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This book presents a novel approach to discussing how to research language teacher cognition and practice. An introductory chapter by the editors and an overview of the research field by Simon Borg precede eight case studies written by new researchers, each of which focuses on one approach to collecting data. These approaches range from questionnaires and focus groups to think aloud, stimulated recall, and oral reflective journals. Each case study is commented on by a leading expert in the field - JD Brown, Martin Bygate, Donald Freeman, Alan Maley, Jerry Gebhard, Thomas Farrell, Susan Gass, and Jill Burton. Readers are encouraged to enter the conversation by reflecting on a set of questions and tasks in each chapter.
Leading clinicians and scientists in solid organ transplantation review the current status of the field and describe cutting-edge techniques for detecting the immune response to the allografted organ. The authors present the latest techniques for HLA typing, detecting HLA antibodies, and monitoring T-cell response, and examine more specialized methods utilizing proteomics, laser dissection microscopy, and real-time polymerase chain reaction. The area of tolerance induction and reprogramming of the immune system is also covered, along with a discussion of up-to-date methods of organ preservation, of today's optimal immunosuppressive drug regimens, as well as the difficulty of mimicking chronic rejection in experimental models. Introductory chapters provide a theoretical update on current practices in renal, liver, islet, and lung transplantation and on the pathways of antigen presentation and chronic rejection.
Frankie Frain is an independent filmmaker, animator, and podcaster, best known for feature films such as A-Bo the Humonkey and Sexually Frank, and viral cartoons that lampoon Hollywood directors. In 2013, he directed his fourth feature film titled Having Fun Up There (written by Geoff Tarulli), a story about an artist in crisis. Here, Frankie describes the entire story behind Having Fun Up There, including the films that preceded, the writing and casting, the nine grueling production days, the edit and color correction, and the film festival circuit and distribution woes. Learn about the technology, techniques, and philosophies behind Frankie and crew's production, in this entertaining tool for any beginning filmmaker.
Jon Ryan's suspended animation flight into the 100-year future almost ends in disaster when his craft crash-lands on a deadly forbidding, radioactive planet. Just managing to activate one of his cargos sending booths containing a mechanical robotic ABEX figure, he is able to receive help from Earth before the radiation can finish him off. In turn, Jon uses that magic booth to teleport himself to the safety of that future Earth. To him, the wonders of this new world are mind boggling, as he is assimilated into it, praised and revered by the people of a power-starved world, for succeeding in reaching a radioactive ore supply that promises to power the world's fusion processes for eons to come....
Rigged exposes a cover-up at the highest level on both sides of the Atlantic, upending the official story of the biggest scandal since the global financial crisis. It picks up where The Big Short leaves off, as the dark clouds of the financial crisis gather. Banks' health is judged by an interest rate called Libor (the London Interbank Offered Rate). The higher the Libor, the worse off the bank; too high and it's goodnight Vienna. Libor is heading skywards. To save themselves from collapse, nationalisation and loss of bonuses, banks instruct traders to manipulate Libor down – a criminal practice known as lowballing. Outraged, traders turn whistleblowers, alerting the authorities. As Rigged...
Mandy had lost everything after her whole family was killed in an accident. She blamed herself for the accident. Then Ryan shows up and he has doubts that it was an accident. Together they begin to investigate and along the way realize that something doesn’t add up. Mandy has been in love with Ryan all of her life. Ryan and Mandy realize that they have real feelings for each other, but first they need to solve the mystery. By doing so maybe Mandy can find her forgiveness and allow love to come into her life.
Times of Harvest is an End Times short story collection based off the End Times Saga series of novels. Jonathan Tsosie - an Arizona Navajo, who becomes a Christian as a youth while spending a summer with a Christian family in Phoenix. Becomes a law enforcement officer for the Nation as an adult. Helps fellow Christians avoid government authorities. Laura Hall - A high school student who is the senior class treasurer for her school. Is a dedicated Christian. Ends up at Camp 13 when the government rounds up all the Christians. Jon Ryan - The family doctor for the Atwood's in Nebraska. Starts his career around the time the United States Health Service comes into being. Skips around government regulations for many years before the government finds out. Xavier Doolittle - The head of the Secret Service at the White House. Is a back-sliding Christian and we read about the back story of what led him in that direction.
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