Constructing Measures introduces a way to understand the advantages and disadvantages of measurement instruments. It explains the ways to use such instruments, and how to apply these methods to develop new instruments or adapt old ones, based on item response modeling and construct references.Now in its second edition, this book focuses on the steps taken while constructing an instrument, and breaks down the "building blocks" that make up an instrument—the construct map, t...

Build embedded systems that stay reliable in production, using host-first development, replay testing, coordinated dataflow, and operational design patterns for real-world reliability Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader\*Key FeaturesApply host-first development and replay testing to build observable embedded systemsDesign responsive systems using explicit coordination and bounded dataflowManage timing, ...

A powerful and moving story about the bonds of brotherhood and the tragedy of war, from the creator of MY MOTHER'S EYES and ANGEL OF KOKODA.Leigh and Jason are inseparable. But when Jason is conscripted and sent to fight in Vietnam, they are divided not just by distance, but by their beliefs about the war.

A stirring story of the goldfields and the Eureka Rebellion, by award-winning author/illustrator Mark WilsonLONGLISTED FOR THE COLIN RODERICK AWARD 2021Molly and her father have emigrated to Australia to try their luck as gold prospectors in Ballarat, Victoria. Life on the diggings is hard and Molly misses her mother, who died before they left England.A Chinese teenager, Chen, shows Molly and her Papa how to pan for gold and helps them when their fo...

Are the snowy owls in trouble? Venture into the Alaskan arctic and the summer realm of these predator birds to find out. Discover the diverse species necessary to owl survival, how climate change is affecting the landscape of their nesting site of past millennia, and what it takes to do field research in this action-packed addition to the award-winning Scientists in the Field series.It's July on Alaska's North Slope, and scientist Denver Holt is in Utqiagvik survey...

A story of the First Fleet, from the acclaimed author of My Mother's Eyes and Angel Of Kokoda.Beth is a child convict, caught stealing on the streets of London and sent to Australia on the First Fleet. Through Beth's story, we discover the unbearable hardships those first convicts suffered, not only on the long journey to Sydney Cove but also in the two years of near-famine following their arrival. The story also explores the new arrivals' relatio...

What if sleep was no longer a necessity? What if your body, mind, and spirit could survive for 40 years without ever needing a moment of rest?Meet Paul Kern, a Hungarian soldier who, after surviving a bullet wound to the head during World War I, experienced something unimaginable: he never slept again. For four decades, his body remained fully awake, defying every known law of biology and neuroscience. How did he do it? And why was he able to function, live a seemingly normal life,...

From award-winning author and illustrator Mark Wilson, a stunning celebration of the beauty and majesty of whales.In the warm tropical waters off the north Australian coast, a very special whale is born: Migaloo, the only all-white humpback whale in the world. As he and his pod make their annual migration to Antarctica, Migaloo discovers the beauty, wonder and danger of a whale's journey.Mark Wilson's exquisite illustrations capture the grace and intelligen...

Are you considering adding a pond to your garden but unsure where to start? Or are you struggling to maintain an existing pond, finding it more work than expected?Let Pond Perfection for Beginners: Create and Enjoy a Thriving Garden Pond show you how rewarding and simple pond ownership can be. This comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide walks you through selecting a pond that suits your lifestyle, building or enhancing it with confidence and maintaining it easily.In t...

Roman consuls were routinely trained by background and experience to handle the usual problems of a twelve-month turn in office. But what if a crisis arose that wasn’t best met by whoever happened to be in office that year? The Romans had a mechanism for that: the dictatorship, an alternative emergency executive post that granted total, unanswerable power to that man who was best suited to resolve the crisis and then stand down, restoring normality. This office was so useful and effective ...

Sherlock Holmes, the iconic fictional detective, was brought to life by the British author Arthur Conan Doyle. Renowned for his exceptional skills in observation, deduction, forensic science, and nearly supernatural logical reasoning, Holmes refers to himself as a "consulting detective" in the myriad of compelling stories that feature him. He adeptly applies his formidable intellect to solve a wide range of cases for diverse clients, including the esteemed Scotland Yard.The charact...

Are you struggling to turn your love for ponds and water features into a profitable business? Do you dream of transforming your passion into a thriving enterprise but don't know where to start?Pond Passion to Profit: Achieving Prosperity and Fulfilment in the Business of Water Features is your thorough guide to succeeding in the water feature and pond industry. Written by Mark Wilson, globally recognised as The Pond Advisor, this book is filled with practical advice, motiv...