We shape our environment, and habits shape us. The key to personal development is understanding habit formation, which is the natural process in which behaviors are repeated over time and become automatic or even an Atomic Habit. You will learn that habits can begin without your intention; also, the Habits of Highly Effective People are intentional and long-lasting. "Making Good Habits Breaking Bad Habits" is also deliberately cultivated or destroyed to conform to one's personal goals and ...

One of the **Globe & Mail’**s 100 Best Books of 2018A timely collection of work about race and immigration in Paris by one of France's most revered cult comic book artists.Yvan Alagbé is one of the most innovative and provocative artists in the world of comics. In the stories gathered in Yellow Negroes and Other Imaginary Creatures—drawn between 1994 and 2011, and never before available in English—...

Transcriptomics in Atherosclerosis: Deciphering Molecular Signatures and Advancing Therapeutic Strategies explores how transcriptomic research is transforming our understanding and management of atherosclerosis. Bridging molecular biology and clinical medicine, it delves into the dynamic regulation of gene expression, the role of non-coding RNAs, and emerging insights from epitranscriptomics.The book emphasizes advanced technologies such as single-cell and spatial transcriptomics, while em...

What if the world's most perfect nation was hiding its darkest secret?Years after the events took place, an aging narrator sets out to tell a story that must never be forgotten. Though time has blurred the dates, one memory remains vivid-the rise of Libertyland.Celebrated as the world's most prosperous nation, Libertyland appears to be a flawless futuristic society where prosperity, safety, and order reign. But beneath its polished image lies an authoritarian society built ...

Unlock consistent trading success with the power of Trading Composure!Embark on a transformative journey with Trading Composure: Mastering Your Mind for Trading Success. Supported by paradigm-shifting exercises, case studies, and personal anecdotes from successful career trader and trading psychology coach Yvan Byeajee, readers will learn how to befriend uncertainty and build a trading psychology edge amidst the market's dynamic dance. Whether you...

Most explanations for the bumpy post-independence trajectory of many countries in Africa and the Middle East presuppose the existence of an objective, universal development format, modelled on western European civilisational principles. Decolonising International Solidarity argues that the supposed universality of the civilisational model that was ‘offered’ during and after colonisation in exchange for the ‘resources’ of Africa and the Middle East was flawed, not only in its social, cultur...

This book covers topics in the broad range of topics related to robotics and human robot systems, such as robot design innovations, sensors/smart sensors their integration/fusion, advanced controls and actuators, methods of AI in robotics, humanoid, climbing/walking, and autonomous robots; anthropomorphic robots, augmented/mixed/virtual reality (VR), intelligent CAD and IMS, visual/auditory/tactile/force displays, tools and techniques for modelling VR systems, software architectures for VR...

The Lion and the Bird is a sensitive, beautiful, and utterly charming fable about generosity, kindness, and true friendship.One autumn day, a lion finds a wounded bird in his garden. With the departure of the bird's flock, the lion decides that it's up to him to care for the bird. He does and the two become fast friends. Nevertheless, the bird departs with his flock the following autumn. What will become of Lion and what will become of their friendship?

What if the world's most perfect nation was hiding its darkest secret?Years after the events took place, an aging narrator sets out to tell a story that must never be forgotten. Though time has blurred the dates, one memory remains vivid-the rise of Libertyland.Celebrated as the world's most prosperous nation, Libertyland appears to be a flawless futuristic society where prosperity, safety, and order reign. But beneath its polished image lies an authoritarian society built ...

This extensively revised second edition of this essential work provides a comprehensive overview of Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) in children. It contains detailed insight into the epidemiology and pathophysiology of the condition. Relevant diagnostic methods and treatment techniques are also covered. Heavily revised chapters discuss issues associated with GER in special patient populations and current approaches to GER diagnosis and management. New chapters cover relevant aspects of the m...

Yvan Keller:The Notorious Pillow KillerA private detective investigates Yvan Keller, a French gardener who murdered elderly clients over fifteen years by suffocating them and staging their deaths to appear natural. Operating between 1991 and 2006 across France, Switzerland, and Germany, Keller killed at least twenty-three confirmed victims, though mathematical analysis suggests the true number approached one hundred. His method was devastatingly simple: he gained trust as a profess...

Theory and research in aphasiology have typically concentrated on a limited population--right-handed adult monolinguals whose language uses an alphabetic code. Bilingual individuals, ideographical code users, and children (among others) have been separated out. This book examines the available data from these "atypical" aphasics, asking whether what makes them different has a significant effect on language representation and processing in the brain. Each chapter reviews literature pertinen...