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This handbook offers a comprehensive overview on issues facing Sri Lanka and an overview delineating some key moments in the country's contemporary polity, economy, and sociality.

First published in 1987, Social Problems and Mental Health presents a sophisticated response to the whole question of what constitutes a social problem, with nearly fifty entries giving a range of perspectives on the main problem issues of our age.

This Handbook is the first to consider the interrelated subjects of gender and sexuality in the Eastern Roman empire from an interdisciplinary perspective.

#1 New York Times Bestseller! Get thousands of facts at your fingertips with this essential resource: sports, pop culture, science and technology, U.S. history and government, world geography, business, and so much more.The World Almanac® is America’s bestselling reference book of all time, with more than 83 million copies sold. For more than 150 years, this compendium of information has been the authoritative source for school, library, business, and home. The 2025 edition of The World Almanac reviews the biggest events of 2024 and will be your go-to source for questions on any topic in the upcoming year. Praised as a “treasure trove of political, economic, scientific and educational statistics and information” by The Wall Street Journal, The World Almanac and Book of Facts will answer all of your trivia needs effortlessly.Features include:Special Feature: Election 2024: The World Almanac provides a comprehensive look at the entire 2024 election process, from the roller coaster of the early primaries to state and county presidential voting results and coverage of House, Senate, and gubernatorial races.2024—Top 10 News Topics: The editors of The World Almanac list the top stories that held the world's attention in 2024. 2024—Year in Sports: Hundreds of pages of trivia and statistics that are essential for any sports fan, featuring complete coverage of the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and the 2024 World Series. 2024—Year in Pictures: Striking full-color images from around the world in 2024, covering news, entertainment, science, and sports. 2024—Offbeat News Stories: The World Almanac editors found some of the strangest news stories of the year. World Almanac Editors' Picks: Time Capsule: The World Almanac lists the items that most came to symbolize the year 2024. The World at a Glance: This annual feature of The World Almanac provides a quick look at the surprising stats and curious facts that define the changing world. Other Highlights: More new data to help understand the world, including housing costs, immigration statistics, public schools and test scores, streaming TV and movie ratings, and much more.

A spectacularly illustrated field guide to the amphibians and reptiles of California California is home to more than 200 species of reptiles and amphibians that can be found in an extraordinary array of habitats, from coastal temperate rainforests with giant redwoods to southeastern deserts offering dazzling wildflower displays each spring. California Amphibians and Reptiles covers every species and subspecies in this biodiverse region of the United States, with outstanding color photography and in-depth species accounts that draw on the latest findings on taxonomy and distribution. Setting a new standard for regional field guides, this state-of-the-art field guide will serve as the definitive reference for California's amphibian and reptile fauna for many years to come.Covers all 209 species of amphibians and reptiles found in CaliforniaFeatures hundreds of stunning photos that illustrate geographic and within-species variation as well as differences between males, females, and youngIncludes first-ever color images and species accounts for newly discovered speciesShows every species and subspecies in full color on a white backgroundDepicts all amphibian larvae in breathtaking color illustrationsDetailed species accounts describe key identification features, similar species, habitat, range and elevation, activity and behavior, diet, reproduction, and conservationProvides updated status of all threatened, endangered, nonnative, and special concern speciesAccurate range maps reflect contemporary and, where applicable, historical distributions in light of significant habitat loss across the stateAn invaluable resource for amateur naturalists, resource managers, and professional herpetologists

Journey through the enigmatic beauty of Romanian idioms in this whimsical exploration by Johanna Marin. Meander along the path where language diverges from the picturesque vistas of Transylvania to the dynamic urban heartbeat of Bucharest. This is more than just a walk through the linguistics of a country known for its vampiric lore - it's a dance through a language bursting with poetry and charm. As one of the oldest tongues still in conversation today, Romanian bears the imprints of diverse cultures: from the exotic hues of Asian tribes by the Black Sea to the stern echoes of Germanic settlements in the Carpathians. Marin guides you through this linguistic treasure trove filled with satire, kindness, cheekiness, and delight; a radiant blend capable of stirring laughter or provoking profound thought within moments. Relax with a glass of wine or a warm cup of tea and immerse yourself in this love letter to Romania, a celebration of the charm and vitality of its Latin spirit. Get lost among idioms, stumble upon fascinating tales, and revel in the quirky wisdom that has been passed down through generations. For those who can trace their roots back to this enchanting land, may this book serve as a heartwarming bridge to your vibrant heritage. This is a testament to the resilience, tenacity, and zest for life that is so quintessentially Romanian. Johanna Marin invites you to laugh, reflect, and fall head over heels for the spirit of Romania - in all its linguistic wonder. Cu drag, as they say - with love. Embrace the adventure.

This Persian dictionary uses charts to show the derivation of each word from its Indo-European and other root(s) and explains the etymology of over 3400 Persian words through 40 different languages.

Want to wow your friends with cool nature facts they've never heard? "Dexter Informa's Interesting Facts About Nature" is your secret weapon to being the most interesting person in the room!This book is part of a fun series by Dexter Informa. Flip through pages packed with surprising facts about the wild world around us. Every fact is a new surprise!Imagine being the go-to person for awesome trivia. With this book, you'll have stories and facts that no one else knows, making you the star of any chat!Ready to level up your trivia game? Dive into Dexter Informa's world of cool facts. Get you copy today and start impressing everyone with what you learn! Or add to your basket as an excellent gift for someone you know that loves facts and trivia!

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a multidisciplinary branch of computer science that aims to create systems capable of performing tasks that would typically require human intelligence. These tasks include problem-solving, pattern recognition, planning, language understanding, and perception, among others.Logic-Based AI: In the early days of AI, the primary approach was logic-based. This means systems were designed to operate based on a set of predefined rules. Expert systems, which were dominant in the 1970s and 1980s, are classic examples of this. They relied on a base of knowledge and a set of rules to make decisions or provide answers.Learning-Based AI: With advancements in computational power and the availability of vast amounts of data, the paradigm shifted towards machine learning, a subset of AI. Instead of manually entering rules, systems are now trained using data. The system 'learns' from this data and can then make predictions or decisions based on it. This approach has powered breakthroughs in many areas, from image and speech recognition to game playing and natural language processing.Neural networks and their deep learning variants are at the forefront of this learning-based AI revolution, inspired by the human brain's structure and function.While logic-based AI systems are deterministic and can be easily explained, learning-based AI, especially deep learning, often acts as a black box, making its decision-making process less transparent.Both approaches have their advantages and challenges. Logic-based AI is clear in its reasoning but can be rigid, while learning-based AI is adaptable but can lack interpretability. Modern AI often combines aspects of both for optimal performance and reliability.

En un mundo que busca respuestas profundas y una comprensión más allá de lo evidente, el Budismo emerge como una filosofía de vida que ha iluminado el camino de la humanidad durante más de dos milenios. En estas páginas, te invitamos a un viaje fascinante a través de las enseñanzas y la influencia del Budismo en Occidente.Desde sus raíces en el nordeste de la India hasta su difusión en todo el mundo, el Budismo ha dejado una huella indeleble en la espiritualidad y la mentalidad occidental. Descubre cómo las prácticas de la atención plena y la meditación han transformado la vida de innumerables personas, ayudándolas a encontrar paz interior y claridad mental en medio del caos moderno.Adéntrate en la sabiduría atemporal de las Cuatro Nobles Verdades y el Sendero Octuple, que ofrecen un camino hacia la liberación del sufrimiento y la búsqueda de la iluminación. Explora las diversas ramas del Budismo, desde el Theravada hasta el Mahayana y el Zen, y comprende cómo cada una aporta su propia perspectiva única a la búsqueda espiritual.El Budismo también ha inspirado la tolerancia religiosa y la apertura hacia la diversidad espiritual en Occidente, promoviendo un mayor respeto por las diferentes creencias y filosofías de vida. A medida que desentrañas los misterios del Budismo, te invita a reflexionar sobre la esencia de la existencia humana y a encontrar la luz interior que puede guiar tu propio camino.

The Out of Control Man: An Extensive Investigation"In the records of mankind's set of experiences and folklore, the idea of the Crazy Man has endured as a dazzling and mysterious figure. The out-of-control Man, frequently portrayed as a basic, untamed being inhabiting the edges of society, has tracked down its direction into the social stories of various civic establishments. This complete investigation looks to take apart the diverse ideas of the out-of-control Man, jumping profoundly into its authentic roots, social appearances, mental translations, and contemporary significance. Through eight unmistakable sections, we set out on an excursion to disentangle the intricacies encompassing this fascinating original. GRAB A COPY OF THIS BOOK NOW AND ENJOY A GOOD READ

Spirit animals are related to the spiritual traditions or cultures that believe in a spirit that guides or protects a person and shares or embodies their characteristics. Spirit animals can appear in the form of an animal that has a special appeal or connection to the person. They are also seen as healers, messengers, or teachers that help the person overcome challenges or show new perspectives on their journey of life.

Diccionario de Simbolismo, Esoterismo y Religiones es una obra magistral que te sumergirá en el apasionante mundo del esoterismo, la simbología y las religiones.Este cuidadosamente elaborado diccionario es una puerta de entrada a las profundidades del conocimiento esotérico y hermético, explorando una amplia gama de términos, conceptos y símbolos que han sido fundamentales en diversas tradiciones espirituales y religiosas de todo el mundo. Desde antiguas civilizaciones hasta filosofías modernas, desde rituales secretos hasta enseñanzas públicas, este diccionario es un compendio exhaustivo que abarca temas relacionados con el misticismo, la fe y la búsqueda de lo divino.Dentro de sus páginas, encontrarás un tesoro de conocimiento sobre el esoterismo a lo largo de la historia, incluyendo hitos, símbolos, doctrinas y misterios. Descubrirás las escuelas espiritualistas de los siglos XVII y XVIII y sus conexiones con el saber oculto antiguo, así como las órdenes de misterios y las sociedades secretas con sus orígenes y doctrinas. Explora la brujería antigua, sus ritos, su significado y sus vínculos con la wicca moderna.Además, conocerás a grandes personajes del esoterismo, la cábala, la masonería, la teosofía y la antroposofía, entre otros. Desde Rosseti hasta Madame Blavatsky, desde Rainer María Rilke hasta William B. Yeats, sus contribuciones al conocimiento esotérico y hermético se detallan en estas páginas.Este diccionario es más que una simple referencia; es una guía completa y accesible para aquellos que buscan explorar los significados detrás de los símbolos, los rituales y las creencias que han influido en la cultura humana durante milenios. Tanto si eres un estudiante curioso como un erudito experimentado, estas páginas están llenas de información valiosa y esclarecedora.La simbología, el esoterismo y las religiones son hilos que entrelazan a la humanidad en su búsqueda de lo trascendental, y "Diccionario de Simbolismo, Esoterismo y Religiones" es una brújula para navegar por esos vastos océanos de conocimiento.Este libro es una invitación a explorar, cuestionar y, sobre todo, a reflexionar sobre las diversas formas en que los seres humanos han buscado comprender el mundo y su lugar en él a lo largo de la historia.

Dopo la sosta forzata legata all'emergenza pandemica, sono ripresi i concorsi pubblici con le nuove e più celeri modalità nate dall'esperienza di questi ultimi anni e introdotte, in particolare, dall'articolo 10 L n 76 del 28/05/2021 di conversione del DL n 44 del 01/04/2021. Grazie anche ai cd "Decreto PA" e "Decreto PA bis" è in atto il tanto atteso "ricambio generazionale" della Pubblica Amministrazione che potrà, in breve tempo, disporre di risorse sempre più qualificate.Nell'ottica di questo rinnovato interesse verso le selezioni in atto, STUDIOPIGI ha voluto predisporre, oltre che la manualistica completa per ogni singola tipologia concorsuale, dei brevi compendi con le materie di base richieste più frequentemente nelle sedute concorsuali, come questo, aggiornato alla complessiva riforma Cartabia (D.Lgs. 149 e 150/2022), alle anticipazioni della cd riforma Nordio di prossima attuazione, e ai cd decreti PA e PA bis, che affronta la tematica di base della disciplina del lavoro cd "pubblico" (o pubblico impiego) e quella relativa ai reati che riguardano da vicino la Pubblica Amministrazione, sia in maniera "qualificata" (ossia reati propri di un pubblico dipendente) sia in maniera "generica" (ossia reati sempre in danno della pubblica amministrazione ma che possono esser commessi da "chiunque").Oltre che in versione cartacea, il compendio è disponibile nel formato elettronico per tutti gli e-reader Kindle.Ai candidati tutti, come sempre, l'augurio delle Edizioni STUDIOPIGI, di una proficua collaborazione e di una felice conclusione delle prove concorsuali.

TAROT Coaching for Life Es el resultado de más de treinta años de experiencia y de estudio, no solo del Tarot sino de otras disciplinas que combinadas crean este formato único para aplicar el Tarot como una verdadera herramienta de coaching y de evolución personal.

In a well-known hadith, Muhammed advises Muslims that, "On the Day of Resurrection, you will be called by your names and the names of your fathers; so keep beautiful names." Inspired by the teachings of Islam, names fulfill the cherished ambitions of a true Muslim. In The Dictionary of Muslim Names, Salahuddin Ahmed provides a helpful and substantive guide to common and less-common Muslim names. This lively and informative dictionary lists the original Arabic, Persian, or Turkish spelling, as well as a precise English transliteration. The names' meaning and bearing on Islamic heritage or world history are referenced, along with historical figures who bore the name-an Imaam, a Sultan, a saint-and accompanying illustrations.

Calm Your Mind uses the power of art and ideas to quieten your racing mind and help you achieve a deep inner sense of stillness. This exquisite book, the second from the hugely popular online emotional wellbeing community Ravenous Butterflies, is the perfect companion for those times when you're feeling agitated, overstimulated and troubled by daily stresses and worries. It showcases a beautiful selection of 80 tranquil yet stirring landscapes, portraits and abstracts from artists and illustrators both famous and obscure, including Augustus John, Mabel Lucie Attwell, Emile Claus and Nikolay Nikanorovich, paired with inspiring quotations from authors such as Haruki Murakami, Rabindranath Tagore, Maya Angelou and John Berger. The contents page is artfully divided into 24 calming journeys that suggest routes in which to navigate the book to help you cope with different emotional situations. Feeling burnt out after a hard day at work? Struggling with sleeplessness? Unable to concentrate? There's an inspiring solution for all these issues and more within the pages of this wonderful book.