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The Gardening Book An Accessible Guide to Growing Houseplants, Flowers, and Vegetables for Your Ideal Garden, US Edition


Free Download The Gardening Book: An Accessible Guide to Growing Houseplants, Flowers, and Vegetables for Your Ideal Garden, US Edition by Monty Don
English | April 9th, 2024 | ISBN: 0593797795 | 352 pages | True EPUB | 248.27 MB
A fresh approach to gardening by bestselling author and England’s favorite gardener Monty Don.

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Emerging Fields in Easy Language and Accessible Communication Research


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English | ISBN: 3732909220 | 2023 | 484 pages | PDF | 34 MB
This volume presents current research and practices in the field of Easy Language and accessible communication. The publication of this volume was inspired by two international events, namely the International Easy Language Day Conference (IELD), and the panel The Social Role of Translation into Easy and Plain Languages at the IATIS conference. By bringing together findings from different corpus-driven, cognitive and automation approaches in accessible communication research and providing insights into current projects of the emerging field of accessible health communication, the volume captures the dynamic and rapidly evolving nature of the field. Silvia Hansen-Schirra is Professor for English Linguistics and Translation Studies at the Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU), Faculty of Translation Studies, and Director of the Translation & Cognition Center. Christiane Maaß is Professor for Media Linguistics at the University of Hildesheim, Institute for Translatology and Specialised Communication, and Director of the Research Centre for Easy Language. Silvana Deilen and Anke Tardel are research associates at the JGU, and Sergio Hernández Garrido at the University of Hildesheim.

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101 Accessible Vacations Travel Ideas for Wheelers and Slow Walkers


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English | ISBN: 1932603433 | 2007 | 338 pages | PDF | 11 MB
101 Accessible Vacations: Travel Ideas for Wheelers and Slow Walkers is the first guidebook dedicated exclusively to wheelchair-accessible destinations, lodgings and recreational opportunities. Penned by Candy B. Harrington, the editor of Emerging Horizons, this new title focuses on the vacation planning needs of wheelchair-users and slow walkers.

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Meridian Systems Yoga A Gentle & Accessible Method That Combines Yoga & Traditional Chinese Medicine


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2020 | 129 Pages | ISBN: 1087090504 | EPUB | 3 MB
Meridian Systems Yoga is an innovative method that utilizes elements of Traditional Chinese Medicine through a basic and easy practice. It uses yoga postures to stimulate Qi (pronounced Chi) flow and remove Qi blockages of particular meridian groups in the body, balancing and harmonizing the body’s organs and energies, bringing forth physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.Meridian Systems Yoga’s asanas (postures) are designed to fit the needs of everyone, from people that never practiced yoga before to advanced yogis. It turns traditional yoga into a universal practice that everyone can access, regardless of age, body type, or fitness level.This method allows you to design your own practice according to your individual physical and emotional needs.

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Mathematics Research for the Beginning Student Accessible Projects for Students Before Calculus


Free Download Mathematics Research for the Beginning Student: Accessible Projects for Students Before Calculus (Foundations for Undergraduate Research in Mathematics) by Eli E. Goldwyn, Sandy Ganzell, Aaron Wootton
English | November 25, 2022 | ISBN: 3031085590 | 327 pages | MOBI | 20 Mb
Mathematics research opportunities for undergraduate students have grown significantly in recent years, but accessible research topics for first- and second-year students with minimal experience beyond high school mathematics are still hard to find. To address this need, this volume provides beginning students with specific research projects and the tools required to tackle them. Most of these projects are accessible to students who have not yet taken Calculus, but students who know some Calculus will find plenty to do here as well. Chapters are self-contained, presenting projects students can pursue, along with essential background material and suggestions for further reading. Suggested prerequisites are noted at the beginning of each chapter. Some topics covered include:games on graphsmodeling of biological systemsmosaics and virtual knotsmathematics for sustainable humanitymathematical epidemiologyMathematics Research for the Beginning Student, Volume 1 will appeal to undergraduate students at two- and four-year colleges who are interested in pursuing mathematics research projects. Faculty members interested in serving as advisors to these students will find ideas and guidance as well. This volume will also be of interest to advanced high school students interested in exploring mathematics research for the first time. A separate volume with research projects for students who have already studied calculus is also available.

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Mathematics Research for the Beginning Student Accessible Projects for Students After Calculus


Free Download Mathematics Research for the Beginning Student: Accessible Projects for Students After Calculus (Foundations for Undergraduate Research in Mathematics) by Eli E. Goldwyn, Sandy Ganzell, Aaron Wootton
English | November 18, 2022 | ISBN: 3031085639 | 317 pages | MOBI | 24 Mb
Mathematics research opportunities for undergraduate students have grown significantly in recent years, but accessible research topics for first- and second-year students are still hard to find. To address this need, this volume provides beginning students who have already had some exposure to calculus with specific research projects and the tools required to tackle them. Chapters are self-contained, presenting projects students can pursue, along with essential background material and suggestions for further reading. In addition to calculus, some of the later chapters require prerequisites such as linear algebra and statistics. Suggested prerequisites are noted at the beginning of each chapter. Some topics covered include:lattice walks in the planestatistical modeling of survival databuilding blocks and geometrymodeling of weather and climate changemathematics of risk and insuranceMathematics Research for the Beginning Student, Volume 2 will appeal to undergraduate students at two- and four-year colleges who are interested in pursuing mathematics research projects. Faculty members interested in serving as advisors to these students will find ideas and guidance as well. This volume will also be of interest to advanced high school students interested in exploring mathematics research for the first time. A separate volume with research projects for students who have not yet studied calculus is also available.

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3D Printing Introduction to Accessible, Affordable Desktop 3D Printing (Synthesis Lectures on Digital Circuits & Systems)


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English | November 22, 2022 | ISBN: 3031193490 | 188 pages | MOBI | 17 Mb
This book is an introduction to the wide and varied world of 3D printing―an incredible technology used across an ever-growing list of industries. As 3D printing continues to skyrocket in popularity, it’s increasingly important to understand how these machines work and how to apply 3D printing technology to personal and professional interests. More important still, this book highlights how surprisingly easy 3D printers can be to use, even for readers who don’t consider themselves particularly tech-savvy.

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Making Library Websites Accessible A Practical Guide for Librarians


Free Download Laura Francabandera, "Making Library Websites Accessible: A Practical Guide for Librarians"
English | 2018 | ISBN: 1538108224 | EPUB | pages: 166 | 3.0 mb
Every person has the right to access information and the right to succeed, regardless of their capabilities or the challenges they face. These challenges can be even more difficult when accessing information online. Libraries often adopt new web technologies in an effort to quickly and widely promote information access and education, but they must always be aware that not all patrons are able to access those technologies in the same manner and at the same level.

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