Sarah Allen

Twelve-year-old Libby Monroe is great at science, being optimistic, and talking to her famous, accomplished friends (okay, maybe that last one is only in her head). She’s not great at playing piano, sitting still, or figuring out how to say the right thing at the right time in real life. Libby was born with Turner Syndrome, and that makes some things hard. But she has lots of people who love her, and that makes her pretty lucky. When her big sister Nonny tells her she’s pregnant, Libby is thrilled—but worried. Nonny and her husband are in a financial black hole, and Libby knows that babies aren’t always born healthy. So she strikes a deal with the universe: She’ll enter a contest with a project about Cecelia Payne, the first person to discover what stars are made of. If she wins the grand prize and gives all that money to Nonny’s family, then the baby will be perfect. Does she have what it takes to care for the sister that has always cared for her? And what will it take for the universe to notice? From debut author Sarah Allen comes this pitch-perfect, heartwarming novel about growing up, finding yourself, and loving people with everything you’re made of.

What Stars Are Made Of

A Junior Library Guild Selection “In Breathing Underwater, Sarah Allen has created characters so alive and compelling that readers will root for them every mile of this moving, heartfelt journey.” —Dan Gemeinhart, author of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise A sparkly, moving middle grade novel from Sarah Allen, and a big-hearted exploration of sisterhood, dreams, and what it means to be there for someone you love. Olivia is on the road trip of her dreams, with her trusty camera and her big sister Ruth by her side. Three years ago, before their family moved from California to Tennessee, Olivia and Ruth buried a time capsule on their favorite beach. Now, they’re taking an RV back across the country to uncover the memories they left behind. But Ruth’s depression has been getting worse, so Olivia has created a plan to help her remember how life used to be: a makeshift scavenger hunt across the country, like pirates hunting for treasure, taking pictures and making memories along the way. All she wants is to take the picture that makes her sister smile. But what if things can never go back to how they used to be? What if they never find the treasure they’re seeking? Through all the questions, loving her sister, not changing her, is all Olivia can do—and maybe it’s enough.

Breathing Underwater

"Contrairement au Grinch qui a un coeur trop petit pour aimer, je suis née avec un coeur trois fois trop gros". Libby est une adolescente presque comme les autres : elle est douée en sciences mais déteste les maths. Elle est douée pour entretenir des conversations avec ses amis illustres (même s'ils sont dans sa tête), mais moins pour se faire des amis. Née avec le syndrome de Turner, Libby est persuadée que son coeur deux fois trop gros lui permet d'aimer les gens deux fois plus fort. Ainsi, quand sa soeur Nonny lui apprend qu'elle est enceinte, la jeune fille se projette déjà en tata idéale, elle qui ne pourra jamais avoir d'enfants naturellement. Pourtant, Libby s'inquiète : et si le bébé naissait avec une maladie, comme elle ? Pour s'assurer que ce ne sera pas le cas, Libby décide de faire un pari avec l'Univers : en échange d'un bébé en bonne santé, elle fera en sorte que l'astronome Cecila Payne, qui a découvert de quoi sont composées les étoiles, obtienne enfin la reconnaissance qu'elle mérite. [Payot.ch].

Un coeur gros comme une étoile

Andrea Bracciali

Ariah Klages-Mundt

Oksana Kulyk

Jurlind Budurushi

Theo Diamandis

Geoffrey Goodell

Shin’ichiro Matsuo

This book constitutes the proceedings of the workshops that have been held in conjunction with the 28th International Conference on Financial Cryptography, FC 2024, which took place in Willemstad, Curaçao, during March 4-8, 2024. The total of 23 papers included in this book stem from the following workshops: 9th Workshop on Advances in Secure Electronic Voting Schemes (Voting 2024), focusing on secure voting protocols, has accepted 5 papers out of 13 submissions; 4th Workshop on Decentralized Finance (DeFI 2024), focusing on decentralized finance and a blockchain powered peer-to-peer financial system, has received 32 submissions and accepted 4 papers for inclusion in this book 8th Workshop on Trusted Smart Contracts (WTSC 2024), dealing with smart contracts and other decentralised applications, accepted 5 papers from 11 submissions; and the 5th Workshop on Coordination of Decentralized Finance (CoDecFin 2024), discussing multi-disciplinary issues regarding technologies and operations of decentralized finance based on permissionless blockchain, has accepted 8 full and 1 short paper from 15 submissions.

Voting, DeFI, WTSC, CoDecFin, Willemstad, Curaçao, March 4–8, 2024, Revised Selected Papers

Financial Cryptography and Data Security. FC 2024 International Workshops

Supporter of the anti-slavery movement Leading light in literary circles of 1700s Faith expressed in defending education and rights for women

The Woman Who Wouldn't Stop Writing

Hannah More

Explore the art of Buddhism and achieve inner peace with this practical beginner's guide. Do you want to learn about the incredible Buddhist philosophy that has existed for thousands of years? Are you looking for practical, all-natural ways to transform your mindset, relieve anxiety, and reduce stress? Do you have a desire to connect with your deeper self, achieve spiritual awakening, and find inner peace? Then it's time to read this book. Buddhism is a powerful and profound philosophy that has shaped countless cultures throughout history. Drawing on simple techniques and mindsets, it offers the cure to stress and anxiety with the use of mindfulness meditation. This practical beginner's guide draws on ancient Buddhist teachings, providing a step-by-step guide for using Buddhism in the modern world. Whether you suffer from anxiety, stress, worry or depression, you'll learn how to harness the wisdom of Zen to calm your mind and promote feelings of peace, wellness, and tranquility. Plus, you'll also uncover a comprehensive overview of Buddhism history and the fundamental ideas at the core of this ancient philosophy. Here's just a little of what you'll discover: Why Buddhism is The Secret to Unlocking Inner Peace and Finding Harmony A Detailed Exploration of Buddhist Teachings and Origins Understanding The Eightfold Path, The Four Noble Truths, Karma and More 5 Steps for Beginning Your Journey with Meditation Practical Methods for Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, Anger and Depression How To Draw on Zen and Mindfulness Meditation to Put Your Mind at Ease Tips For Freeing Your Mind with Meditation and Mantras How You Can Teach Buddhism To Your Kids And So Much More... ﻿ Don't settle for feeling stressed and anxious. Free yourself from the negativity and energy of the modern world by embracing the ancient Buddhist philosophy. Even if you're new to spirituality, this guidebook uses step-by-step formulas and easy-to-follow advice to provide you with the knowledge to break free and find inner peace.

The Step-by-Step Guide to Overcome the Era of Anxiety and Stress Using Mindfulness Meditation and Zen Teachings

Buddhism for Beginners

On the precipice of the Sixth Extinction, we face a frightening fate—ongoing ecological crises that may result in not only the extinction of a million species within decades but another mass extinction event like the one that wiped out the dinosaurs. In Kairotic Inspiration: Imagining the Future in the Sixth Extinction, Sarah Allen suggests that humans face this future, whatever it brings, by attending to the ways in which all beings are caught in the entangled processes of becoming. But change is often painful and requires inspiration. Allen explores a theory that shifts the concept of inspiration away from the unique genius of the individual and instead situates it within conceptual, human and nonhuman animal relations that can disrupt the state of being. To expand the understanding of change beyond the polarized binary that defines difference, the author builds on Nietzsche’s conceptualization of the Dionysian, which explains how the self is unmade through immersive experiences. This unmaking creates room for a different experience of becoming, one which Donna Haraway calls “becoming-with” and “producing-with.” In the end, Allen demonstrates how deepening kairotic connections can transform us as beings, thrusting us further into the processes of becoming and embracing the change that is possible in this living, changing, endangered world.

Imagining the Future in the Sixth Extinction

Kairotic Inspiration

«Un esordio che risplende di ottimismo e conquista i lettori dalla prima pagina.» Booklist «Una protagonista che sogna in grande per una storia dolce e delicata che parla di amore, lealtà e dell’importanza di essere sempre sé stessi.» School Library Journal ««Coraggiosa come una ragazza» è il ritratto di una giovane eroina che non si perde mai d’animo, ma con determinazione cerca di riallineare i pianeti nel suo universo e in quello delle persone a cui vuole bene. Un romanzo straordinario destinato a diventare un classico.» Bookpage «È nata una nuova grande voce nel mondo della letteratura per ragazzi.» Publishers Weekly Ragazze, siate ribelli! Sognate e lottate sempre perché potete scegliere di essere quello che volete. Libby Monroe ha dodici anni ed è una ragazzina fuori dal comune. A renderla speciale non è solo il suo cuore più grande del normale, che ha dalla nascita e ospita tanta generosità, ma anche una passione sfrenata per la scienza. Alle fiabe di fanciulle e principi azzurri preferisce telescopi e mappe stellari. E con le grandi scienziate della storia chiacchiera come se fossero migliori amiche perché le indicano sempre le risposte giuste. Ma quando viene a sapere che la sorella Nonny aspetta un figlio, Libby sente di dover fare qualcosa perché la bambina in arrivo nasca forte e sana. Per questo, decide di fare un patto con l’universo: parteciperà a un concorso organizzato dalla scuola con un progetto su Cecilia Payne, la prima astronoma donna ad aver scoperto la materia di cui sono fatte le stelle. Se vincerà il primo premio, darà tutti i soldi alla sorella e così la bambina starà bene. Forse si tratta di una sfida più grande di lei, ma Libby non ha paura. Ha dalla sua parte Cecilia e le altre scienziate. Tutte quante la aiuteranno a brillare come una stella e faranno in modo che l’universo realizzi il suo desiderio. Coraggiosa come una ragazza, in corso di traduzione in tutta Europa, segna il debutto di Sarah Allen nel mondo della letteratura per ragazzi. La sua penna delicata ed emozionante ci consegna una protagonista indimenticabile con cui è impossibile non identificarsi. Libby assomiglia a tutti noi, ha le nostre stesse fragilità, ma anche la stessa voglia di distinguersi. Con la sua vivacità, ci insegna che non dobbiamo mai arrenderci, perché vale sempre la pena di lottare per ciò in cui crediamo. Perché non esistono strade predefinite e anche le ragazze, proprio come Libby, possono scegliere di essere ciò che vogliono.

Coraggiosa come una ragazza

Vidal Graupera

Lee Lundrigan

Learn the theory behind cross-platform development, and put the theory into practice with code using the invaluable information presented in this book. With in-depth coverage of development and distribution techniques for iPhone, BlackBerry, Windows Mobile, and Android, you’ll learn the native approach to working with each of these platforms. With detailed coverage of emerging frameworks like PhoneGap and Rhomobile, you’ll learn the art of creating applications that will run across all devices. You’ll also be introduced to the code-signing process and the distribution of applications through the major application stores, including Research In Motion (BlackBerry), Apple, and Microsoft.

iPhone, Blackberry, Windows Mobile and Android Development and Distribution

Pro Smartphone Cross-Platform Development

Beyond Argument offers an in-depth examination of how current ways of thinking about the writer-page relation in personal essays can be reconceived according to practices in the “care of the self” — an ethic by which writers such as Seneca, Montaigne, and Nietzsche lived. This approach promises to revitalize the form and address many of the concerns expressed by essay scholars and writers regarding the lack of rigorous exploration we see in our students’ personal essays — and sometimes, even, in our own. In pursuing this approach, Sarah Allen presents a version of subjectivity that enables productive debate in the essay, among essays, and beyond.

Sarah Allen

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