Brittany offers an excellent example of a French region that once attracted a certain cultivated elite of travel connoisseurs but in which more popular tourism developed relatively early in the twentieth century. It is therefore a strategic choice as a case study of some of the processes associated with the emergence of mass tourism, and the effects of this kind of tourism development on local populations. Efforts to package Breton cultural difference in the late nineteenth and early twent...

First published in 1968, Learning Begins at Home records an attempt by two researchers to initiate and assess an innovation in a school in a working-class neighbourhood. The influence of parents upon children’s achievement is a platitude of education. The vital question is whether schools can become centres for education for adults as well as children, influencing the parents directly, and the children indirectly through the parents. The research reported in this book suggests tha...

Dive into the worldwide 1st HubSpot Certification Guide to get HubSpot certified in only 8 days! Learn how to not only use the tool but also understand the Inbound Marketing terminology in this extensive summary. With two chapters each day, you will be able to pass the HubSpot Certification without the need of consuming the whole HubSpot Academy content in every detail. The structure of this guide is following the official HubSpot (Tool) Certification and the related courses. It provides t...

History, invention, the power of deduction…Clockwork Chaos is more than goggles and gears. It is about order and structure and timing striving for mechanical perfection. But in an era where mass production does not yet exist, the unique machinery brought forth into the world is at times bound to fall short of the goal. This chaos turns the science into mayhem and when the gears spring forth this mechanical viscera is indicative of a world turned inside out. Join us in our journey through t...

So close.We were so close to getting free.A few more deals here.A few more nasty secrets there.All in the name of the cause of course.Then she walked in at the wrong place, wrong time.Should we kill her?Keep her?Making the right decision was critical, but we were literally at a crossroads.That’s how the top tier of Alpha Delta Omega inducted our unofficial fourth member.But we weren’t who we said we were. And d...

This collection features four peer-reviewed reviews on the nutritional benefits of milk.The first chapter highlights the important role of milk and dairy products in human diets due to the amount of energy (calories) they provide and their ability to compensate for foods in the diet with lesser nutritional value. The chapter also reviews the dairy matrix concept and how this matrix can influence human physiology.The second chapter provides an overview of ma...

One decision changes everything in this Sliding Doors meets Anna and the French Kiss novel that explores split realities of romance and family loyalties, “recommended for fans of Sara Zarr, Elizabeth Scott, and Maureen Johnson (School Library Journal).”Caroline is at a crossroads.Her grandmother is sick and, like the rest of her family, Caroline’s been at Gram’s bedside since her stroke. With the pressure building, all Caroline wa...

Summarises latest research on the composition of proteins and components in milkReviews advances in understanding factors affecting milk quality eg. breeding and nutritionDiscusses current research on genetic factors affecting dairy cattle growth and health as well as ways to optimise breeding to improve the productivity of dairy cows

Prepare to be captivated by a literary tapestry woven with the threads of diverse voices in "Short Nonfiction Collection, Vol. 038." This anthology showcases a kaleidoscope of perspectives, from poignant memoirs to thought-provoking essays, each piece a testament to the power of storytelling. Immerse yourself in the depths of human experience, where laughter and tears intertwine, and the boundaries of imagination are pushed to their limits.

Hawkes processes are studied and used in a wide range of disciplines: mathematics, social sciences, and earthquake modelling, to name a few. This book presents a selective coverage of the core and recent topics in the broad field of Hawkes processes. It consists of three parts. Parts I and II summarise and provide an overview of core theory (including key simulation methods) and inference methods, complemented by a selection of recent research developments and applications. Part III is dev...

This volume of essays examines the empirical evidence on school choice in different countries across Europe, North America, sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. It demonstrates the advantages which choice offers in different institutional contexts, whether it be Free Schools in the UK, voucher systems in Sweden or private-proprietor schools for low-income families in Liberia. Everywhere experience suggests that parents are ‘active choosers’: they make rational and considered decisions, drawi...

In today's competitive business environment, a well thought out business plan is more important than ever before. Not only can it assist you in raising the money needed to start or expand a business-by attracting the interest of potential investors-but it can also help you keep tabs on your progress once the business is up and running.Completely revised and updated to reflect today's dynamic business environment, The Ernst & Young Business Plan Guide, Third Edition leads you carefu...