My Book of Explorations Part I


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This volume of publication is prepared to address aspirations of fellow teenagers having eagerness to expose themselves to the world of wonders by passing through fact finders and stories time to time. Most of the paprts of this volume furnishes science related events and fact files. Some parts of such presentations may enrich the fellow aspirant academically. Elders often instruct us to say pleasant words for implying positive impressions in the minds of listeners. We often try to speak on any assigned topic in public places. That time we often forget about the mind set of listeners and their baselines of knowledge. These factors often determine their levels of participation in the assembly. If we want people to listen us then we also make ourselves fit for gaining enough capabilities of listening others. Listening and being listened will create a vibrant bond of human relationships through which knowledge starts flowing. This collection will enable learners and fellow aspirants to reallocate their skills and competences which enable them to gain some higher levels of confidence. Waves of thought and admiration are nothing but a band of participatory bliss which ensures our process of socialisation. It also enhances the participatory skill of the individual taking part in the society. We will sum up our approach with an aspiration of offering the fellow reader a scope of personal advancement through sharing some of the golden moments and collectibles from treasure of olden times. We also offer a band of such collections for the purpose of providing background study materials meant for skill acquisition in terms of language.




Explorations in Music


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Third in a series designed to expand the idea of music theory to points beyond the written page, to have students realize that the music they are performing, listening to, and composing evolves from the realm of music theory. Book 3 covers notes on the grand staff, rhythm, eighth notes, intervals, pentachords, and triads.




My Book of Expplorations Part II


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Now a days Nature and Nature related topics are widely discussed ones. These topics came in lime light with greater degree when scientists came to know about development of ozone hole at poles; which may hamper the life forms we have in the living planet. This planet experienced several phases of devastations and calamity; one such devastation might led to extinction of giant reptiles. The matter is still a debated one. But one thing caught attention of thinkers and scholars of tender age: living and let others live will be the bright philosophy for ensuring continuation of human habitat along with prolonged prosperity. There are several other inter-linked factors which can be addressed in this title. It may not cover up all the aspects at present. There are factors which may get altered after few months and may require periodical updates to be incorporated in the present volume. We are optimistic about enhancement of basic awareness of readers regarding ecology and environment.




The Book of Exploration


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"The Book of Exploration is a chronological tour of the history of exploration by an expert in the field and prolific world traveller, from the pioneering excursions of the ancient Egyptians to the first surface-based crossings of the top and bottom of the world." "Before the turn of the nineteenth century, ventures into uncharted lands required material or spiritual reward to justify the perils of shipwreck, hostile natives, and dangers yet unknown. Until recent times, exploration for the sake of knowledge alone was rare; it was mostly undertaken by intrepid traders, gold. seekers, and valiant Christian missionaries. The Book of Exploration presents more than 150 of the most influential and unusual journeys of discovery, setting each firmly in its historical context. Roy Howgego introduces heroic adventurers battling the elements and committing their findings to journals and maps, pioneers who risked everything in search of fabled riches, and explorers determined to conquer the deserts, poles, and oceans of the globe." "Organized chronologically, beautifully illustrated with contemporary maps, paintings, journal entries, and other artifacts, The Book of Exploration is a feast for the eye and an unparalleled resource." --Book Jacket.




The Art of Exploration


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'Forget routine; now is the time to embrace the unknown, step out of your comfort zone and open the gateway to the Art of Exploration.' 'Britain's best loved adventurer' (The Times) talks about his secrets of discovery for the first time in this revealing manual of what it means to be an explorer in the modern age. The man who has walked the Nile, the Himalayas and the Americas discusses his lessons from a life on the road, how he managed to turn a passion into a lifestyle, and what inspired and motivated him along the way. Wood explains how he and other explorers face up to life's challenges, often in extraordinary circumstances and demonstrate resilience in the face of overwhelming odds. He shares examples of pioneers in many fields, using their work to show how we can all develop our own explorers mindset and how these lessons can be applied in daily life. With chapters on curiosity, teamwork, resilience and positivity this is a book that provides a tool kit - no matter your age or profession. As Levison says, 'these lessons can help you to fulfil your potential for living a happy life, regardless of your circumstances'.




Doctor Who in Time and Space


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This collection of fresh essays addresses a broad range of topics in the BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who, both old (1963-1989) and new (2005-present). The book begins with the fan: There are essays on how the show is viewed and identified with, fan interactions with each other, reactions to changes, the wilderness years when it wasn't in production. Essays then look at the ways in which the stories are told (e.g., their timeliness, their use of time travel as a device, etc.). After discussing the stories and devices and themes, the essays turn to looking at the Doctor's female companions and how they evolve, are used, and changed by their journey with the Doctor.




The Oxford Book of Exploration


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Selected by Robin Hanbury-Tenison, whom the Sunday Times called the 'greatest explorer of the last twenty years', this is a comprehensive anthology of the writings of explorers through the ages, now fully revised and updated. The ultimate in travel writing, these are the words of those who changed the world through their pioneering search for new lands, new peoples, and new experiences. Divided into geographical sections, the book takes us to Asia with Vasco da Gama, Francis Younghusband, and Wilfred Thesiger, to the Americas with John Cabot, Sir Francis Drake, and Alexander Von Humboldt, to Africa with Dr David Livingstone and Mary Kingsley, to the Pacific with Ferdinand Magellan and James Cook, and to the Poles with Robert Peary and Wally Herbert. Driven by a desire to discover that transcends all other considerations, the vivid writings of these extraordinary people reveal what makes them go beyond the possible and earn the right to be known as explorers.




Figuration Work


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What role should students take in shaping their education, their university, and the wider society? These questions have assumed new importance in recent years as universities are reformed to become more competitive in the “global knowledge economy.” With Denmark as the prism, this book shows how negotiations over student participation — influenced by demands for efficiency, flexibility, and student-centered education — reflect broader concerns about democracy and citizen participation in increasingly neoliberalised states. Combining anthropological and historical research, Gritt B. Nielsen develops a novel approach to the study of policy processes and opens a timely discussion about the kinds of future citizens who will emerge from current reforms.




Explorations in Computing


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An Active Learning Approach to Teaching the Main Ideas in Computing Explorations in Computing: An Introduction to Computer Science and Python Programming teaches computer science students how to use programming skills to explore fundamental concepts and computational approaches to solving problems. Tbook gives beginning students an introduction to