Inspired by 25 years' experience of working in the Irish university sector, this book is an exploration of all aspects of Irish education with a particular emphasis on third-level education. As well as dealing with issues relating to the very purpose of education, it deals with the organization of the education system and casts a critical eye on the teaching and learning 'culture'. The book also focuses on the business and culture of science, especially the funding of science and provides ...

After a school assignment challenges Dex to be whatever he wants, Dex decides he wants to be the WORLD'S BEST GREATEST EVER…at something. Filled with clever humor and touching insight, this chapter book graphic novel series follows Dex's misadventures as his attempts at the "coolest jobs" go awry.Dex Dingo isn't the BEST at anything. He's not the SMARTEST, the FUNNIEST, the STRONGEST, or the NICEST. But he wants to be the WORLD'S BEST GREATEST EVER…at something. So ...

Bear and Mouse are looking for luck. Four-leaf clover luck. Will they find it? Monkey says there?s no such thing. Turtle thinks it?ll take too long. And Groundhog wonders if they?ll be unlucky if they can?t find one! Suddenly Bear isn?t sure if he should keep looking or give up . . . until Mouse sees something unusual.?Does it have four leaves?? asks Bear.?No . . .? says Mouse. Maybe Bear and Mouse?s luck has changed. But which way?Greg Foley gives us another wonder...

This book presents a collection of chapters written by experienced researchers in the fields of laser micro- and nano-scale processing for both surface and bulk processing covering surface modification processes, laser material interaction regimes, laser system construction for micro- and nanomachining applications, and the thermal mathematical modelling of laser processes. As an important reference for researchers in the field of micro- and nano-scale processing, this book aims to assist ...

Join Kat, the musical kitten, and Bird, her kind-hearted pal, as they learn to count and keep the beat in this brand-new board book that stars the same characters from Greg Foley’s adorable picture book Kat Writes a Song!Kat, Bird, and the rest of her friends are sure to have readers clapping, counting, and cheering for more as they learn about rhythm and how to count in this inventive board book that shows the power of song.A great read-aloud for ...

Focusing on the application of membranes in an engineering context, this hands-on computational guide makes previously challenging problems routine. It formulates problems as systems of equations solved with MATLAB, encouraging active learning through worked examples and end-of-chapter problems. The detailed treatments of dead-end filtration include novel approaches to constant rate filtration and filtration with a centrifugal pump. The discussion of crossflow microfiltration includes the ...

Join Kat, the musical kitten, and Bird, her kind-hearted pal, as they sing a lullaby in this sweet, musical board book that stars the same characters from Greg Foley’s adorable picture book Kat Writes a Song!When Kat’s friends can’t sleep, Kat and Bird write a new song that may—or may not—send them off to dreamland in this magical, inventive book that shows the power of music.A great naptime or bedtime read-aloud for parents and little ones who are...

Kat the kindhearted kitten has a great big song to share in this adorable new picture book from author and illustrator Greg Foley.It was a gray and rainy day. Kat was stuck indoors.She was sad because she had no one to play with.“I’ll write a song! That will make me feel better,” Kat said.Kat writes a song to make things better on a gray and rainy day. After perfecting her magic song, she sings it out loud, and to he...

Bear and his friends will charm little ones in this new format.Early one morning, a little bear found a little box.So begins this simple but extremely satisfying picture book, winner of the Charlotte Zolotow award. Now in board book format for little hands, Thank You Bear is a wonderful mystery of a story that asks a question that even the youngest of children will enjoy guessing the answer to--what is in Bear's box?From red fox to gray el...

A friendship book perfect for the holiday seasonOne clear night, Bear makes a wish on a twinkling star and Mouse joins him in waiting for the wish to come true. But the other animals who come by all have advice for Bear."Don't tell anyone," says Owl."Close your eyes," says Fox. And Elephant suggests standing on one foot. Before long, all of Bear's friends are there."What did you wish for?" asks Mouse. Bear's answer will bring a smile to even the very youngest r...

Middle school is a survival game. Greg Heffley’s just trying not to lose. In the hilarious first installment of #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney’s global hit series, we’re introduced to Greg Heffley—a regular kid with big dreams and even bigger problems.Navigating the wild world of middle school, Greg just wants to survive the bullies, embarrassing moments, and his mom’s over-the-top family bonding ideas. Spoiler: it’s not going smoothly....

Designed to provide a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to organic process research and development in the pharmaceutical, fine chemical, and agricultural chemical industries, this book describes the steps taken, following synthesis and evaluation, to bring key compounds to market in a cost-effective manner. It describes hands-on, step-by-step, approaches to solving process development problems, including route, reagent, and solvent selection; optimising catalytic reactions; chiral synt...