoption possibilities are less strong and/or further in the future, academics are requested to purchase the title at an academic discount, with the proviso that Broadview will happily refund the purchase price (with or without a receipt) if the book is indeed adopted.
Practical Rails Projects
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Alameda, Eldon, PUBLISHER: Apress, The best way to learn Rails is by creating a variety of applications with it. You already know the basics of Rails, and you're familiar with the exciting features and benefits associated with using this Ruby-based framework. You're now at the point where you need to gain firsthand experience with Rails by thoroughly exploring the features and building several different types of web applications. Eldon Alameda takes a focused approach to guiding you through the creation of multiple real-world examples that are designed to get your hands dirty with the core features of Rails, while providing you with the valuable experience of creating real Rails applications. Projects you'll work on include creating a simple blog with an external API, constructing a workout tracker with a RESTful interface and graphs, and converting an existing PHP site to Rails while adding an advanced JavaScript interface. As an added bonus, the final project makes use of the edge version of Rails as you build an application that utilizes Active Resource, which provides an opportunity to explore the various changes and features that will be included with Rails 2.0. Each project is designed to provide you with the necessary information and tools to give you a running start at solving that problem yourself, and each project includes a number of additional ideas and exercises for ways that you can extend each application to fit your own needs. What you'll learn Implementing caching options Developing applications the RESTful way Adding graphs to your Rails application Connecting to a legacy database Building generators to automate installation of common files Building an XML-RPC API into your Rails applications Who is this book for? This book is for anyone who has gone beyond the basics of Rails and wants to learn higher-level Rails techniques. It is also useful for those experienced in other disciplines (such as Java and PHP) who want to learn Rails. About the Apress Practical Series The Practical series from Apress is your best choice for getting the job done, period. From professional to expert, this series lets you apply project-motivated templates (or frameworks) step by step in a very direct, practical, and efficient manner toward current real-world projects that may be sitting on your desk. So whatever your career goal, Apress can be your trusted guide to take you where you want to go on your IT career empowerment path.
Generalist Social Work Practice: An Empowering Approach
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Miley, Karla Krogsrud / O'Melia, Michael W. / DuBois, Brenda L., PUBLISHER: Prentice Hall, "An empowerment-based method of social work which integrates core themes of the profession." This text is part of the Connecting Core Competencies Series. "Generalist Social Work Practice, "7th edition, fully integrates core social work themes of collaboration, the strengths perspective, values and ethics, social justice and human rights, evidence-based practice, cultural competence, and policy practice. This text offers a progressive practice approach grounded in social work research, reflective of social work values, sensitive to client diversity, and applicable to work with any level of client system including individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities. Beginning with engaging clients as partners and continuing with assessing, intervening, and evaluating from a strengths perspective, this approach offers social workers a method that fully realizes core social work values, respects client competence, and activates client resources within the context of their lives. All parts of the practice process are described in detail, connected to social work theory, illustrated with case examples, and supported with evidence from social work research. Each chapter focuses on teaching the knowledge, values, and skills reflective of the core competencies and correlated practice behaviors as described in the Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS). A better teaching & learning experienceThis program will provide a better teaching and learning experience--for you and your students. Here's how: "Personalize Learning -- "MySearchLab delivers proven results in helping students succeed, provides engaging experiences that personalize learning, and comes from a trusted partner with educational expertise and a deep commitment to helping students and instructors achieve their goals. "Improve Critical Thinking --" Teaches students specific strategies to identify and use client strengths in their practice. "Engage Students -- "Offers numerous case examples to apply the empowerment method to all levels of social work, with diverse clients and situations, and across fields of practice. "Explore Current Issues -- "Includes new practice research findings and updates to demographics to ensure currency. "Apply CSWE Core Competencies -- "The text integrates the CSWE EPAS, with critical thinking questions and practice tests to assess student understanding and development of competency. "Support Instructors -- "An Instructor's Manual and Test Bank, Computerized Test Bank (MyTest), BlackBoard Test Item File, MySearchLab with Pearson eText, and PowerPoint presentations are included in the outstanding supplements package.Note: MySearchLab does not come automatically packaged with this text. To purchase MySearchLab, please visit: www.mysearchlab.com or you can purchase a valuepack of the text + MySearchLab (at no additional Acquista Ora
Killer Cure
ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Bewley, Elizabeth L., PUBLISHER: Dog Ear Publishing, Killer Cure will change forever how you think about your health and health care. Leaving conventional wisdom in the dust, Killer Cure reveals startling and unforgettable insights: Why health care in America accidentally kills people each week -- even though every doctor and nurse you know is terrific Why health care's hidden assumptions about you are almost certain to damage your health -- and what you can do about it Why health care's focus on solving yesterday's problems may reduce life expectancy in the U.S. -- by as much as five years Why you might want to become CEO of your own health and health care -- and how to go about it The root cause of America's health care crisis is that health care is not about you. Health care is not designed to help you enjoy good health. It is designed to help doctors take action: write prescriptions, perform surgery, etc. That focus hurts you in two ways: First, those actions are likely to damage you nearly as often as they help you because of side effects, complications, and other problems with care delivery. For example, hospital ICUs (Intensive Care Units) have a remarkable number of characteristics in common with prison camps for terrorist suspects. People die needless deaths as a result. Second, the focus on actions the doctor takes crowds out actions you could take that would often get you better outcomes. For example, more than people a year get a foot or leg amputated instead of learning simple ways to prevent foot infections in the first place. To get better results, the health care system first needs to embrace a new purpose: to enable people to lead the lives they want. Three further changes are necessary: The first is a social revolution akin to freeing the slaves or granting women the right to vote. With this revolution, the health care system will no longer treat the people it serves as if they were second-class citizens whose intelligence, values, priorities, and needs can safely be ignored while others call the shots. The second is more realistic expectations about what health care can deliver. The third is management of health care as a process -- connecting the dots among actions that are uncoordinated today. Killer Cure provides a tool kit to help you safeguard your life until these changes take place. Before closing, the book makes surprising predictions concerning a future in which health care is about you. At the end of Killer Cure is a Readers' Discussion Guide. It is offered to aid you in thinking about and discussing both the book and your own health care experiences.
Avid Adrenaline con Dnxcel HD
Acceleratore per effetti video in tempo reale e I/O HD-SDI a 10-bit. L'hardware Avid Adrenaline unitamente alla scheda Avid DNxcel offre I/O HD-SDI a 10-bit da e verso i deck e le videocamere HDCAM, DVCPRO HD e D5. Esegui l'editing HD multistream con effetti in tempo reale visualizzabili su monitor HD, risparmia tempo con la conversione in SD in tempo reale e l'output HD e SD simultaneo. Avvantaggiati della tecnologia di encoding di Avid DNxHD per eseguire qualsiasi operazione, dall'editing HD offline alla proiezione dei giornalieri HD. Funziona con i seguenti software avid: Avid Xpress Pro, Avid Media Composer (), Avid 3D, Avid FX, Avid NewsCutter XP e Avid Pro Tools LE. Avid Adrenaline con Dnxcel HD CARATTERISTICHE: Avid Adrenaline A/V Break-Out Box 10-bit SMPTE 259M SDI serial digital I/O Component YPbPr, S-Video, and composite I/O DV I/O with real-time analogue-to-DV and DV-to-analogue conversion Uncompressed PAL and NTSC ITU-R-601 formats Sync reference input Serial deck control and deck control Audio I/O 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, and 32 kHz (hardware supports up to 96 kHz) 16 or 24-bit resolution 8 channels ADAT audio I/O or stereo Toslink optical S/PDIF 4 channels AES/EBU digital audio I/O 4 channels RCA analog audio inputs 4 channels XLR analog audio inputs Separate stereo monitor output HD freedom begins with the high-performance Avid DNxcel Board: a single, easy-to-install component that slides into the Avid Adrenaline hardware's HD expansion slot. This is included in this sale. Engineered for today's multi-resolution, multi-format post-production workflows, the Avid DNxcel Board is packed with professional-grade components and media processing horsepower. Turn your Media Composer Adrenaline HD or NewsCutter Adrenaline system into a high-throughput HD workstation. Why add the Avid DNxcel Board? HD Flexibility Capture and output HD via industry-standard HD-SDI input/output for connecting to HDCAM, DVCPRO HD, D5, and other popular decks and cameras Real-time multi-stream HD editing with real-time effects viewable on an HD monitor Full complement of connectors plus tri-level sync HD Quality Hardware encoding of the only HD encoding technology specifically designed for post production: Avid DNxHD Supported resolutions include: i fps; p at fps; 720p at fps Avid DNxHD encoding provides mastering-quality HD media with the storage and bandwidth footprint of uncompressed SD media HD Efficiency Full 10-bit HD hardware with choice of 10-bit and 8-bit Avid DNxHD encoding settings Real-time SD downconvert Simultaneous output of HD and SD masters
iptv u2c + sat tv
Full HD digital satellite receiver with recording function, built-in media player and IPTV. Despite its low price receivers have a large arsenal of features. Modern and powerful processor Sunplus can receive HD / SD signal compression MPEG4 / MPEG2. Also U2C S + Maxi can be used as an IPTV set-top box. The receiver provides picture quality FULL HD up to p when connected via HDMI output. We also note the possibility of simultaneous record and playback channels in HDTV quality. Features: Modern and powerful decoder Sunplus for MPEG4 / MPEG2, HD / SD, IPTV. Support FULL HD picture quality up to p. Simultaneous recording and playback channels in HDTV quality. Time-Shift mode (time travel). All PVR features. The output video quality up to inclusive. Analog outputs CVBS (SCART) and RCA. 2 USB ports supporting up to two physical drives (USB 2.0). USB ports support work with WiFi adapters for connecting to wireless networks. USB ports support work with 3G modems. LAN Ethernet port for the Internet. The presence of multi-format CA interface (built-in slot for access cards). Playing files in AVI, MKV, MPG, TS, WMA, WMV, M2TS, FLV, DAT, ASF, MP3. Dolby Digital AC3. Microsizes and convenient control of modern design. View JPEG photos in high resolution. Music player MP3. Mode "blind" search transponders. Main characteristics: DVB-S2 receiver. HDMI1.3. FULL-HD p. Support DiSEqc / (USALS). channels. PVR. 7 days EPG, teletext and subtitle via OSD. Increase Zoom. Support for Wi-Fi. Multimedia playback. IPTV / Movie online. Network applications (Youtube / IPTV / Movies Online / reader for books / Google map / Weather...). Software update via USB. Mbps Ethernet. built-in applications: Youtube, IPTV, Movie online, EBOOK, Google Maps, Yahoo Weather, the WEB images, downloadable games Equipment options: Processor: SUNPLUS MHz 32-bit MIPS 24KEc Support for MPEG-2 (ISO / IEC ) MPaHL and MPaML for HD and SD decoding Support for MPEG-4 (ISO / IEC ) extended ASP Support H.264 (MPEG-4 AVC, ISO / IEC ) MP / HPaL4.1 for HD and SD decoding Support for RealVideo (RealPlayer v), DivX / HD and Xvid, Dolby Support WMA and WMA-pro, Dolby MS10 option, RealAudio Support MPEG-1 Layer I / II, AC-3 and E-AC-3 Support HDMI 1.3 transmission with HDCP, i / p, 720p, 576i / p and 480i / p outputs Support dual USB 2.0 EHCI host controller with integrated PHY Support 1-bit or 2-bit SPI flash External IR sensor Automatic and manual channel search Channel switching time less than one second
Alumni Manager
EIT RawMaterials seeks an Alumni Manager About us EIT RawMaterials, initiated and funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, is the largest consortium in the raw materials sector worldwide. EIT RawMaterials unites more than 120 core and associate partners and 190 project partners from industry, research institutions and higher education from over 20 EU countries. They collaborate on finding new, innovative solutions to improving the raw materials sector along the entire value chain – from extraction to processing, recycling and reuse. The EIT RawMaterials Alumni creates new events, new services and new opportunities for people in the EIT RawMaterials community to continue to connect with each other and increases access to existing EIT RawMaterials events and services. Our mission is to support and complement the work of EIT RawMaterials, add value for individual alumni members, the Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) as a whole and more widely to EIT and the raw materials sector, and to contribute to the long-term legacy of EIT RawMaterials. EIT RawMaterials Alumni is for everyone who has a relationship with EIT RawMaterials, including current and past participants in: Masters and PhD programmes, Lifelong Learning courses and Wider Society Learning activities Business creation activities such as Business Ideas Competitions, Start-up & SME booster funding and Accelerator programmes EIT RawMaterials partners and their staff EIT RawMaterials staff Members of other KICS and the wider raw materials sector who have an interest in connecting and collaborating with EIT RawMaterials alumni We started work to develop an alumni association in and have recruited a volunteer Board and have developed a three year strategy and an action plan for . We have already signed up around 200 alumni, some of whom have already taken part in events and the Board has decided on the name EIT RawMaterials Alumni. To enable EIT RawMaterials Alumni to develop further we are looking for an Alumni Manager. The Alumni Manager will be responsible for the overall coordination and management of EIT RawMaterials Alumniactivities. The alumni manager will: Support EIT RawMaterials in developing the alumni network, promoting interaction with other stakeholders in the EIT RawMaterials communityand in implementing plans for events, information services and working towards a mentoring programme Organise, attend and participate in alumni events Introduce the necessary software platform to manage a database, communications and website Keep members informed and provide tailored news and information through the website, newsletter and social media on events, courses, publications etc (within and beyond EIT RawMaterials) Support the EIT RawMaterials AlumniBoard to implement plans and to manage Board meetings and communications Coordinate closely with the Board and with EIT RawMaterials Document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings Maintain and develop relations with EIT and with other EIT KICs and in particular their alumni associations Provide written and/or verbal reports to the Management and Executive Board on regular occasions Travel across Europe. Qualifications and experience An academic degree 5 years professional experience incl. experience of working in a complex organisation Background in alumni work High English-language proficiency (level C1) with excellent verbal, written and presentation skills Very good organisation and coordination skills including attention to detail and multitasking A combination of drive, tenacity and diplomacy Experience using computers for a variety of tasks Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook. Additional information The Alumni Manager (m/f) will be employed by EIT Raw Materials GmbH and based at our Headquarters in Berlin. They will report to the Director of Education. It is a full-time position, with a permanent contract, starting as soon as possible. Application deadline: 10 February .
Ezcast m2 miracast airplay dlna no chromecast dongle wifi
Ezcast m2 miracast airplay dlna no chromecast dongle wifi display tv hdmi mirror ezcast m2 miracast - airplay - dlna ez-cast m2 display mirror adapter miracast - airplay - dlna protocols ezcast e' un apparecchio hdmi che trasmette tutto quello che viene mostrato sul vostro smartphone android, iphone, tablet, computer, ipad direttamente sulla tv di casa. piu' versatile di chromecast! trasformate la vostra tv in una periferica multimediale! divertitevi con i giochi preferiti del vostro smartphone o tablet direttamente sul grande schermo! trasmettete film e video dal vostro smartphone alla tv! trasferite le vostre presentazioni excel, powerpoint, word, pdf direttamente a videoproiettori e maxi schermi! ez-cast è un innotativo dispositivo col quale potrete trasferire film, giochi, navigazione internet, streaming, applicazioni dal vostro smartphone e tablet android, oppure dal vostro iphone e ipad e perfino dal vostro computer direttamente allo schermo della vostra tv lcd o plasma. tutto quello di cui deve essere dotata la vostra tv è una porta hdmi e una porta usb libera (oppure potete usare un qualunque alimentatore usb). il trasferimento avviene in tempo reale e con pochi semplici passaggi per la configurazione dell'apparecchio, dopo di che il vostro ezcast sarà sempre pronto alla ricezione del segnale audio/video dal vostro telefono o tablet. l'applicazione ezcast disponibile gratuitamente sul playstore per la versione android, sull'apple store per la versione ios, e tramite il sito web ezcast per pc/mac, vi faciliterà nella condivisione dei contenuti e nella conessione tra il vostro dispositivo mobile e la tv. ezcast supporta risoluzioni fino a p e grazie ai 256mb di buffering integrato consente streaming video fluido e senza interruzioni e una qualità video senza precedenti! con l'ultimo aggiornamento datato anche il mirror dei dispositivi ios 7, ossia ipad 3,air,mini e iphone 4,4s,5 è pienamente supportato! latest ezcast update introduced full mirror support for apple devices like ipad 3,air,mini and iphone 4,4s,5 with ios 7! con la nuova funzione 4-split potrete collegare fino a 4 dispositivi contemporaneamente anche di diversa natura (pc,ipad,smartphone android) e visualizzare contenuti contemporaneamente)! the new 4-split feature in ezcast let you connect up to 4 devices at once and show media contents from all of them on tv! modalità miracast (clone o mirror) testata e funzionante su (lista parziale e in espansione): samsung galaxy s4 (android 4.3+) samsung galaxy note 2 (android 4.1.2+) samsung galaxy note 3 (android 4.3+) samsung tab 3 (android 4.2.1+) google nexus 5 (android 4.4.2) google nexus 7 (android 4.4.2) htc new one (android 4.2.2) sony xperia z1 (android 4.2.2) lg g2 (android 4.2.2) lg optimus (android 4.0.4+) zte z5 (android 4.2.2) lenovo k900 (android 4.2.2) apple iphone 4,4s,5 (ios 7) apple ipad 2,3 (ios 7) pc dotati di windows 8.1 e connessione wireless inoltre... praticamente tutti i dispositivi android 4.2.2+ cinesi dotati di processori quadcore e superiori. nota: tutti i dispositivi android, tablet e smartphone, e anche quelli non indicati in lista, possono usare questa chiavetta in modalità dlna tramite l'applicazione ezcast e trasferire video, immagini e musica alla tv. nota: i dispositivi sopra citati se dotati di rom customizzate (cyanogen, miui, lewa e altre) potrebbero non essere pienamente compatibili con lo standard miracast. this innovative ezcast wifi adapter allows movies, games, internet browsing, video and audio streaming to be transferred from your android and ios device, and even from your mac/pc directly to any tv or lcd monitor or projector with an hdmi available port. your lcd tv needs to have at least one hdmi and one usb free ports available (or you can use a generic usb power supply if you don't have any usb port on the tv) ezcast application can be downloaded for free from playstore or apple store for mobile devices and from the ezcast website for pc/mac to help you connecting the adapter and set it up first time. it can periodically updated from the internet to add more features. resolutions up to fullhd are supported as well as video and audio streaming and dlna file transfers. caratteristiche principali del prodotto: supporto multistandard: miracast, airplay, dlna - meglio di chromecast supporto multipiattaforma: android smartphone e tablet, apple iphone/ipad, mac, windows pc e notebook. supporta miracast display mirror per versioni di android 4.2+. nuovo: supporta airplay e mirror iphone e ipad per versioni ios 6.0+ può riprodurre localmente video, musica, documenti - meglio di chromecast trasferisce video, audio, giochi, file, immagini - meglio di chromecast nuovo: con la funzione 4-split collegate e visualizzate fino a 4 periferiche diverse alla tv contemporaneamente la lunghezza del cavo del ricevitore in dotazione permette di posizionare ezcast in modo che la tv non interferisca col trasferimento dati wireless - meglio di chromecast supporta tv lcd, monitor con ingressi hdmi e proiettori con porta hdmi. installazione semplice: basta inserire la chiavetta, impostare il segnale nella vostra tv sulla porta hdmi a cui l'avete collegata e seguire le istruzioni presenti a video. decodifica h.264 fullhd. risoluzioni supportate fino a p fullhd. la risoluzione può essere abbassata a 720p nel caso in cui la vostra tv non supporti la risoluzione fullhd. processore dedicato e 256mb di memoria per assicurare flussi video senza interruzioni. decodifica audio lpmc. alimentazione possibile sia tramite porta usb della tv oppure tramite un generico alimentatore usb (non fornito). il firmware della chiavetta, il software per android, ios, pc può essere aggiornato periodicamente tramite internet. aggiornamento semplice ed immediato. main product features: multi-standard support: miracast, dlna, airplay - better than chromecast multi-platform support: android phones/tablets, apple ios iphone/ipad, windows pc/note, macos; pc/notebook, android phones/tablet, ios ipad/iphone new: full iphone and ipad mirror function can directly play and cast local video, music, ms office documents - better than chromecast cast content: video, photo, game, files - better than chromecast new: 4-split feature let you connect up to 4 devices at once and watch all of them at the same time on tv. extended cable with wifi dongle to avoid big tv screen blocking wireless signal - better than chromecast support screen mirroring display device: hdtv or projector with hdmi port simple installation; easy handling and configuration - just follow the instructions shown on the start screen on tv. h.p full hd video decode, resolution p full hd, can be switched to 720p if your tv does not support. 256mb video memory buffer to allow smooth free experience. lpcm audio decode flexible power using tv standard usb port (no less than 400ma) or external usb power supply (not included) firmware, apps, pc software all can be upgraded periodically. easy to upgrade. scarica l'applicazione ezcast per pc e mac: quì download ezcast software for pc and mac: here english guides: ezcast website manuali in italiano (cliccare col tasto destro sul link e poi "salva con nome") manuale in italiano per android manuale in italiano per ios manuale in italiano per pc windows