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This Special Issue gathers a collection of 10 recent studies focused on multiple aspects of salamanders, from life history traits to conservation assessments, encompassing the wide variability in their distribution, ecology, behavior, and multiple phenotypic traits.

This reprint, Application of Geophysical Data Interpretation in Geological and Mineral Potential Mapping, published by MDPI, is a compilation of scientific papers on new interpretation results in geological and mineral potential mapping using geophysical methods such as seismic, electrical resistivity, gravity and magnetic methods. It also provides some new methodologies for a variety of geophysical methods to aid geological methods with an emphasis on mineral exploration.

Structural health monitoring (SHM) and non-destructive testing (NDT) have gained significant importance for civil, mechanical, aerospace, and offshore structures. Nowadays, we can find SHM and NDT applications being used on various structures with very different requirements. However, the practical implementation of strategies for the detection of structural damage to real structures outside of laboratory conditions is always one of the most demanding tasks for engineers. Moreover, the processing and interpretation of the massive amount of data generated through the long-term monitoring of large and complex structures (e.g., bridges, buildings, ships, aircrafts, wind turbines, pipes, etc.) has become an emerging challenge that needs to be addressed by the community. This Topic brings together the most established as well as newly emerging SHM and NDT approaches that can be used for the detection and evaluation of defects and damage development in large-scale or full-scale structures. After a strict peer-review process, 44 papers were published, which represent the most recent progress of SHM and NDT methods/techniques for aerospace, civil, mechanical, and offshore infrastructures.

C'est parti. Je suis un coureur. Sur le terrain, et de jupons. J'adore les femmes, et elles m'adorent en retour. À la seconde où je vois Zoe, je sais que j'ai envie d'elle. Comme un fou. Elle a des courbes qui n'en finissent pas, mais elle les cache sous de vilains tailleurs. Ça ne fait qu'attiser mon désir - et j'ai l'habitude d'avoir le dernier mot. Le problème... c'est qu'elle est censée me tirer d'un petit problème légal. Sortir avec mon avocate est complètement interdit. Du moins, c'est ce que dit Zoe. Mais elle dit beaucoup d'autres choses. Mon avocate, chaude comme la braise, est très professionnelle et parfaitement innocente. À vos marques. Prêts. Partez. Elle sera mienne. Il n'y a qu'une seule chose que je n'avais pas envisagée. C'était que je serais sien.*Une histoire d'amour dans le monde du sport, en un tome.

For readers of Atomic Habits and Grit, a top performance psychologist, who has coached elite athletes, surgeons, and business leaders, shares her proven plan to getting the best results when the pressure is on.What do a major league baseball catcher struggling with pop ups, an operating room doctor tense before a surgery, and a slumping sixteen-year-old tennis prodigy all have in common? They’re elite performers who are not achieving excellence, and they’re not sure how to improve. Enter Dr. Dana Sinclair. For more than twenty years, Dr. Dana has worked with the best of the best to improve results, from NFL, MLB, NBA, and NHL teams to IndyCar drivers and Olympic athletes. She helps performers shift their focus and deliver optimal performance in high-pressure moments that define greatness. Her methods also work for students and teachers, business leaders and managers—anyone motivated to improve. Her approach is simple: figure out what gets in your way, develop actions to address it in the moment, and then stick to the plan. It’s not about how you feel, it’s about what you do! Now, for the first time, her method to improve performance is available to everyone. In Part One of Dialed In, Dr. Dana shares her key concepts: -the true nature of confidence (it’s overrated) -the difference between good routines and unhelpful superstitions -good communicating vs. common bad advice -why character is better than talent, and much more In Part Two, she takes us through her three-step process for making your own performance plans, with five helpful examples to illustrate how it’s done. There are also leading questions and quick tips to help you better develop your personalized performance plan for whatever challenges you face. Simple, smart, and effective, Dialed In is like having your own performance coach in your back pocket.

"The ultimate guide to hidden fishing streams in the heart of the bustling DFW Metroplex. From quick outing to day-long excursion, find accessible, scenic spots for unforgettable angling experiences, all easily accessible from a dog park, a paved trail, or a green space provided by the city-along with free parking!"--

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Marko Kosta, founder of SK8 GYM and head skateboarding instructor who exclusively focuses on teaching new adults (i.e Later Skaters) the art of skateboarding using a safe, guided and fun learning method, has published a guide for learning skateboarding later in life, named LATER SKATER. It's a comprehensive and essential companion tool to breaking down the barriers of entry for first time adults trying skateboarding later in life. Marko has taught over 200 first time adults to skate and has refined his curriculum over 10+ years and now for the first time ever, this Ultimate Guide is available in eBook and paperback formats. This concise guide is packed with insights from teaching adults for over a decade will get you rolling and enjoying plethora of benefits skateboarding offers without spinning your wheels and no matter your age, gender or learning style. Be sure to visit www.sk8gym.com to book your skateboarding lesson with coach Marko.

Why, when eleven guys we don't know win a sporting event, do tens of millions of others think they've won something? This is the first book to show that philosophy may not be as boring as it seems, and soccer may not be as futile as it seems.

A rousing history of the penalty kick and its introduction in English football by a famed British writer & editor.Football, in the 1880s, was a rough and dangerous game. To address the abhorrent state of the sport, William McCrum, an amateur Irish goalkeeper and the author's great-grandfather, proposed the penalty kick, a new and drastic sanction introduced to the game in 1891. For over a hundred years, this extraordinary phenomenon has not only regulated the conduct of football (also known as soccer) but has also inspired game theories and infiltrated classics of contemporary literature.An enthralling portrait of a lost age, The Penalty Kick: The Story of a Gamechanger is a family history, a social history, and a history of the world's most popular sport. It considers an extraordinary phenomenon as it examines the penalty kick’s psychological—even philosophical—grip on our imaginations, with its distillation of risk and chance into the penalty shoot-out, an all-or-nothing moment.

Estella Miele is running. Running from the death of her parents and twin brother. She's sprinting and stumbling from the guilt that chases her over causing the accident. A failed fastpitch star she tracks across the country she moves in with her best friend Zoey and tries to find peace by throwing herself into her studies. If she can keep her head down and finish her last year of school then she can separate the old Ella, and the new. But Harbor University has other plans for her. Silas Shore hires her as the medical team's intern and thrusts her into the world of Hornets baseball without hesitation.Captain Arlo King is a legacy all-star pitcher with a bad attitude and a dark past. A tangled history with his brother threatens to unravel everything. But he sets his sights on winning it all; he doesn't have time to be anything but focused. His team is falling apart, and his championship slipping through his fingers. When Ella barrels into his life he's unsure of how to stop her from unraveling everything he's ever known. She's sweet, caring and broken in ways he could never understand. Slowly his priorities shift, opening his eyes to something other than baseball and his tortured past.

Discover the remarkable NASA spacecraft that have captured our imaginations for decades.

Can Rocky Race lead her team to victory? Rocky is so excited: she is going to the California Soccer Championships! With only weeks to go until the big match, Rocky is starting to... get nervous? Why is she having nightmares, and dreading training after school? Everyone is counting on her, and she knows that winning the championship gives her a better chance of going pro. With so much pressure, will Rocky be able to step up and take the winning shot? The exciting sequel in The Soccer Diaries series starring Rocky Race, a British footballer looking to make it big. Perfect for fans of Up For Air and The Kicks!

"For dock lovers and daydreamers"One wealthy family.One beautiful cottage.Many summers of secrets.More than a decade after tragedy strikes, Colin Montgomery returns to the Wynward's Muskoka cottage to spend one last summer with the marvelous Miss Elizabeth. As a child, he was saved by the Wynward family. Ultimately it's Colin who saves the Wynwards.Shy, orphaned Colin Montgomery appears to finally have it all: an ivy-league education, a century-old, lakeside cottage in Muskoka, and a benefactor in the marvelous "Miss Elizabeth" Wynward, the shrewd, champagne-swilling mistress of Pittsburgh's Wynward Steel. Colin spends idyllic summers of the 1970s alongside the spirited yet troubled Wynward grandchildren. They swim, they sail, they fall in love, they ride in glossy wooden launches. But when tragedy strikes, the Wynwards are ripped away from the lake, away from each other. Fifteen years later, with the grand lady's health failing, it's up to Colin to bring them together. With help from old family photographs, he must take on the charming force that is Miss Elizabeth to unravel family secrets and uncover what really happened.By welcoming him into the family as a child, the Wynwards rescued Colin. Ultimately it's Colin who rescues the Wynwards.loriknowles.comPRAISE FOR SUMMERS WITH MISS ELIZABETH!"For dock lovers and daydreamers."-Wendie Donabie, Muskoka Author & Artist "This novel is a must-read, powerful tour de force. Knowles skillfully explores the strength and fragility of the human condition, effortlessly weaving themes of love & loss, family, class, and the destructive power of secrets. The writing is rich and lush, taking you on a compelling whirlwind journey of discovery that will leave you breathless."-Cindy Watson, award-winning and best-selling author of The Art of Feminine Negotiation and Out of Darkness"With unforgettable characters, Summers With Miss Elizabeth is an emotionally charged saga in which to lose yourself.-Beverley Brewer, author of Dance Into The Light: a memoir

Too Dark City, a neo-noir novel, set in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1948, features a black detective, Moses Webb, and his side kick, Harry Martensen, a radioman and photographer.

The book explores the profound insights of Seyyed Hossein Nasr, an Islamic scholar, on the ecological crisis and its underlying causes. Nasr argues that the dominance of scientism, which prioritizes contemporary science as the sole source of knowledge, has led to a destructive relationship between humans and nature. He proposes that restoring the religious perspective is crucial for finding a lasting solution to the ecological problem.The book delves into Nasr's comprehensive body of work, covering diverse subjects such as Islamic philosophy, Islamic art, Islamic science, Sufism, and the ecological crisis. Nasr's approach advocates for a holistic and inclusive philosophy that draws inspiration from the perennial philosophy and the principles of Islam. He emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with our spiritual heritage and rediscovering reverence for the natural world. The book also discusses the relevance and applicability of Nasr's ideas to non-Islamic cultures and societies.This is a unique study into the work of an important Islamic scholar and ecologist. The key audience includes scholars and researchers interested in Islamic philosophy, environmental ethics, and the intersection of religion and ecology.

Stay strong. Stay active. Stay healthy. "It’s never too late to lift weights: Older bodies can still build muscle" (Washington Post). The Strength Training Bible for Seniors is the only book you need to be fit and feel young in your fifties and beyond.Science shows us that an active lifestyle helps us flourish and is one of the keys to a long life. Strength training—whether in your core, arms, legs, or back—is an essential component of a fitness routine regardless of your age. The Strength Training Bible for Seniors covers all your workout needs: stretching, core strength, weight and resistance training, and kettlebell workouts to help you build muscle, tone your body, be flexible, and be your best. The Strength Training Bible for Seniors presents functional exercises carefully adapted and tested to provide comprehensive and customizable total-body workouts for people 50 years and older. Step-by-step photos and explanatory captions make it easy for anyone from the fitness novice to the lifetime athlete to train smart and stay fit for life. These progressive programs provide everything you need to: Get stronger Build muscle Avoid injury Improve posture Develop low-back health Foster core stability and flexibility Increase hand-eye coordination Boost mind-body awareness Enhance sports performance The exercises and workout programs in The Strength Training Bible for Seniors will help you build and maintain strong muscles in the abs, obliques, back, arms, legs, shoulders, and butt. What are you waiting for?

A Comprehensive Guide to Mastering the 2024 GED Mathematics TestEmbark on a transformative journey towards securing your General Education Development (GED) certification with Canadian GED Math for Beginners. This meticulously crafted guide stands as a beacon for those aspiring to conquer the mathematical challenges presented by the 2024 GED test. Designed to align seamlessly with the latest test guidelines, this book not only serves as a robust foundation in mathematics but also as a bridge to higher education and professional advancement within Canada.Navigating Through the Mathematical Landscape: A Synergistic ApproachStructured Learning Path: Begin with foundational concepts and gradually ascend to more complex mathematical theories, ensuring a solid grounding in each subject area.Interactive Learning Experience: Each chapter is supplemented with QR codes and dedicated web links, leading readers to an online repository of detailed lessons, illustrative examples, and practical exercises.Comprehensive Coverage: From basic arithmetic to advanced algebra and geometry, every topic is covered in depth, adhering to the 2024 GED test specifications.Integrated Video Lessons: Visual learners will appreciate the carefully curated video tutorials that complement the written content, providing clear, step-by-step instructions on challenging topics.Dynamic Worksheets: Engage with dynamic worksheets that reinforce learning through practice, enhancing retention and application skills.A Gateway to Mastery: Enhanced Features for Optimal LearningOnline Course: The book is paired with an online course, tailored to reinforce each mathematical concept.Innovative QR Code Integration: Each topic is enriched with a QR code, granting instant access to a comprehensive suite of learning materials, including detailed lessons, exercises, video tutorials, and worksheets.Solution Keys for Self-Assessment: Complete solutions are provided for all exercises and questions, enabling learners to track their progress and identify areas needing further review.Empowering Your Mathematical JourneyCanadian GED Math for Beginners is more than just a book; it is a holistic learning ecosystem designed to empower individuals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence required to excel in the GED Mathematics test. Whether you are a returning student, an adult learner, or someone looking to refine their mathematical prowess, this guide offers a tailored, accessible, and engaging pathway to success.Conquering Mathematical Challenges with ConfidenceThe combination of traditional learning methods with modern technological integration makes Canadian GED Math for Beginners a pioneering resource in GED preparation. By leveraging this comprehensive guide, learners are equipped not only to meet the rigorous demands of the 2024 GED test but also to establish a lifelong appreciation for mathematics.Embark on your journey towards GED success with "Canadian GED Math for Beginners" and unlock the doors to academic and professional opportunities. With this book in hand, mastering the mathematics section of the GED test becomes not just an achievable goal, but an enjoyable journey of intellectual discovery and growth. Ideal for self-study and classroom usage!

From the beloved and bestselling author of The Soul of an Octopus and The Hummingbirds' Gift comes a splendid celebration of one of nature's most lovable birds-- the unassuming yet mighty chicken!

"Third Ear braids together personal narrative with scholarly inquiry to examine the power of listening to build interpersonal empathy and social transformation. A child of Holocaust survivors, Rosner shares stories from growing up in a home where six languages were spoken to interrogate how diverse areas of scholarship such as psychotherapy, neurolinguistics, and creativity can illuminate the complex ways we are impacted by the sounds and silences of others"--

Make it out of the pit stop, get your engines ready, and celebrate all things F1 by learning about the world's legendary drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, and renowned teams like Ferrari, Mercedes, McLaren, and Williams.Whether you are a lifelong Formula 1 fan or just starting to enjoy the adrenaline-filled motor sport, this book is the perfect companion. With The Ultimate Formula 1 Trivia Book, you can learn all about the famous circuits and their races, including life-changing accidents as well as the manufacturing and development of the fastest cars. You’ll find the answer to the most burning questions regarding the sport, including: What F1 rivalry was the 2013 Ron Howard film Rush based on? Who is the youngest Formula 1 driver? Which driver suffered horrific burns in a crash during the 1976 German Grand Prix and returned to racing a few weeks later? What disaster got car racing banned for a time in several European countries? And more! Additionally, you'll get all the extra facts about legendary drivers like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen and some insights on the world's renowned teams like Ferrari, McLaren, and Williams.

"Glaciers figure prominently in both ancient and contemporary narratives around the world. They inspire art and literature. They spark both fear and awe. And they give and take life. In The Age of Melt, environmental journalist Lisa Baril explores the deep-rooted cultural connection between humans and ice through time. Thousands of organic artifacts are emerging from patches of melting ice in mountain ranges around the world. Archaeologists are in a race against time to find them before they disappear forever. In entertaining and enlightening prose, Baril travels from the Alps to the Andes, investigating what these artifacts teach us about climate and culture. But this is not a chronicle of loss. The Age of Melt explores what these artifacts reveal about culture, wilderness, and what we gain when we rethink our relationship to the world and its most precious and ephemeral substance--ice."--

A vital narrative history of 1970s pro basketball, and the Black players who shaped the NBA Against a backdrop of ongoing resistance to racial desegregation and strident calls for Black Power, the NBA in the 1970s embodied the nation’s imagined descent into disorder. A new generation of Black players entered the league then, among them Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Spencer Haywood, and the press and public were quick to blame this cohort for the supposed decline of pro basketball, citing drugs, violence, and greed. Basketball became a symbol for post-civil rights America: the rules had changed, allowing more Black people onto the playing field, and now they were ruining everything. Enter Black Ball, a gripping history and corrective in which scholar Theresa Runstedtler expertly rewrites basketball’s “Dark Ages.” Weaving together a deep knowledge of the game with incisive social analysis, Dr. Runstedtler argues that this much-maligned period was pivotal to the rise of the modern-day NBA. Black players introduced an improvisational style derived from the playground courts of their neighborhoods. They also challenged the team owners’ autocratic power, garnering higher salaries and increased agency. Their skills, style, and savvy laid the foundation for the global popularity and profitability of the league we know today.

Find out what all the pickleball fuss is about in this all-you-need-to-know book by the PPA Tour's lead reporter, Hannah Johns. . .What in the world is pickleball? Where did it come from? And why is everyone and their neighbor talking about it?All the answers you seek can be found in Picklemania: The Silly Sport that Got Us All Obsessed. In this must-read, aficionado Hannah Johns is your guide to all things pickleball. Not only is Johns a lead reporter for the Professional Pickleball Association Tour, but the sister of pros Ben Johns (world #1) and Collin Johns (world top five)! This book will teach you everything you need to know about the sport with the peculiar plastic ball that has taken America by storm and captivated the masses and celebrity icons alike. From its historical origins and rules to the professional circuit and tour wars, Picklemania offers a behind-the-scenes look at the game through the eyes of one of pickleball’s most familiar faces, and answers questions you may have about:—Kickstarting your pickleball journey —Choosing a paddle —Entering your first tournament —The merge of PPA and Major League Pickleball —Tour gossip and pro player personalities —Booking the perfect pickleball vacation, and much much more! Whether you are a beginner looking to learn the ins-and-outs or a seasoned professional wanting to expand your knowledge, Picklemania has something for everyone. So what are you waiting for? Give this little book a flip-through and see what all the pickleball buzz is about!

Celebrate 10 years of running with Believe Training Journal, the best-selling comprehensive training journal from professional runners, now updated with even more wisdom, quotes, insights, and tools that will fire up every aspirational athlete's dreams and ambitions.A good running journal makes the miles make sense. Pro athletes Lauren Fleshman and Roísín McGettigan-Dumas created the original Believe Training Journal to help you become the runner you were meant to be. Now, drawing from ten more years of lived experience as coaches, researchers, counselors and parents, this incredible tool just got even better. This revised and updated edition celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Believe community coming together to set goals, do the work, learn what works and what doesn’t, keep their heads in the game, overcome obstacles, identify blindspots, be kind to themselves, and enjoy the whole process. The Believe Training Journal has it all: designated grids for recording workout information as well as space to process and plan. The journal offers a full year of undated weeks, an annual calendar, worksheets, quizzes, tips and tools, and plenty of room to record your training journey. The twelve essays accompanying each month have been revised to reflect new wisdom and research, and are jampacked with lessons and insights on training, racing, recovery, mindset and more. Lauren and Ro and well over 100,000 users to date know there’s incredible power in the handwritten logging and reflection process that you won’t get online. Use this training tool to learn more from your runs, to dig deeper, to stay healthier, and to find more meaning in the journey. In the end you’ll be a wiser athlete and have a keepsake and reference for years to come.

As a two-time Super Bowl champion, three-time Pro-Bowler, first-round draft pick, and former Jim Thorpe Award recipient, Malcolm Jenkins knows a thing or two about winning.Over the course of his thirteen-year NFL career, the now retired defensive back’s triumphs extend beyond that on the football field. As a successful entrepreneur, he has seen the blossoming of his business ventures with an eponymous company, Malcolm Inc., and a media conglomerate called Listen Up Media. As a philanthropist, he strives to make a positive difference in the lives of young people in underserved communities through The Malcolm Jenkins Foundation. And as the father of two daughters, he understands the challenges of loving his children, and preparing them for an often unkind and hostile world. But for every triumph, there is a tragedy, for every loss, a lesson. In What Winners Won’t Tell You, Jenkins shares the insight he’s gained from winning and losing alike. One moment, Jenkins is riding high from being the only NFL player to have Super Bowl victories against Hall of Fame quarterbacks, Peyton Manning and Tom Brady and then he’s navigating the harrowing low of a divorce from the mother of his children. In another moment he’s advocating for the advances of Black people in America, and then feuding publicly about the direction of this advocacy. Providing fans and readers alike with an intimate portrayal of life on and off the field, detailed breakdowns of his great moments against the games premiere players, and poignant reflections about what it means to straddle the narrow line between victory and defeat, this “thoughtful memoir” (Kirkus Reviews) is the best kept secret for those who want to know what it takes to be a champion.