Nikola Tesla był niedocenionym za życia geniuszem elektrotechniki. Jednym z najwybitniejszych umysłów nowożytnego świata, autorem ponad 300 patentów i twórcą przeszło 120 wynalazków, które przyczyniły się do dynamicznego rozwoju inżynierii elektrycznej i innych gałęzi nauki w XX wieku. Bez niego nieznane byłyby m.in. elektrownie wodne, prąd zmienny, prądnica, pilot do telewizora, roboty przemysłowe ani radio. Jego życie kryje również wiele tajemnic. Podobno wymyślił promienie potrafiące st...

The 2020 Presidential Election in the South details how the 2020 presidential election developed in the twelve states of the South. This edited volume features preeminent scholars of Southern politics who analyze the momentous Election of 2020. In addition to chapters organized by state, this volume also focuses upon the issues that drove southern voters, the nominations process in early 2020, as well as a chapter focusing on where the region may be headed politically in the next decade. I...

Interrogating three core assumptions made within the field of media literacy—that media literacy practices empower individuals, support communities, and contribute to engaged citizenship within a democracy—this book presents a new framework for equitable media literacy practices.Using the results of a large-scale research project to interrogate these long-held assumptions and explore the connection between impactful media literacy practices and equity, the authors demonstrate the c...

In this book Shannon’s major premise remains the same as his 1998 Reading Poverty: Poverty has everything to do with American public schooling–how it is theorized, how it is organized, and how it runs. Competing ideological representations of poverty underlie school assumptions about intelligence, character, textbook content, lesson formats, national standards, standardized achievement tests, and business/school partnerships and frame our considerations of each.In this new...

This book provides high-quality images along with concise descriptions of the various malformations and neurodevelopmental disorders of the central nervous system (CNS). It serves as a useful guide for pathologists and trainees who do not necessarily have abundant experience in diagnosing CNS malformations and therefore may need an easy-to-understand reference. This atlas shares complex neuropathological findings noted in the vast number of CNS malformations that the authors have encounter...

A reflective guide for parents of adult childrenParenting doesn’t end when children grow up.But the role changes, often without explanation.Many parents of adult children sense a quiet shift: conversations feel more fragile, advice lands differently, and good intentions sometimes create distance instead of closeness.Senior Advisor offers a calm, thoughtful reframing of this stage of parenting.Rather than focusing on strategi...

Through firsthand accounts of classroom practices, this new book ties 130 years of progressive education to social justice work. Based on their commitments to the principle of the equal moral worth of all people, progressive teachers have challenged the obstacles of schooling that prevent some people from participating as full partners in social life in and out of the classroom and have constructed classroom and social arrangements that enable all to participate as peers in the decisions t...

Experience Nietzsche’s Powerful Exploration of Morality — Now in Audiobook FormOn the Genealogy of Morals by Friedrich Nietzsche is a groundbreaking exploration of morality, guilt, conscience, and the origins of human values. In this audiobook edition, Nietzsche’s powerful ideas come to life through engaging narration, offering an immersive way to experience one of philosophy’s most influential works. A Bold Examination of Ethics & Hum...

Ready to shape the future of design? AI meets UX: Designing the Next Generation of User-Centered Products is the ultimate guide for anyone looking to create user-centered products powered by artificial intelligence. Whether you're a UX designer, product manager, developer, or AI enthusiast, this book offers actionable insights and real-world examples to help you craft meaningful, ethical, and innovative experiences.What's Inside:Learn...

In "True Crime: The Cruelest Killers," Alexander Dragone flings wide the doors to a world of unimaginable cruelty and the darkest abysses of the human psyche. Renowned for his meticulous historical chronicles of the 20th century, Dragone breaks new ground with this global odyssey of horror.Moving away from his signature chronological approach, he curates a collection of the most abhorrent serial killer cases from every corner of the globe—from the frozen streets of Russia and the g...

Born in 1968 during the chaos of the Tet Offensive, he entered the world fighting for his life.Fragile and uncertain, his earliest days were shaped by war, separation, and the quiet strength of a grandmother who became his refuge.As Saigon fell in 1975, his family escaped on one of the last helicopters out of Vietnam leaving behind not only their homeland, but a younger brother and a piece of their hearts that could never be reclaimed.In America, survival took on a ...

Your goals aren’t the issue.Your motivation isn’t the issue.The real problem is clarity—and this audiobook helps you build it.Journaling Your Purpose Into Productivity is a no-nonsense guide to turning scattered ambition into real progress. Through honest reflection, simple systems, and science-backed strategies, you’ll learn how to stop spinning in circles and start moving forward with intention.Inside, you’ll discover how to build a growth mindset...