Author: David Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780448412856
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
When Ben starts bumping into things, the children wonder why he is not wearing his glasses.
Ben's Glasses
Author: David Johnson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780448412856
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
When Ben starts bumping into things, the children wonder why he is not wearing his glasses.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780448412856
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
When Ben starts bumping into things, the children wonder why he is not wearing his glasses.
Ben & Me
Author: Eric Weiner
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501129074
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
New York Times bestselling author Eric Weiner follows in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin, mining his life for inspiring and practical lessons in a book that’s part biography, part travelogue, part personal prescription. Ben Franklin lingers in our lives and in our imaginations. One of only two non-presidents to appear on US currency, Franklin was a founder, statesman, scientist, inventor, diplomat, publisher, humorist, and philosopher. He believed in the American experiment, but Ben Franklin’s greatest experiment was…Ben Franklin. In that spirit of betterment, Eric Weiner embarks on an ambitious quest to live the way Ben lived. Not a conventional biography, Ben & Me is a guide to living and thinking well, as Ben Franklin did. It is also about curiosity, diligence, and, most of all, the elusive goal of self-improvement. As Weiner follows Franklin from Philadelphia to Paris, Boston to London, he attempts to uncover Ben’s life lessons, large and small. We learn how to improve a relationship with someone by inducing them to do a favor for you—a psychological phenomenon now known as The Ben Franklin Effect. We learn about the printing press (the Internet of its day), early medicine, diplomatic intrigue and, of course, electricity. And we learn about ethics, persuasion, humor, regret, appetite, and so much more. At a time when history is either neglected or contested, Weiner argues we have much to learn from the past and that we’d all be better off if we acted and thought a bit more like Ben did, even if he didn’t always live up to his own high ideals. Engaging, smart, moving, quirky, Ben & Me distills the essence of Franklin’s ideas into grounded, practical wisdom for all of us.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1501129074
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
New York Times bestselling author Eric Weiner follows in the footsteps of Benjamin Franklin, mining his life for inspiring and practical lessons in a book that’s part biography, part travelogue, part personal prescription. Ben Franklin lingers in our lives and in our imaginations. One of only two non-presidents to appear on US currency, Franklin was a founder, statesman, scientist, inventor, diplomat, publisher, humorist, and philosopher. He believed in the American experiment, but Ben Franklin’s greatest experiment was…Ben Franklin. In that spirit of betterment, Eric Weiner embarks on an ambitious quest to live the way Ben lived. Not a conventional biography, Ben & Me is a guide to living and thinking well, as Ben Franklin did. It is also about curiosity, diligence, and, most of all, the elusive goal of self-improvement. As Weiner follows Franklin from Philadelphia to Paris, Boston to London, he attempts to uncover Ben’s life lessons, large and small. We learn how to improve a relationship with someone by inducing them to do a favor for you—a psychological phenomenon now known as The Ben Franklin Effect. We learn about the printing press (the Internet of its day), early medicine, diplomatic intrigue and, of course, electricity. And we learn about ethics, persuasion, humor, regret, appetite, and so much more. At a time when history is either neglected or contested, Weiner argues we have much to learn from the past and that we’d all be better off if we acted and thought a bit more like Ben did, even if he didn’t always live up to his own high ideals. Engaging, smart, moving, quirky, Ben & Me distills the essence of Franklin’s ideas into grounded, practical wisdom for all of us.
The New Glasses (Oxford Read and Imagine Level 1)
Author: Paul Shipton
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0194727041
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Today Ben's wearing new glasses. What happens when he plays ball with his friends in the school playground? And what happens when Grandpa makes Ben some fantastic new glasses? Read and Imagine provides great stories to read and enjoy, with language support, activities, and projects. Follow Rosie, Ben, and Grandpa on their exciting adventures . . .
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 0194727041
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 32
Book Description
Today Ben's wearing new glasses. What happens when he plays ball with his friends in the school playground? And what happens when Grandpa makes Ben some fantastic new glasses? Read and Imagine provides great stories to read and enjoy, with language support, activities, and projects. Follow Rosie, Ben, and Grandpa on their exciting adventures . . .
We Have Each Other
Author: Jacob Mayes
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1447767918
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
It is the year 2015, and northern England is nearly totally deserted. A solar storm which hit northern England in 2010 has disabled most of it's infrastructure and caused most people to flee south. 5 years on from this incident, living in a hotel in the town "Ruddingham", which is a town in the deserted north of England are 3 brothers, Joshua, James and Ben. They are living a nice quiet life in a 5-star hotel, with no one else but themselves and their friend, Kieran and his mother living a short way away. Little do they know they will be in for the journey of their lives. Along with Ralpsa, who is another boy living in northern England, they are given a mission by spirit: To warn humanity about the harm they are doing to nature and their planet, and to warn them if they do not attempt to live in harmony with nature, the planet, and to treat one another Compassionately, that nature will restore the balance itself, regardless of weather humanity are ready or not.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1447767918
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 199
Book Description
It is the year 2015, and northern England is nearly totally deserted. A solar storm which hit northern England in 2010 has disabled most of it's infrastructure and caused most people to flee south. 5 years on from this incident, living in a hotel in the town "Ruddingham", which is a town in the deserted north of England are 3 brothers, Joshua, James and Ben. They are living a nice quiet life in a 5-star hotel, with no one else but themselves and their friend, Kieran and his mother living a short way away. Little do they know they will be in for the journey of their lives. Along with Ralpsa, who is another boy living in northern England, they are given a mission by spirit: To warn humanity about the harm they are doing to nature and their planet, and to warn them if they do not attempt to live in harmony with nature, the planet, and to treat one another Compassionately, that nature will restore the balance itself, regardless of weather humanity are ready or not.
Ben Carson
Author: Gregg Lewis
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310871425
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
Take an up-close and personal look into the lives of some well-known Christians who are successful leaders in their careers. The Today's Heroes series features everyday people who overcame great adversity to become modern-day heroes. Kids ages eight to twelve will be inspired by the compelling stories of courageous individuals who are making a real difference. In Today's Heroes: Ben Carson, learn the inspiring story of an inner-city kid who went from 'class dummy' to a world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon. Many had given up on Ben, including himself, but his mother never did. She encouraged him to do better and reach higher for his dreams. Just when things seemed like they were going well, in a fit of rage, Ben does the unthinkable and nearly kills one his best friends. Read how Ben Carlson was able to accomplish his dream through faith and determination.
Publisher: Zondervan
ISBN: 0310871425
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 75
Book Description
Take an up-close and personal look into the lives of some well-known Christians who are successful leaders in their careers. The Today's Heroes series features everyday people who overcame great adversity to become modern-day heroes. Kids ages eight to twelve will be inspired by the compelling stories of courageous individuals who are making a real difference. In Today's Heroes: Ben Carson, learn the inspiring story of an inner-city kid who went from 'class dummy' to a world-renowned pediatric neurosurgeon. Many had given up on Ben, including himself, but his mother never did. She encouraged him to do better and reach higher for his dreams. Just when things seemed like they were going well, in a fit of rage, Ben does the unthinkable and nearly kills one his best friends. Read how Ben Carlson was able to accomplish his dream through faith and determination.
Guilty
Author: Ruby Speechley
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 1837514003
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
“You’re invited to my farewell party. I’ve got something to tell you before I die...” Heather wants to leave this world with a clear conscience. One confession. One secret. Two scores to settle. Heather accepted the fate of her terminal diagnosis long ago, but now the time is nearing, she arranges a huge farewell party for her nearest and dearest. She wants to say goodbye to everyone personally, but there’s another reason she wants the people in her life to gather. She knows who killed young Simon Eyre all those years ago, and she needs to tell. The boy deserves justice. But she doesn’t realise that by freeing her own inner demons, she’s unleashing much worse secrets, and putting everyone at risk...
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
ISBN: 1837514003
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 280
Book Description
“You’re invited to my farewell party. I’ve got something to tell you before I die...” Heather wants to leave this world with a clear conscience. One confession. One secret. Two scores to settle. Heather accepted the fate of her terminal diagnosis long ago, but now the time is nearing, she arranges a huge farewell party for her nearest and dearest. She wants to say goodbye to everyone personally, but there’s another reason she wants the people in her life to gather. She knows who killed young Simon Eyre all those years ago, and she needs to tell. The boy deserves justice. But she doesn’t realise that by freeing her own inner demons, she’s unleashing much worse secrets, and putting everyone at risk...
Ben Franklin's Glass Armonica
Author: Bryna Stevens
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Describes the new musical instrument invented by Ben Franklin for which Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven composed music.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Describes the new musical instrument invented by Ben Franklin for which Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Ludwig van Beethoven composed music.
A Thousand Eves
Author: George Saoulidis
Publisher: Mythography Studios
ISBN: 882282668X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Aboard a Generation Ship, Men Are Optional Y The Last Man meets Battlestar Galactica in this generation spanning space story. When Ash returns from his scouting mission, he finds the generation fleet 60 years older and run over by women. But will he manage to deliver his precious data to the ship's computer, when his only friends are a teenage girl and a chauvinist drone, when every woman aboard wants to kill him on sight and when the bloodthirsty leader Una wants to stop things from changing? Do you want to see what's next for the Ash the Last Scout and Dot the only orphan? Do you want to meet AI Luna? Then read this multifaceted space story that challenges the very foundations of humanity.
Publisher: Mythography Studios
ISBN: 882282668X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42
Book Description
Aboard a Generation Ship, Men Are Optional Y The Last Man meets Battlestar Galactica in this generation spanning space story. When Ash returns from his scouting mission, he finds the generation fleet 60 years older and run over by women. But will he manage to deliver his precious data to the ship's computer, when his only friends are a teenage girl and a chauvinist drone, when every woman aboard wants to kill him on sight and when the bloodthirsty leader Una wants to stop things from changing? Do you want to see what's next for the Ash the Last Scout and Dot the only orphan? Do you want to meet AI Luna? Then read this multifaceted space story that challenges the very foundations of humanity.
Structured Discovery Cane Travel Approach to Orientation and Mobility Concepts
Author: Merry-Noel Chamberlain
Publisher: IAP
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Structured Discovery Cane Travel Approach to Orientation and Mobility Concepts is a collection of skill-building fundamental techniques essential to develop mobility independence for students who are blind or visually impaired. This book dives into transformational mobility concepts followed by a trove of tried-and-true necessary and efficient activities to enhance students’ abilities to improve problem-solving skills within natural environments while using a long white cane with a metal tip as the primary mobility tool. Since Structured Discovery Cane Travel is individualized, this activity-based collection may be used to enhance introduction to and/or assistance with on-going education of comprehending complicated concrete and abstract Orientation and Mobility concepts to help achieve independent mobility. Structured Discovery Cane Travel Approach to Orientation and Mobility Concepts focuses on encouraging students to develop intrinsic knowledge and abilities through this plethora of activity-based transformational approaches to target individual objectives. These activities logically transpire through direct exposure and/or teachable moments to hand-on experiences to help students create mental mapping skills of their surroundings which can then be utilized in novel or unfamiliar environments. Used in conjunction with The ABCs of Structured Discovery Cane Travel for Children, by Merry-Noel Chamberlain, parents and instructors of children who are blind or visually impaired will be able to comprehend and instruct O&M essentials using this vault of O&M activities.
Publisher: IAP
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Structured Discovery Cane Travel Approach to Orientation and Mobility Concepts is a collection of skill-building fundamental techniques essential to develop mobility independence for students who are blind or visually impaired. This book dives into transformational mobility concepts followed by a trove of tried-and-true necessary and efficient activities to enhance students’ abilities to improve problem-solving skills within natural environments while using a long white cane with a metal tip as the primary mobility tool. Since Structured Discovery Cane Travel is individualized, this activity-based collection may be used to enhance introduction to and/or assistance with on-going education of comprehending complicated concrete and abstract Orientation and Mobility concepts to help achieve independent mobility. Structured Discovery Cane Travel Approach to Orientation and Mobility Concepts focuses on encouraging students to develop intrinsic knowledge and abilities through this plethora of activity-based transformational approaches to target individual objectives. These activities logically transpire through direct exposure and/or teachable moments to hand-on experiences to help students create mental mapping skills of their surroundings which can then be utilized in novel or unfamiliar environments. Used in conjunction with The ABCs of Structured Discovery Cane Travel for Children, by Merry-Noel Chamberlain, parents and instructors of children who are blind or visually impaired will be able to comprehend and instruct O&M essentials using this vault of O&M activities.
Spin Glasses: Statics and Dynamics
Author: Anne Boutet de Monvel
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3764398914
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Over the last decade, spin glass theory has turned from a fascinating part of t- oretical physics to a ?ourishing and rapidly growing subject of probability theory as well. These developments have been triggered to a large part by the mathem- ical understanding gained on the fascinating and previously mysterious “Parisi solution” of the Sherrington–Kirkpatrick mean ?eld model of spin glasses, due to the work of Guerra, Talagrand, and others. At the same time, new aspects and applications of the methods developed there have come up. The presentvolumecollects a number of reviewsaswellas shorterarticlesby lecturers at a summer school on spin glasses that was held in July 2007 in Paris. These articles range from pedagogical introductions to state of the art papers, covering the latest developments. In their whole, they give a nice overview on the current state of the ?eld from the mathematical side. The review by Bovier and Kurkova gives a concise introduction to mean ?eld models, starting with the Curie–Weiss model and moving over the Random Energymodels up to the Parisisolutionof the Sherrington–Kirkpatrikmodel. Ben Arous and Kuptsov present a more recent view and disordered systems through the so-called local energy statistics. They emphasize that there are many ways to look at Hamiltonians of disordered systems that make appear the Random Energy model (or independent random variables) as a universal mechanism for describing certain rare events. An important tool in the analysis of spin glasses are correlation identities.
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN: 3764398914
Category : Mathematics
Languages : en
Pages : 281
Book Description
Over the last decade, spin glass theory has turned from a fascinating part of t- oretical physics to a ?ourishing and rapidly growing subject of probability theory as well. These developments have been triggered to a large part by the mathem- ical understanding gained on the fascinating and previously mysterious “Parisi solution” of the Sherrington–Kirkpatrick mean ?eld model of spin glasses, due to the work of Guerra, Talagrand, and others. At the same time, new aspects and applications of the methods developed there have come up. The presentvolumecollects a number of reviewsaswellas shorterarticlesby lecturers at a summer school on spin glasses that was held in July 2007 in Paris. These articles range from pedagogical introductions to state of the art papers, covering the latest developments. In their whole, they give a nice overview on the current state of the ?eld from the mathematical side. The review by Bovier and Kurkova gives a concise introduction to mean ?eld models, starting with the Curie–Weiss model and moving over the Random Energymodels up to the Parisisolutionof the Sherrington–Kirkpatrikmodel. Ben Arous and Kuptsov present a more recent view and disordered systems through the so-called local energy statistics. They emphasize that there are many ways to look at Hamiltonians of disordered systems that make appear the Random Energy model (or independent random variables) as a universal mechanism for describing certain rare events. An important tool in the analysis of spin glasses are correlation identities.