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This is a collection of survey articles based on lectures presented at a colloquium and workshop in Geneva in 2003 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Francois Sturm. It aims at giving an overview of the development of Sturm-Liouville theory from its historical roots to present day research. It is the first time that such a comprehensive survey has been made available in compact form. The contributions come from internationally renowned experts and cover a wide range of developments of the theory. The book can therefore serve both as an introduction to Sturm-Liouville theory and as background for ongoing research. The volume is addressed to researchers in related areas, to advanced students and to those interested in the historical development of mathematics. The book will also be of interest to those involved in applications of the theory to diverse areas such as engineering, fluid dynamics and computational spectral analysis.

*Jess's poetry books have sold over 50,000 copies worldwide!* "I want to tell you everything I know carry you and guide you yet somehow, as your tiny finger points to things in wonder and your eyes meet mine the paradigm shifts I once thought I was to show you the world when all along you came to show me. "Poignant, raw and beautifully honest pieces on motherhood. This book comprises 55 poems and prose including viral pieces, 'Dear Mama' & 'I Would Tell Her'. Jessica Urlichs shares her truths from a vulnerable place of becoming a new Mother. Written from the heart, Jessica's words are inspirational and relatable. 'From One Mom to a Mother' is written in a refreshingly honest tone that will touch the soul of so many on this same beautiful, yet challenging journey. Whether you laugh or cry you will put it down feeling less alone and having made a friend in a book . Jessica shares her passion and love for her children on this tale of self disc

In 1978, Grobel was invited to spend ten days on Brando's Pacific island where he and the actor discussed a range of topics including Hollywood, women, God, fatherhood and drugs. This book also contains subsequent conversations and Grobel's own observations. He has also written "The Hustons". Product details Format Hardback | 224 pages Dimensions 159 x 240mm | 450g

As the Clone Wars rage, victory or defeat lies in the hands of elite squads who take on the toughest assignments in the galaxy ... On a mission to sabotage a chemical weapon research facility on a Separatist-held planet, four clone troopers operate under the very noses of their enemies. The commandos are outnumbered and outgunned, deep behind enemy lines with no backup - and working with strangers instead of trusted team-mates. Matters don't improve when Darman, the squad's demolitions expert, gets separated from the others during planetfall. Even Darman's apparent good luck in meeting an inexperienced Padawan vanishes once Etain admits to her woeful inexperience. For the separated clone commandos and stranded Jedi, a long, dangerous journey lies ahead, through hostile territory brimming with Trandoshan slavers, Separatists, and suspicious natives. A single misstep could mean discovery ... and death. It's a virtual suicide mission for anyone - anyone except the Republic

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you're a visitor or a local looking for something different, let The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path show you a side of North and South Dakota you never knew existed. See the house Pa built during the annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in De Smet, South Dakota. Excavate mammoth bones in the Black Hills or spelunk in some of the world's largest caves. Dance to Norwegian fiddles at North America's largest Scandinavian festival, or lose yourself in the brilliant splendor of a powwow. So if you've "been there, done that" one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path. Product details Format Paperback | 240 pages

With his over 60 years experience in studying Chinese language, Mr. Hu wrote this astonishing book that is very unique and incredible useful for people who are eager to learn Chinese language fast, easy and have less hassles. This book provides well-designed instruction in spoken and written Mandarin, including sample characters and rich content presented incrementally and in detail. The learning process is carefully sequenced, and builds toward dialogues with a variety of exercises for self-study. Its content is easily transformed into class activities, and easily supplemented by other materials with both conversational and character lessons that can be used separately or together. This is a fundamental book for students and teachers in the field of Chinese language education. Product details Format

This is a selection of writings on themes of trauma and transformation, hope and anguish, in a time of reckoning. The first section offers biographical fragments about life after the bulldozer runs you over. How do you get up? How do you live with others who don't understand? How do you keep walking? They draw upon life experiences in Boston, Iona, and New Jersey. Faith is not so much about agreeing with doctrine, but a dynamic, active, seeking, questioning, trust in God. It includes both audacity and humility. The second section draws upon fragments of historical reflection, On Violent Innocence, Mourning, and Metanoia in New Jersey. This is an exploration of the principality of white racism, state-based violence, and exploitation of the poor. It asks the question: How did the Confederate flag get in the front window of the Presbyterian church on Lincoln's birthday? Some of the white terrorism that happened at the Capitol is prefigured here. Yet there is grace hidden in judgme

For centuries, Christians have marveled at the reality of God s healing power and divine miracles wrought through the hands of men and women who have dedicated their lives to Him. From the early Church to the twentieth century, people have flocked to these ministers in a desperate search for healing and understanding of the power of God. One such minister, known for his great boldness, was John G. Lake. He brought an air of intrigue, faith, and encouragement to hundreds of thousands of believers in the United States and abroad. Born in 1870 in Ontario, Canada, John G. Lake fought hard to survive a sorrowful childhood and make a material success of his life. Then, at the age of 37, he gave up all he had some report he gave up millions to seek God s divine purpose in his life. Within a year, Lake and his family ventured to Africa, bringing a storm of God's supernatural healing power. After five years, he left the African ministry he began, leaving a heritage of more than 1,000 preach

This comprehensive men's patternmaking text covers many different garment types and design elements, including patternmaking techniques for both woven and knit fabrics. The step-by-step format with accompanying detailed illustrations is appropriate for beginning to advanced students, as well as the industry professionals looking to sharpen their patternmaking skill. Photographs provide examples of completed garments on the dress form and clear illustrations are highlighted with color to show precisely what to do at each step of the patternmaking process. Noting the subtle difference between patternmaking for men versus women, Kim and Kim provide readers with a complete understanding of the male anatomy, how to take measurements and fitting techniques. Patternmaking for Menswear has a unique modular organization, moving from basic sloper development to detailing slim-fit versus classic-fit garments with design details grouped together to allow readers to combine them to create unlim

Trip ins Gestern Jana, 18, und Max, 21, verlieben sich ineinander, kurz nachdem Max nach Berlin gezogen ist. Die beiden sind glücklich - bis Max aus heiterem Himmel verschwindet. Jana begibt sich auf die Suche nach ihm und kommt Max' Vergangenheit auf die Spur, von der sie bislang keine Ahnung hatte: Max war drogensüchtig, und auch wenn er seit Längerem clean ist, hat ihn das Vergangene wieder eingeholt. Jana muss sich entscheiden, ob ihre Liebe groß genug ist, um auch zu dem neuen Max zu stehen. Product details For ages 14+ Format Paperback | 301 pages

On a perfect day, the hours stretch endlessly ahead. Scribbling with chalk, running with kites, digging for shells ... paddling, climbing, dreaming. Hour unfolds upon hour, with reassuring comfort and sleep beckoning at the end. CBCA shortlisted author, Danny Parker captures the simplicity, spontaneity and freedom of an idyllic childhood. Kate Greenaway and multiple CBCA winner Freya Blackwood's paintings of three children roaming a rolling beachside idyll capture the light-and even the smell and feel-of a perfect summer day. Perfect is balm for the soul. Product details Format Paperback | 32 pages

Jenny grew up in a house where no-one was safe. Born one of five children in the East End, her childhood was spent in squalor and terror. Her father's violent beatings, humiliations, and sexual abuse were part of daily life; her mother - also his sexual victim and savagely beaten - was no source of help. Deprived of love and all comforts, the children would turn to each other for support and to the only adult they could trust, Auntie. This is the story of how Jenny, her sister Kim and brother Laurence, not only survived but ultimately transcended the unimaginable degradations heaped on them. With the power of love, cunning, the blackest of black humour and an indestructible self-belief, Jenny eventually broke free of her past. Product details Format Paperback

Zur Metakritik der Erkenntnistheorie Studien über Husserl und die phänomenologischen Antinomien I. Kritik des logischen Absolutismus II. Spezies und Intention III. Zur Dialektik der erkenntnistheoretischen Begriffe IV. Das Wesen und das reine Ich Drei Studien zu Hegel Aspekte Erfahrungsgehalt Skoteinos oder Wie zu lesen sei Product details Format Paperback | 386 pages Dimensions 109 x 177 x 20mm

The #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan is now a major motion picture streaming on Disney+ This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself. Having spent twenty-seven years behind the glass walls of his enclosure in a shopping mall, Ivan has grown accustomed to humans watching him. He hardly ever thinks about his life in the jungle. Instead, Ivan occupies himself with television, his friends Stella and Bob, and painting. But when he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from the wild, he is forced to see their home, and his art, through new eyes. In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create an unforgettable story of friendship, art, and hope. T

Die Wikinger - verschrien als Met saufende, unkontrollierte Raufbolde aus dem Norden, bewundert als unerschrockene Entdecker und unbeirrbare Siedler. Doch wer waren die Wikinger wirklich und was haben die Seefahrer aus dem Norden mit Deutschland zu tun? Product details Format Hardback | 191 pages Dimensions 248 x 287 x 24mm Publication date 07 Apr 2020